February 18, 2019 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 February 18, 2019 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; 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 be honored for their unique qualities and backgrounds;
- 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.   

 

 

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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:  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? (pause)

Does anyone have a potential conflict of interest on agenda item 5.2? If so, please state the check number that you will be abstaining from voting on.

Rationale:  Andy and Amy Schneider will recognize the following 2019 NSBA 8th Grade All-State Band honors:
Ryan Sodomka (Barr Middle School) - 8th Grade All-State Jazz Band, Trombone
Ben Folkers (Westridge Middle School) - 8th Grade All-State Concert Band, Trombone

Rationale:  Jennifer Worthington will recognize the following students who were awarded the highest ranking (1) in 2018 State Fair competitions:

Starr Elementary
Esther Silva, 5th grade, Construction Science (3-5)
Bennett Korensky, 3rd grade, Art from the Past (3-5)
Group Art (Grades 3-5) - Cairee Matzner and Katelyn Sodomka will be accepting on behalf of Starr Elementary

Gates Elementary
Bailey Vodehnal, 4th grade, Cup Stacking (3-5)

Engleman Elementary
Christian Larson, 5th grade, Essay (3-5)
Owen Williams, 5th grade, Math (3-5)
Justin Niedfeldt, 4th grade, Poetry (3-5)

Shoemaker Elementary
Brydon Stein, 4th grade, Monologue (3-5)
 

Rationale:  Maureen Oman and team will present an update on the impact of Community Schools. 

Rationale:  Kelly Klanecky, Trevor Cornelius, and Sydney Gartner will present on the Knickrehm House System.  This will connect directly to the strategic plan goal of an increased percentage of students with a high level of school connectedness and high commitment to learning.

Rationale:  Tara Peterson from the Early Learning Center will report on the Positive Behavior Tracking System with PBIS for preschool. This model provides GIPS preschool teachers with strategies and tools to meet Objectives 2, 3 and 4 and progress towards Goal 1 of the strategic plan.

Rationale:  Traci Skalberg will give an update on the Memorial Stadium Campaign.

Rationale:  During annual meetings with classified staff, they asked if the district would consider providing classified staff with the option of having their salary annualized (payment spread equally over 12 months). Subsequently, 54% of eligible surveyed staff expressed an interest in participating. This annualized pay plan does meet all state and federal wage payment guidelines. If implemented, the effective date be the 2019-2020 school year.

Rationale:  Dr. Josh McDowell with present a proposed contract with the American Alliance for Innovative Systems (AAIS) for instructional supports. 

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will introduce Donna Neeman, GEAR UP Project Director. 

Rationale:  Dr. Josh McDowell will present a purchase proposal for an ambulance simulator from Simulator Solutions for the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Rationale:  Dr. Josh McDowell will present a purchase proposal for a Van's RV-12 airplane kit for the Academy of Engineering and Technology.

Rationale:  Dr. Josh McDowell will present a purchase proposal for a Redbird flight simulator for the Academy of Engineering and Technology.

Rationale:  Per Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-473 (Reissue 2008) Grand Island Public Schools and Northwest Public Schools have entered into good faith negotiations regarding the City of Grand Island Annexation Ordinance No. 9715.  Accordingly, the attached 'Annexation Agreement' is being presented to the Board for their consideration and review prior to the March 7, 2019 Board of Education meeting when the 'Annexation Agreement' will be presented for approval.

Rationale:  Mr. Harden will review the fiscal year 2018 - 2019 budget snapshot document to the Board of Education.

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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:  Shanna Gannon and Cindy Beaman will ask the board to approve a proposal for the new K-5 math resource, Stepping Stones by ORIGO, as presented at last month's Board of Education meeting. 

Rationale:  Mr. Harden will ask the Board to approve proposed revisions to the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC) Memorandum of Agreement as presented at last month's Board of Education meeting. Every district in the nation needs to have the same MOA.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will ask the board to approve the recommendation to secure Policy Studies Associates (PSA) as the third party evaluator for the GEAR UP PROMISE! grant awarded to Grand Island Public Schools as presented at last month's Board of Education Meeting. The cost of the contract is covered 100% by the grant.

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 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:  The Public Relations and Partnership Development Committee for February was canceled due to inclement weather. 

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.

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

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The Board will convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations, personnel and attorney consultation.

Rationale:  Thursday, March 7, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 PM