April 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

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It is 5:____p.m. and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the April 10, 2025 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
• Public Relations and Partnership Development Committee
• Governance Committee - None
• GNSA/Legislative Committee

Rationale:  Agreement between IdentityForce (a TransUnion Co) and GIPS. This agreement will allow our employees to enroll in an identity theft protection plan, with the cost covered through payroll deductions. The service will be offered at no cost to the district.

Rationale:  GIPS Inter-State Studio Agreement

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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:  2025 Scholarship and Receptions as well as 2025 Staff Giving Campaign.

Rationale:  The FiT team will share information and answer questions about the GIPS Families in Transition Program.

Rationale:  Formally inviting the Board of Education to the celebration.

Rationale:  The district's current elementary math resource, Origo Stepping Stones, is approaching the end of its pre-paid material cycle, necessitating a review. After a thorough evaluation involving teachers, coaches, and administrators, a consensus emerged that a new math resource is required to better align with best practices and state standards. This decision is driven by data and stakeholder feedback, ensuring the district provides optimal curricular opportunities for students.

Rationale:  6210 STAFF ETHICS

Rationale:  6212 STAFF PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE

Rationale:  6232 USE OF TOBACCO ON PREMISES BY STAFF, VISITORS, AND  VOLUNTEERS

Rationale:  6241 STAFF PARTICIPATION IN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES

Rationale:  6251 INTERNET SAFETY FOR STUDENTS (Staff)

Rationale:  The district's current elementary math resource, Origo Stepping Stones, is approaching the end of its pre-paid material cycle, necessitating a review. After a thorough evaluation involving teachers, coaches, and administrators, a consensus emerged that a new math resource is required to better align with best practices and state standards. This decision is driven by data and stakeholder feedback, ensuring the district provides optimal curricular opportunities for students.

Rationale:  4530 FACILITY FINANCE PROGRAM

Rationale:  4552 SELECTION OF ARCHITECT

Rationale:  4553 CONTRACTOR'S FAIR EMPLOYMENT CLAUSE

Rationale:  4561 PROCEDURES FOR ACQUISITION OF SCHOOL SITES

Rationale:  4610 SCHOOL PROPERTIES DISPOSAL

Rationale:  4620 REQUESTS, DONATIONS, AND GIFTS

Rationale:  4630 GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

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Mr. Williams will present the student representative's report to the board. 

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Mr. Fisher will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  Regular Board of Education Meeting - Thursday, May 8, 2025