December 10, 2020 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 December 10, 2020 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.

Mrs. Simmons, 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.
• 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. 

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:  Recognition and farewell to four board of education members.  

Mrs. Kelly Enck, 4 years of service. 
Mrs. Julie Gortemaker, 18 months of service. 
Mr. Timothy Mayfield, 4 months of service.  PR/PD Member for several years prior to becoming a board member.  

Rationale:  To show the Board of Education the impact that this experience has had on students.  It also highlights the importance of our collaboration with community partners.  

Rationale:  To build community through a schoolwide focus.  

Rationale:  Increase praise to reinforce positive behaviors which will decrease office referrals and increase learning time for all students.  

Rationale:  The  Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expires 12/31/20. Mr. Stelk will discuss with the board how the expiration of the FFCRA impacts the on-going operations of the district.
 

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Kendall Bartling will present the student representative report to the board of education.  

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  Formal request that the GIEA be recognized as the bargaining agent for the teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Rationale:  Annually, all Nebraska school districts are required to have an independent audit and file an annual financial report (AFR). For the Fiscal Year ending August 31, 2020 both the audit report and (AFR) will be presented for the BOE review.  

Both items were reviewed by the facilities and finance committee and were submitted to the proper local, state, and federal agencies in timely manner. The AFR matches the audit report so only the audit report will be presented as an action item next month for the BOE to accept and place on file.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present the 2021 2022 GIPS District Calendar for BOE review and approval. 

Rationale:  GIPS and the Equity Task Force would like to work with Steve Gering of FourPoint Education Partners to put the equity framework and resolutions into action
 

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:  Mrs. Hinkle will give a governance committee report to the board of education. 

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 XX.

Rationale:  For the purchase and sale agreement with Principal Life Insurance Company for the purchase of Lot 1, Continental Gardens Second Subdivision, Grand Island, Nebraska, and that the Lease Purchase Agreement and the Reciprocal Driveway Easement Agreement for the same real property be approved depending upon the closing contingencies being waived or satisfied and further that the Board President or the school district’s Chief Financial Officer are authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver such instruments as may reasonably be required for carrying out the intention of the aforesaid documents.

Rationale:  Board of Education Workshop, December 18, 2020 at 12:00PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting, January 14, 2020 at 5:30PM