May 9, 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 May 9, 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?

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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 dollar amount and check number that you will be abstaining from voting on.

Rationale:  Students who have been accepted into the PathBack Program will be introduced.

Rationale:  Integration Specialists will introduce NETA Winners...

Gates: Deanna Hirschman, Integration Specialist
Mya Myers - 4th grade

Dodge: Valerie Chmelka, Integration Specialist
Katie Poe - 5th grade
5th graders - Christian Lemberg, Max Mendez, Aksam Dodban, Ali Kirschbaum, Kane Alvarez

Engleman: Kim McCain, Integration Specialist
Cameron Law - 2nd grade

Starr: Beth McCracken, Integration Specialist
Emelia Stull - 5th grade

Howard: Janel Keyes, Integration Specialist
Denilson Rapalo Bonilla - 2nd grade

Rationale:  Diane Meyer will present the following 1st place recognitions:

Alex Buchanan - Nebraska Regional Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest

Evelyn Galicia Bedolla - Nebraska Chapter of American Water Works Poster Contest AND Nebraska Wildlife Federation Poster Contest

Angela Hernandez - Nebraska Wildlife Federation Poster Contest (President's Choice)

Leo Lopez - Nebraska 811 State Poster Contest

Rationale:  Jerome Dubas will present the following Arts Honors:

Scholastic Art Awards of Nebraska -
State Gold Key Awards: Erin Brockmeier, Abigail Cabrales, Stephanie Calvillo Tapia, Emma Hildebrand, Abdul Juma, Maggie Lucero, Enrique Martinez, Chris Ramirez, Gretter Rodriquez Mejias, Leslie Shaner, Yazmin Vera

National Scholastic Art Awards -
Gold Key Award: Enrique Martinez
Silver Key Award: Maggie Lucero

UNL Nebraska Young Artist Awards -
Adriana Catalan, Chris Ramirez

Enrique Martinez and Robert Schoenstein have works selected by the Nebraska Arts Council to be displayed in the Governors' mansion next year.

Mr. Dubas will also provide an update on the success of the UNDRground Contemporary Arts venue. 
 

Rationale:  Dan Phillips, Scott Fox and Brett Forsman will recognize the following state champions:

FBLA - Advisor Scott Fox
Help Desk - Isaac Fausett
Network Concepts - Redmond Reed

SkiillsUSA - Advisor Brett Forsman
Automated Manufacturing Technology - Riley Friedricksen, Emmanuel Veliz Suarez, Sean Willard
Internetworking - Axel Camacho
Architectural Design - Tori Kleint

Rationale:  Virgil Harden, Chief Financial Officer, will be recognized for being named the Outstanding Business Official of the Year 2019 by the Nebraska Association of School Business Officials (NASBO). He was recognized during the annual NASBO conference luncheon on April 11th in Lincoln.

Rationale:  Julie Schnitzler, Megan Ahrens and Howard Elementary staff will share how professional learning has impacted instruction and student learning. 

Rationale:  Lt. Col. Don McQuown will provide an update on the JROTC program at Grand Island Senior High.

Rationale:  In an effort to standardize sports uniforms across all secondary school buildings in the district, Mrs. Wells negotiated an updated contract with Under Armour for the 2019-2020 through 2022-2023 school years. Highlights of the contract changes are a four-year term and additional uniform credits back for the three middle schools in addition to the senior high school.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will propose the purchase of healthcare and emergency services simulators for the Academy of Medical Sciences. 

Rationale:  Dr. Robin Dexter will present recommended revisions for the 2019-2020 handbook. A committee of administrators worked through additions and revisions needed. 

Rationale:  Nebraska statute requires the Board of Education to adopt by resolution specific standards for acceptance and rejection of enrollment option applications. Due to limited space for GIPS special education programs and the number of students with disabilities GIPS currently serves, Dr. Dexter will present a resolution to limit the number of students accepted by option into GIPS special education programs.

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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:  Dr. McDowell will ask the board to approve a proposal for an equipment purchase for the Lifestyles Fitness class at Grand Island Senior High as presented as last month's meeting. This includes cardio and weight equipment. The course will provide an additional elective option for GISH students and will take place in the upper level deck of the East Gym. The equipment will also be available to staff before and after school.  

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will ask the board to approve the purchase of a 3D printer, as proposed at last month's meeting, which will serve the Engineering Pathway and Architecture & Design Pathway. The printer is an upgrade from the current 3D printer and will allow students to print out their prototypes to ensure accuracy of their computer-generated models. The grand total of the purchase is $46,000. 

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will ask the board to approve the purchase of healthcare and emergency services simulators for the Academy of Medical Sciences as presented earlier in the meeting. 

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will ask the board to approve 3 early childhood contracts with Head Start as presented at last month's meeting. GIPS currently contracts with Head Start to provide early childhood programs through three grants. Grant providers are requesting that GIPS and Head Start share a Letter of Agreement in order to receive grant funding. Grants are: Six Pence Home Visitors, Six Pence Center Care Providers, and NDE ECH Expansion Grant. Letters of Agreement for more than $30,000 or more than 18 months require Board approval. 

Rationale:  Nebraska statute requires the Board of Education to adopt by resolution specific standards for acceptance and rejection of enrollment option applications. Due to limited space for GIPS special education programs and the number of students with disabilities GIPS currently serves, Dr. Dexter will recommend the Board adopt a resolution to limit the number of students accepted by option into GIPS special education programs.

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:  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 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 superintendent evaluation and consultation with attorney on personnel.

Rationale:  Thursday, June 13, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 PM