May 14, 2015 at 6:45 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

Rationale:  It is 6:36 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the May 14, 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:  The Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program) 7th grade talent search includes a qualified group of students who have demonstrated advanced aptitudes on grade-level assessments (NeSA- NeSA-M). Twenty-seven GIPS 7th grade students chose to participate this year. Based on ACT scores,  eight students qualified for recognition at the state level.  They include: Grace Johnson, Wyatt Kohles, Grant Kohles, Gabriela Ryan Jaramillo, Erin Brockmeier, Jacob Kosmicki, Mark Meyer and Alexander Miller. 

Rationale:  From Dodge Elementary: Nyabath Wal, Anyssa Mendoza Perez, Jacque Sotelo, Hazzard Eilts, Mariah Cobler, Josiah Rose, Zac Drapal and Mrs. Gutierrez's 5th Grade Class, Shellie Meyer, Lori Patsios, Valerie Chmelka.

From Wasmer: Ivette Gonzalez-Medrano

From Stolley Park:  Laney Chmelka

From Engleman: Blake Ruzicka

From Westridge: Erin Brockmeier

From Gates: Gage Steinke

Rationale:  Grand Island Public Schools in cooperation with CHI-Saint Francis Medical Center and The Physician Network operates a Student Wellness Center on the campus of Grand Island Senior High School.  As part of the cooperating activities both parties enter into a formal lease agreement for the space used by the Student Wellness Center.  The lease needs renewed due to the current lease expiring. Therefore, an amendment to the current lease agreement is attached for the Board of Education's consideration. The amendment is simply to extend the lease period for three years from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Additionally, the current agreement and associated amendments are also attached for reference.

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The district handbook team has met several times starting in January to revise and update the GIPS Handbook. This team includes Andrew Rinaldi, DW Holley, Deb harder, Jack Sheard, Jeff Gilbertson, Ken DeFrank, Tim Hekrdle, Joe Kutlas, and John Hauser. Revisions and updates to the 2015-2016 Grand Island Public Schools Handbook are presented for review and discussion. The handbook will be presented again in June for approval.

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The Howard Restructuring team has met throughout this year and will present the Howard improvement plan for the 2015-16 school year, including a the contract for professional learning services with Learning Sciences International (Marzano).

Rationale:  Due to a change in operating system licensing by Microsoft, it has become financially advantageous for GIPS to upgrade it's district wide licensing agreement to include the client operating systems (Windows 7, 8.1, 10 etc.).  This increase of $21,318.15 would bring the total annual Microsoft EES licensing cost to  $49,461.90.

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

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier in the evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 1311–Bullying and Harassment (Staff).

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier in the evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 8455–Bullying and Harassment (Students).

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier in the evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 8555–Suicide Awareness.

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier in the evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 8820 - Student Fees and supporting documents.

Rationale:  A hearing was held earlier this evening for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations with regard to Policy 9110 –Parental Access to Educational Practices.

Rationale:  In order to remodel Shoemaker Elementary as part of the September 9, 2014 bond election Grand Island Public Schools needs to rent temporary classroom space. As part of one our the many cooperative purchasing agreement we participate in a company called Satellite Shelters, Inc. will build new units, install, set-up, and remove the units when necessary per the attached agreement. This was reported out on at an earlier Board Meeting and therefore is being brought for action at this time in order to have the units when needed.

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.