March 15, 2021 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 March 15, 2021 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:  Dodge has implemented Restorative Practices as a way to support our students social-emotionally and academically.  We focus on building relationships and teaching specific social-emotional skills.  Restorative Practices replaces traditional consequences by lessening lost academic time due to office referrals and suspensions.  

Rationale:  Build student ownership, confidence, and connectedness as a Walnut Wildcat. This work ties our student body together each morning and the live streaming of activities ties us back to parents who may not have access to student performances due to covid protocols. throughout the year so this provides an avenue for families that otherwise would not have access.  

Katelyn Marten
Cael Wiegert
Aliza Bourne
Lydia Hostler
Hatti
Braedyn Towler
Richard Vandara
Jorja Parmenter
Jonny Arcos Hernandez
Brian Paramo Ortiz

Ray Chavez (Basketball coach)

Rationale:  Update the BOE on Winter MAP and DIBELS results

Rationale:  It is proposed that the district adopt CKLA as a resource that will be used to integrate ELA and Social Studies together, ensuring more equitable opportunities for our K - 5 students. 

Rationale:  MyPerspectives was initially adopted in the 2016 - 2017 school year. This adoption included just a three year purchase of consumable student materials and six year purchase of digital licenses and as of this school year, those consumables will run out. Student consumables are necessary to support teachers with implementation of high quality instructional materials.

Rationale:  From time to time the City of Grand Island annexes land into the City of Grand Island. Per state statute GIPS and Northwest Public Schools are required to negotiate concerning the annexed land. Over time the attached agreement format has been developed and agreed to by both GIPS and Northwest Public Schools for this purpose.

Rationale:  In order to facilitate the smooth Sale and Purchase of Real Estate for the Construction Technology the Board of Education has authorized the Chief Financial Officer this authority. With the retirement of the current CFO the BOE needs to shift this to the Superintendent or a designee.

Rationale:  Presentation from Ameresco concerning current and future capital infrastructure.  

Rationale:  After a series of acquisitions our endpoint management product no longer meets the district’s needs.  Afte researching multiple vendors ZoHo Desktop Central would handle both our windows and mac endpoints as well as any mobile tablet devices.  This product would ultimately save the district money as we are paying more than this amount in maintenance for existing software which does not fully meet our needs.
 

Rationale:  GIPS is in need of a contractor to provide the School District with a cost-effective controlled print management solution including multi-function copiers, printers, service, supplies, accountability, scan to email functionality, scan to production center functionality, online web-based fax services, and low-cost prints per page across the district. 
 

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present revisions to the 2021 2022 Student Handbook

Rationale:  Mrs. Skalberg will give an update on the activities of the GIPS Foundation and will introduce the annual Add it Up Opportunity Staff and Board Campaign.  

Rationale:  Approval, accreditation, and accountability rule development presentation by the NASB.  

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Kendall Bartling, student representative, presented the Student Representative report to the community and Board of Education. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  Approval of lease agreement with Danny Oberg for the property at 644 S. Locust. The Workforce Prep Academy is housed in this property as well as Islander Express. This lease if for 3 years with the option to go one more year at a cost of $3100/month funded out of SPED dollars.

Rationale:  Purchase and install 400 access points and 2 wireless controllers and all associated licensing and labor to install and configure into a working system.
 

Rationale:  The network at GISH utilizes Category 3 and 5 wiring which is not sufficient to sustain today's data transfer needs.  Upgrading will allow us to increase bandwidth and throughput of instructional resources.
 

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:  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 Greater Nebraska Schools Association and Legislative Updates.

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

The Nebraska Department of Education is required to accredit and/or approve all schools in the state, guided by current Rules 10 and 14.  In Fall 2018, the State Board of Education directed the NDE to begin a process for revision and reinterpretation of these rules.  In response, the NDE is creating three separate, but interrelated rules of Approval, Accreditation, and Accountability of public and non-public schools to replace  Rules 10 and 14.  

Purpose: The NDE is partnering with the NASB to gather feedback.  We are planning a coordinated 15-minutes presentation via Zoom during the March Regular Board Meetings with all school districts and ESUs.   Following this presentation each board member and superintendent/ESU Administrator will have the opportunity to provide feedback pertaining to the proposed changes to rules 10 and 14.  

Following the presentation, every board member, superintendent and ESU administrator will receive a link to an online survey.  This process has been designed to ensure that Nebraska's Boards of Education and administrators are engaged in the key changes and afforded the opportunity to provide your valued feedback.  

 

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The Board will convene into executive session for the purpose of discussing XX.

Rationale:  Regular Board of Education Meeting: Thursday April 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM