July 11, 2019 at 5:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

Rationale: 

It is 5:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the July 11, 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.

Mrs. Worthington, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

Rationale: 

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.   

 

 

Rationale: 

• 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:  Recognition and thanks to Roger Harms for his dedicated service to Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education. 

Rationale:  Dr. Toni Palmer, Shanna Gannon and representatives from Walnut Middle School, Jefferson Elementary and Starr Elementary will present on the impact of year 2 of the Demonstration Schools for Rigor project and the proposal for year 3 work. 

Rationale:  Brittney Bills will present the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Training proposal for next year. 

Rationale:  Results of the 2018-2019 perception survey will be shared with board members. 

Rationale:  On May 28,2019 the Grand Island City Council passed three Ordinances, No's 9728, 9729 and 9730 which annexes land into the City of Grand Island. The Ordinances are appended with the legal description and the map of the locations.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-473 states that when territory which lies within a Class III school district is annexed by the city, the affected school board of the city shall
meet within thirty days after the effective date of the annexation ordinance and negotiate in good faith as to which school district shall serve the annexed territory and the effective date of any transfer. During the process of negotiation, the affected boards shall consider the following criteria:

a. The educational needs of the students in the affected school districts;

b. The economic impact upon the affected school districts;

c. Any common interests between the annexed or platted area and the affected school districts and the community which has zoning jurisdiction over the area;

and

d. Community educational planning.

Rationale:  Mr. Petsch will review with the Board the need for a Utility Easement for the City of Grand Island at Westridge Middle School per the description below;

A Utility Easement for Hall County School District 2's property located through a part of Lot One (1), Block Two (2), Neumann Second Subdivision, in the City
of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska (4075 West 131h Street). The Utilities Department plans to convert the overhead electric feeder lines to underground along 131h Street from Redwood Road to North Road. A six-inch conduit with 500 mcm cable and a four-inch future conduit will be installed along the north line of the property to accommodate the conversion project. The proposed easement will allow the Utilities Department to install, access, operate and maintain the electrical infrastructure at this location.

Rationale:  Mr. Grieger will present to the Board an opportunity to save the Grand Island Public Schools patrons roughly $2.5 million dollars by a partial advance refunding of Series 2012 and Series 2014 General Obligation Bonds.

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  Brittney Bills will ask the board to approve the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Training proposal for next year as presented earlier in the meeting.

Rationale:  Mr. Grieger will ask the Board to approve an opportunity to save the Grand Island Public Schools patrons roughly $2.5 million dollars by a partial advance refunding of Series 2012 and Series 2014 General Obligation Bonds.

Rationale:  Mr. Stelk will ask the board to approve the Extra Standard Recommendations as presented at last month's Board of Education Meeting. Total projected cost for 2019-2020 is $64,503. 

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:  The Policy 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 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.  

Rationale: 

The Board will convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing administrative compensation for FY19-20, superintendent contract/compensation for FY19-20 and real estate. 

Rationale:  Thursday, August 8, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 PM

Rationale: 

It is 5:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the July 11, 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.

Mrs. Worthington, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

Rationale: 

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.   

 

 

Rationale: 

• 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: 

Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

Rationale: 

Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

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:  The Policy 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 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.  

Rationale: 

The Board will convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing administrative compensation for FY19-20, superintendent contract/compensation for FY19-20 and real estate. 

Rationale:  Thursday, August 8, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 PM