March 14, 2013 at 6:30 PM - March 14, 2013 Regular Meeting

Rationale:  It is 6:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the March 14, 2013 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.

Mrs. Wagner, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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The Mission  

Every Student, Every Day, a Success
Within the Grand Island Public Schools,
- every student will be taught to read, write, and communicate effectively; solve problems; acquire and apply knowledge; and demonstrate mastery through performance to the best of the student's abilities;  
- every student will be treated with fairness and dignity;
- every student will experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success; and
- every student will develop responsibility and show respect for others as well as oneself.  
In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds.

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? 

Rationale:  Mrs. Skalberg, Executive Director of the Grand Island Education Foundation will present the annual update to the Board of Education and formally ask for their support of the 2013 Staff Campaign.

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Doris Burgland, Brian Grupe, Gretchen Kinne, and Kathleen Broers will present an update on curriculum and program development for the Business, Marketing, and Finance Program, to include Hospitality and Tourism, operating at GISH.

Rationale:  In order to implement the terms and conditions of the fiscal year 2013 - 2014 negotiated agreement Grand Island Public Schools needs to enter into an agreement with a 'Third Party Administrator' to administer a trust agreement for the purposes of establishing a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for employees eligible to receive an annual employer provided contribution into an individual account.  These accounts can only be used for meeting health insurance deductibles while employed and for 'all' health related cost after employment ceases.  The agreement is with National Insurance Services who Grand Island Public Schools has an established long-term business relationship.

Rationale:  Administration will present to the Board their recommendation for new staffing needs for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.

Rationale:  Mrs. Harder will recommend adoption of the GIPS Continuous School Calendar (CSC) for 2013- 2014.  Discussion will note days different from the Traditional Calendar.

Rationale:  Mrs. Palmer will present approval of district contracts participating in CNSSP.  This contract was reviewed, revised, and approved by the CNSSP Advisory Board and then by individual school boards.

Rationale:  Since the 2010-2011 school year Grand Island Public Schools has contracted for alternative education services with Ombudsman Educational Services, Ltd.  This provides 60 of our high risk for dropping out and adjudicated youth with an off-site half-day educational opportunity.  The contract being presented is for the next three year period from FY13-14 through FY15-16 for 70 half-day slots at a 1.5% increase cost each of the three years.  There is no anticipated changes in the program and the contract has undergone a legal review.

Rationale:  The district continues to plan for additional parking and traffic control issues for Grand Island Senior High School (GISH).  One of this years projects is expanding the parking lot on the east side of GISH.  In order to properly engage the design professionals and possibly bid the project out we need to seek a right of way agreement with the City of Grand Island.  To this end Mr. Petsch will review the project scope and sequence, our permit, and answer any questions as they arise.

Rationale:  Earlier in the meeting Administration presented  their recommendation for new staffing needs for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.  The Board is being asked at this time to approve going forward with the plan as presented.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Facility and Finance Committee.  From this committee, there is also a possibility of a presentation and recommendation for action on any item which might have recently arisen requiring a short turn around time frame.

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

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

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

Rationale:  A quarterly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the NASB Board of Directors.

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