March 17, 2015 at 6:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

Rationale:  It is 6:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the March 17, 2015 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:  GIPS has an opportunity through additional funding mechanisms in the E-Rate program to purchase wired and wireless networking equipment at an 80% discount.  The quote will replace approximately 1/3 of our current aging network switches as well as add additional capacity to our wireless network.

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Rationale:  Board members who participated in school building visits this past month will report out on their visit.

Rationale:  The Continuous School Calendar for the 2015-16 school year is presented for review on final read.  A team of Howard Staff developed the proposed 2015-2016 CSC Calendar. Mrs. Harder reviewed consistencies and differences with the Traditional Calendar.

Rationale:  The Grand Island Education Association continues to represent the certificated teachers employed by the Grand Island Public Schools.  The Association requests that the Grand Island Public Schools recognize the Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for those certificated teachers for the 2016-2017 contract.

Rationale:  The "Adams Street" land which the District owns is currently partially platted for residential development with Church Street being extended east through the area we plan to relocate Starr Elementary School. Therefore, in order to vacate the current plat and ensure the entire property is one lot for school district use and development, we are seeking a re-platting of the property to the "Grand Island Public Schools Addition" to the City of Grand Island. 

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

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by the Grand Island Education Foundation.

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

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.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by The Greater Nebraska Schools Association.