June 10, 2021 at 5:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

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It is 5:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the June 10, 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 between Vocational Rehab, CHI, and GIPS

Rationale:  Utilize new instructional resource to build teacher capacity, provide equitable opportunities for students, and to support enhanced student growth and development so students enter kindergarten ready for success.

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

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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 will present the Board of Education with information and a check signifying the total philanthropic dollars spent on district students and staff during the 2020-21 school year from Legacy and grantmaking funds. 

Rationale:  This fellowship will enable two parts of our new strategic plan to be accomplished with Fidelity and with excellence because of the high caliber of Harvard University and the strategic data project of which is very familiar. We will have a close connection to developing accurate academic return on investment (AROI) metrics and also building capacity on our school teams and district teams to use data more effectively to monitor the use of the strategic plan.
 

Rationale:  The strategic plan calls for multiple Full Scale Community Schools in GIPS. The district has been invited to submit a grant proposal in collaboration with Hall County Community Collaborative through NDE to implement the community school model for Early Childhood Education at the O'Connor Learning Center, Howard ECE, Starr ECE, and Lincoln ECE.

Rationale:  GIPS Naming Committee will present the recommended name for the Principal Building. 

Rationale:  The maximum number of enrollment option applications for special education students the district will accept is limited as set-forth in documentation which shows current program capacity, projected enrollment and number of special education option students who may be accepted at certain schools within the district. This is an info/action item.
Resolution 20210610_01

Rationale:  The Extra Standard Committee met on May 12th, Mr. Stelk will present the committee's recommendations for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Rationale:  Provide the GIPS BOE an update on the inaugural year of the JAG program at GISH

Rationale:  TurnItIn is an plagiarism add-on to Canvas that provides feedback to students on their originality, and helps teachers ensure students are turning in original work.  English teachers have jumped on this and have used it with great success.  Social Studies staff plan to use it more in the upcoming year.  GearUp is sponsoring this expense, and requested a four year commitment to get the best possible pricing.  Pricing not to exceed a total of $30,000.00 over the four years.

Rationale:  The current master agreement that Grand Island Public Schools has with Engineer Technologies Incorporated (ETI) will soon lapse.  The new proposed agreement has been reviewed by the district's legal counsel and by the Business Office.  It appears on the agenda as an information item this month for review by the board.  It was discussed in the June 2021 Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting.  The agreement will be placed on the July 2021 Board meeting for consideration and final approval at the July Board Meeting.

Rationale:  The current master agreement that Grand Island Public Schools has with Cannon Moss Brygger & Associates (CMBA) Architects will soon lapse.  The new proposed agreement has been reviewed by the district's legal counsel and by the Business Office.  It appears on the agenda as an information item this month for review by the board.  It was discussed in the June 2021 Facilities and Finance Committee Meeting.  The agreement will be placed on the July 2021 Board meeting for consideration and final approval at the July Board Meeting.

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  Renewal of transportation contract for 5 years with Doc Holiday Express Company from Aug 1, 2021 thru July 31, 2026

Rationale:  The maximum number of enrollment option applications for special education students the district will accept is limited as set-forth in documentation which shows current program capacity, projected enrollment and number of special education option students who may be accepted at certain schools within the district. This is an info/action item.
Resolution 20210610_01

Rationale:  TurnItIn is an plagiarism add-on to Canvas that provides feedback to students on their originality, and helps teachers ensure students are turning in original work.  English teachers have jumped on this and have used it with great success.  Social Studies staff plan to use it more in the upcoming year.  GearUp is sponsoring this expense, and requested a four year commitment to get the best possible pricing.  Pricing not to exceed a total of $30,000.00 over the four years. 

Rationale:  Contract between Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) and Cannon Moss Brygger & Associates (CMBA) for their design services that will provide the architectural 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:  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:  ***PR/PD -- no minutes and no report will be given.***

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:  ***Governance Committee--no meeting and no minutes to report.***

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by The Greater Nebraska Schools Association.  **Legislative Committee--no minutes and no report will be given**

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's Evaluation.

Rationale:  Regular Board of Education Meeting:

Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM CST