May 9, 2024 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 9, 2024 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 so that you may be recognized during the Requests to Address the Board part of our meeting.  If you have not already completed the form, please see the staff person outside the entrance to this room.  Public comment is welcome. We do ask that no signs be brought into the boardroom.

Mrs. Dibbert, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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 3.3? If so, please state the check number that you will be abstaining from voting on.

Rationale:  Standing Committees
 A monthly agenda presented to the board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the standing committees.  
 

• Finance and Facilities Committee
• Leading for Learning Committee
• Personnel Committee
• Policy Committee - None
• Public Relations and Partnership Development Committee
• Governance Committee
• GNSA/Legislative Committee - None

Rationale:  Approve continuation of CHI GISH Student Wellness Center.

Rationale:  Approval of the Islander Express Lease.

Rationale:  Approval of the Project Search MOU.

Rationale:  Approval of the YWCA MOU.

Rationale:  Students to be recognized:
Student Name(s): Sadie Moritz - 4th grade/Gates
Contest Division: Still Images/Screenshots
Grade Level Division: Pk-5

Student Name(s): Karla Rodriquez - Dodge
Contest Division: Video
Grade Level Division: PK-5

Rationale:  Mrs. Cindy Wells recognized Anyia Roberts as the first 2024 Girls State Wrestling Champion.

Rationale:  National Powerlifting Qualifiers

Lifters:
Hunter Christenson - 4th overall - 2 world records set
Giselle Lara - 7th overall
Jessie Gutierrez Larios - 17th Overall
Rayle Ostermeier - 22nd Overall
Matthew Hernandez - Top 60
Angel Pena Francisco - Top 60

Coaches:
Pat Doyle
Mallory Olmstead
 

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• Each person 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 allocate up to 30 minutes for addressing the board at each regular board meeting.
• Please face the Board,  not the audience when you speak
• We want to hear what is being said so we ask the audience to refrain from making comments or sounds that make it hard to hear the speaker. 
• No signs are allowed in the boardroom.
• We will not engage in dialogue with patrons presenting to the Board, the purpose of the requests to address the board is to listen to patrons.
• The Board president and superintendent will identify staff to follow-up on information requested from patrons when necessary.
• 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:  Mrs. Kari Hooker-Leep presented a summation of Staff Giving, grants, and scholarships.

Rationale:  Currently, GIPS Nutrition Services Fund Balance is higher than the recommended maximum. Therefore, GIPS is spending down roughly $800K of our $3M cash balance in this fund. One of the spend down items is to pay off all debt related to this fund. The amount being paid off is roughly $285,000 of the $800K excess cash balance.

Rationale:  Using NWEA MAP Growth is part of our comprehensive and balanced assessment plan. Rule 10 005.02A also requires districts to implement a system for tracking student achievement and must be approved by the state assessment tool.  NWEA is currently an approved tool.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter and Mrs. Ritter will present the need for a dedicated Science Resource for GISH science teachers.

Rationale:  In order to close the gaps and elevate learning for all students, building a culture of professional growth that provides our staff with tools, resources and opportunity to learn is critical. This training aligns with our continuous improvement efforts to achieve Every Student, Every Day, a Success.

Rationale:  As a follow-up to our FY 24-25 $5M budget reduction process administration will update the Board on the current environment and status of the reductions and projected actual results.

Rationale:  Dr. Kolar will present a proposal to offer competitive wages to recruit and retain highly qualified classified staff.

Rationale:  A team of GIPS administrators annually review the Student/Parent Handbook for needed changes due to changes in policy and/or procedures. 

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter and Mrs. Ritter will present the need for a dedicated Science Resource for GISH science teachers.

Rationale:  In order to close the gaps and elevate learning for all students, building a culture of professional growth that provides our staff with tools, resources and opportunity to learn is critical. This training aligns with our continuous improvement efforts to achieve Every Student, Every Day, a Success.

Rationale:  2210 BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

Rationale:  2220 RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOARD OFFICERS

Rationale:  2480 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS

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Ms. Beltran will present the student representative's report to the board. 

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Mr. Fisher will present the superintendent report. 

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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, June 13, 2024