June 13, 2019 at 5:40 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 June 13, 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:  Dr. Amy Mancini will recognize the following students for receiving State Recognition in the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP):

Barr Middle School - Bode Albers, Sara Lopez, Avery Rogers

Walnut Middle School - Elli Ward

Westridge Middle School - Sophia Chen, Hannah Meyer, Reese Ruehling, Kielea Shafer, Benjamin Thurston, Emma Villa-Lopez, Jordan Williams

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will recognize Career Pathways Institute (CPI) for receiving the 2019 Nebraska Career Education Outstanding Rule 47 Career Academy Award from the Nebraska Department of Education. The award is designed to recognize the outstanding achievement of career education programs in middle schools, high schools and post secondary institutions. And individual instructional program with a school/college or a school/college as a whole are eligible for this award. The award was presented during a ceremony on June 4 in Kearney.

Rationale:  Mr. Balcom, members of the Newell TrueSchool Team, Mrs. Thaden and members of the Engleman TrueSchool Team will share the outcomes of their participation in the grant throughout the 2018-2019 school year. 

Rationale:  Board members will hear an update on the Statewide Family Engagement Center at Lincoln Elementary School. This project is part of the National Centers for Family Learning grant. 

Rationale:  Donna Neeman, GEAR UP Project Director, will present an overview of the GEAR UP staff, goals, objectives, and actions/activities planned. 

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will present the Extra Standard Recommendations.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present a report from the Dodge Skills Review Committee work and the next steps for the Grand Island Public Schools Elementary Skills Program.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present a proposed contract for one-on-one student nursing support with Maxim Healthcare Services. This replaces the contract with Craig Home Care. Approximate cost is $35,000/year to be funded out of Special Ed funds. 

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

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. Mr. Harden will ask the board to approve the contract as presented at last month's Board of Education meeting.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will ask the board to approve a contract for one-on-one student nursing support with Maxim Healthcare Services as presented earlier in the meeting. This replaces the contract with Craig Home Care. Approximate cost is $35,000/year to be funded out of Special Ed funds. 

Rationale:  Dr. Robin Dexter will ask the board to approve the recommended revisions for the 2019-2020 handbook as presented at last month's Board of Education meeting. 

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier in the evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Polices: 8231 HOMELESS STUDENTS; 8312 EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM; 8455 BULLYING AND HARASSMENT; 8555 SUICIDE AWARENESS; 8820 STUDENT FEES; 8820.1 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT FEES; and 9110 PARENTAL ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES.  Dr. Robin Dexter will ask the Board to approve these policies.  

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 has not met since the last Board Meeting. There is no report. 

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 real estate, superintendent evaluation/contract and personnel compensation for the 2019-2020 school year, because it is in the best interest of the public to discuss these matters in closed session.

Rationale:  Thursday, July 11, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 PM