July 9, 2020 at 5:30 PM - GIPS BOE Public Hearing

Rationale: 

It is 5:30PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting Public Hearing on mandated Annual Policy Review. This is the July 9, 2020 Public Hearing 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.

Dr. Dexter, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

Rationale:  This hearing is held for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to required annual review of policy.

Rationale:  This hearing is held for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 8312 - Excessive Absenteeism.
 

Rationale:  This hearing is held for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 8455 - Bullying and Harassment (Students).
 

Rationale:  This hearing is held for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 8820 - Student Fees.
 

Rationale:  This hearing is held for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 9110 Parental Access to Educational Practices.
 

Rationale: 

• 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.
• At regular business meetings any school district-related matter can be presented to the Board, but only agenda items can be acted upon during a given meeting. At special meetings, comments will be limited to the subject of action items of the meeting's agenda. 
• Speakers will not be permitted to make defamatory comments, or use abusive or vulgar language. Expressions of personal complaints about staff or students are discouraged at public meetings. Concerns about individuals should be brought to the attention of the appropriate administrative authority. Specific building or program concerns should be brought to the attention of the building principal or program supervisor.