December 10, 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 December 10, 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:  Dr. Dexter will report out for the Calendar Committee and present the proposed 2016-17 GIPS Traditional Calendar.

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As a matter of practice Grand Island Public Schools maintains master agreements for both Architectural & Engineering professional services. Kucirek Engineering and ETI are the two engineering firms Grand Island Public Schools firm currently does business with. As specific projects are funded and implemented, specific contracts are issued to document our working and contractual relationship on each specific project. The attached contract is the job specific agreement with Kucirek Engineering for the additions and alterations to Barr Middle School.

Rationale:   Mr. McDowell will introduce Christina Eutsler and recognize her for completing her Google Classroom Teacher Certificate.  Christina will share her journey to certification via You Tube. 

Rationale:  Board Members will report out on their attendance at the State NASB Conference held November 18 through November 20, 2015.

Rationale:  Board members will report out on their school building visits and experiences over the past month.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present the proposed 2016-17 Traditional GIPS School Calendar.

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District past practice is to review and adopt a budget calendar for the subsequent fiscal year in order to properly communicate, plan, and administer the various duties associated with the budget cycle.  The Facilities and Finance Committee has reviewed the attached fiscal year 2016 - 2017 budget calendar for adoption and the full Board of Education reviewed the calendar at their November meeting.

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Grand Island Public Schools has employed Angela Amack as a lobbyist for the District since 2009 on matters of interest before the Nebraska Unicameral. Effective with the 2010 calendar year we have entered into three year agreements (i.e. 10-11-12,13-14-15). With the 2016 Legislative session scheduled to convene on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 now is the time renew our agreement for another three years. The annual fee has remained flat for the last five years. Due to the length of time since an increase and the effect of term limits on expenses administration is recommending a 2.5% increase for each of the three years covered by the agreement. The fee is an all inclusive fee and no other external lobbying expenses are incurred by the district.

Rationale:  Per Neb. Rev. Stat. §79-473 (Reissue 2008) Grand Island Public Schools and Northwest Public Schools have entered into good faith negotiations regarding the City of Grand Island Annexation Ordinance No. 9544.  Accordingly, the attached Annexation Agreement is being presented to the Board for your consideration and approval.

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Per current state statute Nebraska school districts are required to have an independent audit conducted annually. Grand Island Public Schools contracts with the independent audit firm of Almquist, Maltzahn, Galloway, & Luth, P.C. to conduct the annual audit. Mr. Virgil Harden, Executive Director of Business will give an executive overview of the 2014 - 2015 audit report and answer questions Board members might have. The Board is being asked to place the 2014 - 2015 audit report on file.  Additionally, the audit report is posted on the District's web site along with past years reports .

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As part of the construction efforts at Engleman Elementary School the City of Grand Island and the Grand Island Public Schools need to enter into a formal License Agreement for the following purpose and Real Estate;

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE - The purpose of this License Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions under which the Licensee may construct, maintain, repair, and utilize the following described improvement which will infringe upon the public utility easement:

Installation, maintenance, and repair of concrete pad for condenser unit to be placed on to serve 1812 Mansfield Road.

DESCRIPTION OF LICENSEE’S REAL ESTATE. The Licensee owns the following described real estate adjacent to the Licensor’s real estate to which this License Agreement shall apply:

LOT NINE (9), XC CITY AND ALL OF LOT TEN (10) AND PART OF VACATED STREET,
SUSSEX PLACE SUBDIVISION, CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, HALL COUNTY,
NEBRASKA.

 

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.