May 13, 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 May 13, 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.   

 

 

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:  MOU with Districts enrolling students part time in the Academies of GISH

Rationale:  Strengthen home and school community.  Empower our students and parents to collaborate and work together with our Lincoln family.  Build trust and connectedness between students, Lincoln staff and parents.  

Rationale:  When people hear about our virtual school they may worry that this experience could be impersonal, isolating, and hard to build relationships.  This opportunity has proven those thoughts to be misconceptions.  The relationships the VES staff has built with their students and families are like none other.  The video shared will highlight those relationships.

Rationale:  Virtual recognition of 5 art students whom have received national art awards and 16 students whom have received Gold State awards.  

Rationale:  Recognition of Brody Arrants and Blake Cushing for winning gold medal in wrestling.

Rationale:  Chris Vrooman will be recognized for two awards:
2020 Positive Image of Nursing Awards - Nebraska Nurses Association

Grand Island Independent recognition as Outstanding Health Care Worker

 

Rationale:  Brian Whitecalf is recognized for the Grand Island Elks Lodge #604 Citizenship Award for his GI Little Free Food Pantry Project

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Officer Jason Urbanski, Barr Resource Officer, received the 2020 For the Love of Children Award form the Association for Child Abuse Prevention

Rationale:  History of Knickrehm art contest winners and their retiring veteran teacher Diane Meyer

Rationale:  Introduction of the two recipients of the PathBack Program.  

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Ken Bartling gave the Student Representative Report to the Board and the community.  

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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 GIPS Foundation would like to make a presentation updating the Board of Education on the 2021 scholarship program and present the total amount awarded.

Rationale:  Mrs. Skalberg will give the BOE an update on the fundraising for the Memorial Stadium Project. The Veterans Memorial Wall, the installation of the donor wall and the plans for a community celebration event. 

Rationale:  Because of the pandemic we made a quicker start at offering virtual learning opportunities to secondary level students. This began at GISH, pre-pandemic and now registration is open for grades 6-12 for the next school year. Presentation covers the why, the how, and the data around our applicants.

Rationale:  This letter serves as a non-binding letter of intent (the "Letter of Intent") to outline the intended terms and conditions under which CHI Nebraska, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, dba CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center, is willing to enter into lease negotiations for the Premises described below with Tenant, Grand Island Public Schools. This will be an Information and Action Item.
 

Rationale:  Renewal of transportation contract for 5 years with Holiday Express Company

Rationale:  Second Step is a holistic approach to building supportive communities for every child through social-emotional learning in grade PK-8. Decades of research show the positive effects of universal, classroom-based SEL programs for children. There is also broad recognition that benefits are even greater when children experience SEL throughout their day, across home, school, and out-of-school time environments, and throughout developmental stages. When implemented holistically, with a coordinated, community-wide approach, SEL can build stronger communities and support inclusive, equitable learning.
Three year contract for $73,883,70 for site licenses k-8 with funds paid out of ESSERS II. This is presented as an Info/Action Item due to the need to continue access to online resources.

Rationale:  Hiring interventionists will provide students that are below, well-below benchmark targeted intervention support in addition to core instruction in our Title I buildings.This targeted support will be personalized and delivered by a highly trained and effective teacher of reading.

Rationale:  Due to the continued concerns with the Coronavirus and medical needs of some students and their families, as well as identified achievement gains for some virtual students who wish to remain in a virtual setting, Virtual school creates opportunities to expand education options for parent/students in a structured academically rigorous virtual learning environment with appropriate support and school connection for our students.   

Rationale:  Contract between GIPS and CMBA for their design services that will provide the architectrual drawings for the Medical Pathways project at CHI.  This contract will establish the percentage that CMBA will charge GIPS for their services to design the project.  

Rationale:  Contract between GIPS and ETI for their design services that will provide the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for the Medical Pathways project at CHI.  This contract will establish the percentage that ETI will charge GIPS for their services to design the project.  

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  GIPS would like to work with Policy Studies Associates to bring together our current strategic plan, equity work, and staffing study as well as the strategic use of ESSR funds to recover from COVID-19.

Rationale:  Second Step is a holistic approach to building supportive communities for every child through social-emotional learning in grade PK-8. Decades of research show the positive effects of universal, classroom-based SEL programs for children. There is also broad recognition that benefits are even greater when children experience SEL throughout their day, across home, school, and out-of-school time environments, and throughout developmental stages. When implemented holistically, with a coordinated, community-wide approach, SEL can build stronger communities and support inclusive, equitable learning.
Three year contract for $73,883,70 for site licenses k-8 with funds paid out of ESSERS II.

Rationale:  This letter serves as a non-binding letter of intent (the "Letter of Intent") to outline the intended terms and conditions under which CHI Nebraska, a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, dba CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center, is willing to enter into lease negotiations for the Premises described below with Tenant, Grand Island Public Schools. This will be an Information and Action Item.
 

Rationale:  Hiring interventionists will provide students that are below, well-below benchmark targeted intervention support in addition to core instruction in our Title I buildings.This targeted support will be personalized and delivered by a highly trained and effective teacher of reading.

Rationale:  Due to the continued concerns with the Coronavirus and medical needs of some students and their families, as well as identified achievement gains for some virtual students who wish to remain in a virtual setting, Virtual school creates opportunities to expand education options for parent/students in a structured academically rigorous virtual learning environment with appropriate support and school connection for our students. 

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 in the Governance Committee.

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 the Superintendent Evaluation. 

Rationale:  Notification of upcoming board of education meetings. 

Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 5:30 PM