September 12, 2019 at 5:40 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

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It is 5:33 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the September 12, 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.

Dr. Dexter, 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: 

• Minutes of  Regular BOE Meeting on Aug 8, 2019
• Notice of August 29, 2019 Levy Hearing
• Minutes of August 29, 2019 Levy Hearing
• Notice of GIPS Board of Education Work Session on Sept. 5, 2019
• Minutes of Sept. 5, 2019 Budget Work Session
• Notice of Budget Hearing Sept 12, 2019
• Notice of Regular GIPS Board of Education Meeting Sept 12, 2019

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will administer the Oath of Office to Madison Lane newly appointed student board member. 

 

Rationale:  JumpStart6 middle school program coordinators Josue Covarrubias, Jill Kimbrough, Allison Aldrich, and Rachel Catlett will report on JumpStart 6 summer school activities. JumpStart6 is the 5th to 6th grade transition program that was implemented Summer of 2019.

Rationale:  Donna Neeman will introduce GEAR Up staff and describe the work that has been accomplished and what students will experience through GEAR Up this year.

Rationale:  Board members will hear an update on the TeamMates program

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Members of the Third City Sertoma Club will present a donation to the Board of Education for the GIPS Deaf and Hard of Hearing program.

Those in attendance will be Marty Scarborough and Melody Pebley

Rationale:  A hearing was held on Sept 12, 2019 for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed 2019-2020 budget and to consider amendments relative thereto.  The Chief Financial Officer will review the proposed 2019-2020 budget. The public hearing will be for the General, Depreciation, Employee Benefit, Contingency, Activities, Lunch, Bond, Special Building, Capital Improvement, Cooperative, and Student Fee Funds.
 

Rationale:  A hearing was held on Aug 29, 2019 for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to setting the final tax request at a different amount than the prior year tax request.  The 2019-2020 levy public hearing will be for the General, Bond, Special Building, and Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Funds.
 

Rationale:  Mr. Harden will present information on Financial Policies for investments.

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Ms. Madison Lane, student representative, will present a report on GISH activities.

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  On or before September 20th, all Nebraska school districts are required to hold a public hearing and adopt a budget for the ensuing school year.  A public hearing was held September 12, 2019 seeking public comment on the proposed 2019-2020 school year budget.  The Board must officially adopt the budget as an action item.  Mr. Harden will ask the Board to approve the budget as proposed. 
 

Rationale:  All Nebraska school districts must hold a public hearing and adopt a tax levy resolution setting the ensuing school year levy rate 5 days prior to the budet hearing.   A tax leavy hearing was held August 29, 2019 to obtain public input and comments on the proposed tax levy for the 2019-2020 school year.  The attached tax levy resolution outlines the fiscal year 2019-2020 tax levy necessary to operate the District.

Rationale:  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:  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 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.

Rationale:  Reconvene the Board of Education from Executive Session for the purpose of discussing real estate.

Rationale:  Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - Board Retreat, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 PM

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It is 5:33 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the September 12, 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.

Dr. Dexter, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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

Rationale:  Reconvene the Board of Education from Executive Session for the purpose of discussing real estate.

Rationale:  Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - Board Retreat, 3:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting, 5:30 PM