July 12, 2018 at 5:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

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It is 5:____PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the "Date", 2018 meeting.  Notice of this meeting has been advertised in the Grand Island Independent, which is the District's designated method of giving notice of these meetings.

We want those in attendance to know that copies of the Open Meetings Act are available at the entrance to the Board Room.  If anyone in attendance is interested in addressing our Board, you are welcome to do so.  We simply request that you complete the appropriate form and turn it in to us now so that you may be recognized during the Public Forum part of our meeting.  These forms are also located by the entry doors of this room.

Ms. Celmer, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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The Mission  

Every Student, Every Day, a Success!  In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds. 

Student Commitments  

Within the Grand Island Public Schools, 
- Every student will be taught to read, write, and communicate effectively; solve problems; think critically; persist through adversity; acquire and apply knowledge; and demonstrate mastery through performance to the best of the student's abilities.
- Every student will be considered as an individual and be provided with the supports needed to realize his or her own talents and goals.
- Every student will be treated with fairness and dignity.
- Every student will experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success.  
- Every student will develop responsibility and show respect for others as well as oneself.   

 

Rationale:  The first item on the agenda tonight is the Consent Agenda.  The Consent Agenda to be approved is as follows:

(items read.)

This is the Consent Agenda as published.  Would anyone like to remove any items or add any items to the Consent Agenda, or does anyone have a potential conflict of interest? 

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• Each individual addressing the board will be allowed 5 minutes. The Board of Education has the prerogative to limit speaking to 3 minutes when there are three or more patrons to allow speakers an opportunity to address the Board in a timely manner.
• We will not engage in dialogue with patrons presenting to the Board
• The Board president and superintendent will identify staff to follow-up on information requested from patrons
• The Board president may share a statement on behalf of the Board when addressing a major issue in the district

Rationale:  Dan Petsch will present the proposed EPA Parkview Well Superfund Site Access Agreement Amendment #2. This amendment extends the original and amendment #1 agreements by three years. This agreement is between GIPS and the U.S. EPA for a EX50 RDX plume extraction well. RDX dissipates harmlessly into the atmosphere when exposed. The EPA bears all cost for construct, operate, and returning the property to it's original condition.

Rationale:  As part of the GIPS strategic plan, research-based best practices are needed to focus our limited resources, time, and attention on those activities that are proven to provide the greatest rate of return on our investment. One of the many strategic initiative includes developing a Mater Facility Planning process and methodology. As part of the investigation into the best way to approach developing a Mater Facility Plan, EAB (Education Advisory Board) - District Leadership Forum can to the attention of GIPS administrators. After vetting references and both a cabinet and F&F review of EAB-DLF, the recommendation to enter into the attached three year agreement was reached. Mr. Harden will review an executive summary of the EAB - DLF partnership.

Rationale:  Jennifer Worthington will present on Community Schools.

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  Traci Skalberg will ask the Board to approve the amended proposal for the Memorial Stadium Project Naming Rights.  

Rationale:  Dr. Josh McDowell will ask the board to approve a proposal for GIPS to contract with Learning Sciences International (LSI) to provide intensive support for Wasmer Elementary and West Lawn Elementary during the 2018-2019 school year.  The support includes 3 professional learning days for staff, 3 Coaching for Implementation days, and 8 Principal Coaching Days.  Total cost for both schools for two years is $97,000.

Rationale:  Cory Gearhart will ask the board to approve a proposal for Edupoint Synergy Student Information System.  In a continued effort to keep data at the forefront of decisions for teachers, parents, and administrators, GIPS has been seeking multiple technology systems.  These systems include a learning management system, assessment system, response to intervention system, and streamlined curriculum and lesson planning system.  Edupoint Synergy is a Student Information System (SIS) which is designed with student focus and teacher ease of use.  Presenting data in meaningful ways helps drive decisions throughout the organization.  Implementation would be July 2019.  

Rationale:  Jack Sheard will ask the board to approve the proposed changes to the 2018-2019 handbook.  

Rationale:  Jennifer Worthington will ask the Board to approve the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation Contract.  Nebraska Children and Families Foundation is granting $50,000 to Grand Island Public Schools to provide professional development on Makerspace and to provide basic Makerspace supplies for each elementary and middle school who chose to participate. 

Rationale:  Jennifer Worthington will ask the board to approve proposed changes to the Board Operating Principles as identified at the Board Retreat in April 2018.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Facility and Finance Committee. 

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Personnel Committee.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the Grand Island Public Schools Foundation.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by The Greater Nebraska Schools Association and Legislative Updates.

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The Board will convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing real estate and personnel negotiations for the GICSA, classified and central office administrator groups.

Rationale:  Thursday, August 9, 2018 - Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.