October 11, 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 October 11, 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.

Rationale:  GISH Fine Arts will perform a song from Mamma Mia!

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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:  Starr Character Council will share leadership opportunities in which they are involved. This will support our vision to provide opportunities for students to make positive contributions and prepare students to thrive!

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present an update on the Academies of Grand Island Senior High. 

Rationale:  Jennifer Worthington will provide an update of plans for year two of the strategic plan and will present proposed modifications to the plan. 

Rationale:  As we get ready to start programming at our first Community School, there is a need for formal agreements. Jennifer Worthington will present proposed agreements between the district and the lead agency, as well as an agreement for service providers. 

Rationale:  Jack Sheard will share the Communication Plan, as well as the data tracking dashboards, with the Board.

Rationale:  The District practice is to review and adopt a budget calendar for the subsequent fiscal year in order to properly communicate, plan, and administer the various duties associated with the budget cycle.  The Facilities and Finance Committee has reviewed the proposed attached fiscal year 2019-2020 budget calendar for review in October and adoption in November.

Rationale:  Mr. Petsch will present the Career Pathways Institute addition/remodel and the Memorial Stadium project final floor plans and color boards as those projects are out for bid and soon to be awarded.

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Luis Rodriguez, student representative, will present a report on GISH activities.

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  The Grand Island Public Schools Nutrition Services department prepares and serves over 1.8 million meals annually for our students. The capital investment for the necessary and appropriate equipment is extensive and ongoing. To that end, GIPS has engaged the professional services of Roger Kruse and Associates to review kitchen equipment needs and prioritize a multiyear capital investment plan for the district. Over the next several years, GIPS will be implementing this plan. In order to do so, the district needs to lease purchase the equipment as they go along.  The necessary documents to authorize phase II of the plan are attached. Within the context of resolution number 181011.1, both a lease purchase agreement and a declaration of trust are approved for the Certificated of Participation financing needed and hence only the resolution needs approved by Board action.

Rationale:  As part of the fundraising activities for the Memorial Stadium project, the Board had previously approved Naming Gift Agreement donations for various areas of the Memorial Stadium project. Tom and Kim Dinsdale have entered into a Naming Gift Agreement under that effort for the concessions areas per the attached documentation. Mrs. Skalberg will present the Naming Gift Agreement and request the Board's acceptance.

Rationale:  Mr. Harden will ask the Board to approve the amended written agreement between Grand Island Public Schools and Central Catholic for the use of Memorial Stadium.  

Rationale:  Mr. Petsch will ask the Board to approve the proposed Williams Street Right of Way Agreement as presented at last month's meeting.  As part of the successful September 9, 2014 bond referendum, a new Stolley Park Elementary building is being constructed on the historical site. As part of the site redevelopment and in conjunction with the City of Grand Island, the realignment of Williams Street and Spring Road at the intersection of Stolley Park Road is also being constructed through an Interlocal Agreement. In order to facilitate the redevelopment plan, a Right of Way agreement needs to be approved between Grand Island Public Schools and the City of Grand Island. 

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will ask the Board to approve the Competency Tracking System (CTS) Proposal with Learning Sciences International (LSI) as presented at last month's Board of Education Meeting.  The Competency Tracking System will allow Grand Island Public Schools to clearly define the competencies of each position/role in the district.  This will allow teachers and staff to identify what professional development he/she needs to move to different positions in the district.  I was also allow Human Resources to identify those in the district who already have competencies to match various positions.

Rationale:  Jennifer Worthington will ask the board to approve the proposed agreements between the district and the lead agency, as well as an agreement for service providers, as presented earlier in the meeting.

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 Leading for Learning (formerly 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 Public Schools Foundation.

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

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.

Rationale:  A monthly update from the Nebraska Association of School Boards.  

Rationale:  Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - Student Hearing, 5:30 PM
Monday, November 5, 2018 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 PM
Monday, November 12, 2018 - Special Board Meeting, 5:30 PM