March 10, 2016 at 6:30 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. MISSION STATEMENT

4. CONSENT AGENDA

4.1. Minutes from the February 11, 2016 regular meeting

4.2. Minutes from the February 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2016 Special Meetings.

4.3. Claims, as submitted

4.4. Bids as submitted

4.5. Staff Adjustments as submitted

4.6. Treasurer's Report as submitted

4.7. Policy 6240 - Staff Participation in Community Activities, Deletion on Final Read

4.8. Policy 6241 - Staff Participation in Political Activities, on Final Read

4.9. Policy 6250 - Staff and Student Relations, Deletion on Final Read

4.10. Policy 6251 - Internet Safety for Students (Staff), on Final Read

4.11. Policy 6252 - Use of Social Media by Staff, on Final Read

4.12. Policy 6270 - Certified Staff Grievances, on Final Read

4.13. Policy 6280 - Certified Staff Duty Day, on Final Read

4.14. Policy 6281 Elementary Certified Staff Preparation Time, on Final Read

4.15. Policy 6290 - Non-School Employment by Certificated Staff, on Final Read

4.16. Policy 6322 - Certified Staff Credit for Experience, on Final Read

4.17. Policy 6324 Credit for Professional Training Beyond a Bachelor's Degree, on Final Read

4.18. Policy 6324.1 Administrative Procedures for 6324, on Final Read

4.19. Policy 6231 - Communicable Diseases (Staff), on First Read

4.20. Policy 6231.1 - Guidelines for Policy 6231, Deletion on First Read

4.21. Policy 6231.2 - Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan, on First Read

4.22. Policy 6260 - Staff Records, on First Read

4.23. Policy 6261 - Social Security Numbers, Deletion on First Read

4.24. Policy 6310 - Certified Staff Salary Schedule, on First Read

4.25. Policy 6320 - Salary Schedule, Deletion on First Read

4.26. Policy 6325 - Certified Staff Military Service Leave and Credit for Experience, on First Read

4.27. Policy 6332 - Certified Staff Leave of Absence Without Pay, on First Read

4.28. Policy 6334 - Certified Staff Leave of Absence Without Pay - Family and Medical Leave Act, on First Read

4.29. Policy 6334.1 - Administrative Procedures and Regulations for 6334, on First Read

4.30. Grant Report Update

4.31. Change Orders as Documented

4.32. Approval of Agenda as submitted

5. SPECIAL RECOGNITION

5.1. Nebraska Scholastic Art Gold Key Award Winners (22), The Nebraska Scholastic Art Awards Best of Show Artist (1), The Bridge Exhibition Best of Show Artists (2), and the NCECA National Student Ceramic Exhibition Awards Winners (2)

5.2. Gage Grinnell in recognition of winning the 2016 State Class A Wrestling Championship - 285 lb. Division.

5.3. Matt Novinski in recognition of winning the State Championship in the 100 Backstroke and 100 Butterfly

6. PUBLIC FORUM

7. INFORMATION ITEMS

7.1. BOE Tech Slam

7.2. Grand Island Public Schools Foundation Annual Update

7.3. GIPS Comprehensive PK-12 Technology Plan

7.4. District Secondary Internet Connection

7.5. Consolidated Phone Service

7.6. 6-12 English Language Arts Resource Proposal

7.7. Student Representative Report

7.8. 2015-16 Project List Review

7.9. Construction Update

7.10. Superintendent Report

7.11. School Visit Report out - and schedule of next visits

8. ACTION ITEMS

8.1. Ombudsman Contract Renewal

8.2. Shannon Builders LLC Contract Addendum

8.3. 2016-2017 Staffing Plan

8.4. District Management Council (DMC) - GISH Study

8.5. Approval of Superintendent Contract for Dr. Tawana Grover

9. COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1. Finance and Facilities Committee, including possible action recommendation.

9.2. Teaching and Learning Committee

9.3. Personnel / Public Relations Committee

9.4. Policy Committee

9.5. Grand Island Public Schools Foundation Report

9.6. Legislative Committee

9.7. NASB Board of Directors Report

9.8. GNSA

10. OLD BUSINESS

11. NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

11.1. April 1, 2016 - Board Retreat, 4 P.M. - Riverside Golf Club

11.2. April 14, 2016 - Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 P.M.

12. ADJOURNMENT