July 10, 2014 at 6:35 PM - July 10, 2014 Regular Meeting

Rationale:  It is 6:35 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the July 10, 2014 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. Wagner, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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The Mission  

Every Student, Every Day, a Success
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 experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success; and
- every student will develop responsibility and show respect for others as well as oneself.  
In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds.

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? 

Rationale:  National Quiz Bowl Team Members:  Jared Rosenlund, Brooks Douglass, Brock Dankert, Matt Meyer, Tyler Pikop, Talon Clay.

Regional Quiz Bowl Team Members:  Alex Miller, Luke Jacobs, Austin Smith.

Rationale:  FBLA - Advisor Scott Fox

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Rationale:  SkillsUSA - Advisor Brett Forsman

Rationale:  $20,000/year for 4 years initiated 2012-2013 school year.  The College Access Grant is to support activities ranging from college visits, translators for families, college fairs, scholarship searches, college application support, AP/Dual Credit options, and financial aid presentations. Dr. Henke will present progress to date with grant activities.

Rationale:  Per current state statute every Nebraska school district must hold a hearing on student fees, including a review of the sources and uses of fees from the most recent school year.  Additionally, Districts must officially accept the report and adopt the planned fees for the upcoming school year.  Therefore, the Facilities and Finance committee recommends the Board approve the school year 2013-2014 report on student fees and adopt the school year 2014-2015 student fees policy and administrative procedures as presented.

Rationale:  AdvancED School Accreditation provides a national protocol for schools committed to systemic, systematic, and sustainable continuous improvement. The process invites school personnel to collaborate in reviewing the quality and impact of the organization’s operational systems and their contributions to teaching and learning. The process supports, enhances, and stimulates growth and improvement throughout the school. The application requires Board approval. The fee to be a member includes access to stakeholder surveys (student, parent, community members, certified and classified staff). If approved, the amount of $2675.00 will be paid from the General Fund. 

Rationale:  The Extra Standard Committee has met and recommends changes to the Extra Standard Schedule for the 2014-2015 school year totaling $ 28,064.  A detailed summary of those changes is attached.

Rationale:  The City of Grand Island is requesting a permanent easement and a temporary easement from the Grand Island Public School District in order to construct a 48" interceptor sewer line across a portion of the eastern and northern sides of the Knickrehm grade school property.  The permanent easement is a 40 foot wide easement and the temporary easement is a 20 foot wide easement.  See attached tract drawing for easement locations.  The construction of this line will be completed when the Knickrehm Elementary School is not in session.  The construction will occur between mid-May 2015 and mid-August 2015.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Facility and Finance Committee.  From this committee, there is also a possibility of a presentation and recommendation for action on any item which might have recently arisen requiring a short turn around time frame.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Teaching and Learning Committee.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Personnel Committee.

Rationale:  No Report this Month.

Rationale:  No report this month.

Rationale:  A quarterly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the NASB Board of Directors.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Public Relations Committee.