July 8, 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 July 8, 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:  Contract for Orientation and Mobility Services with ESU 10 for the 2021-2022 school year

Rationale:  The corporate resolution for the activity account with Five Points Bank needs to be revised, due to Mr. Virgil Harden, Grand Island Public Schools Chief Financial Officer, retiring.  The new "Corporate Resoluation" will allow Ken Schroeder, Dr. Grover, Mrs. Bonnie Hinkle, & Dr. Dexter to transact on the account.  

Rationale:  Dan Phillips is the Director of Innovation for Career and College Readiness for Grand Island Public Schools, responsible for the Academies of Grand Island Senior High, all career and technical education programs, and dual education partnerships within the district.  He is responsible for all curriculum implementation as well as managing partnerships for all CTE programs.  

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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 board will be presented with On Track to Thrive 2025, the district's new strategic plan.  

Rationale:  GIPS needs to attract and retain an adequate pool of subsitute teachers to cover teacher vacancies so that student learning progresses.  

Rationale:  Provide additional individualized support to address unfinished learning exacerbated by the pandemic.

Rationale:  Purchading Dreambox will provide students in Title I buildings additional intervention to address unfinished learning exacerbated by the pandemic. It is aligned to the NE math standards and our high quality instructional resource.

Rationale:  Grand Island Public Schools will be entering into a lease with the Central Nebraska Education Agency for the purpose of leasing the property located at 2208 South Webb Road, Unit #2 (Legal Description of the Property: Northwest Commons Business Condo Association Unit 2) for use as an early childhood education facility.
The attached resolution and corresponding lease agreement have been reviewed by the district's legal counsel.  Approval of the resolution and the lease attached to this agenda item will allow Grand Island Public Schools the ability to enter into the lease agreement.

Rationale:  A guiding document for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. 

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

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

Rationale:  Grand Island Public Schools will be entering into a lease with the Central Nebraska Education Agency for the purpose of leasing the property located at 2208 South Webb Road, Unit #2 (Legal Description of the Property: Northwest Commons Business Condo Association Unit 2) for use as an early childhood education facility.
The attached resolution and corresponding lease agreement have been reviewed by the district's legal counsel.  Approval of the resolution and the lease attached to this agenda item will allow Grand Island Public Schools the ability to enter into the lease agreement.

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

Rationale:  Purchading Dreambox will provide students in Title I buildings additional intervention to address unfinished learning exacerbated by the pandemic. It is aligned to the NE math standards and our high quality instructional resource.

Rationale:  The GIPS Board of Education reviews the superintendent's contract and total compensation for the superintendent on an annual basis.
 

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 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.

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.---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 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 real estate.

Rationale:  Regular Board of Education Meeting: Thursday August 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM