August 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting - Aug 12, 2010

Rationale:  It is 6:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the August 12, 2010 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.

Rationale: 

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:  84-713. Settled claims; record required; contents; public record; certain settlement agreements; public agency; agenda item; applicability of section.

(1) A public entity or public agency providing coverage to a public entity, public official, or public employee shall maintain a public written or electronic record of all settled claims. The record for all such claims settled in the amount of fifty thousand dollars or more, or one percent of the total annual budget of the public entity, whichever is less, shall include a written executed settlement agreement. The settlement agreement shall contain a brief description of the claim, the party or parties released under the settlement, and the amount of the financial compensation, if any, paid by or to the public entity or on its behalf.

(2) Any claim or settlement agreement involving a public entity shall be a public record but, to the extent permitted by sections 84-712.04 and 84-712.05 and as otherwise provided by statute, specific portions of the claim or settlement agreement may be withheld from the public. A private insurance company or public agency providing coverage to the public entity shall, without delay, provide to the public entity a copy of any claim or settlement agreement to be maintained as a public record.

(3) Except for settlement agreements involving the state, any state agency, or any employee of the state or pursuant to claims filed under the State Tort Claims Act, any settlement agreement with an amount of financial consideration of fifty thousand dollars or more, or one percent of the total annual budget of the public entity, whichever is less, shall be included as an agenda item at the next meeting of a public agency providing coverage to a public entity and as an agenda item on the next regularly scheduled public meeting of the public body for informational purposes or for approval if required.

(4) For purposes of this section, a confidentiality or nondisclosure clause or provision contained in or relating to a settlement agreement shall neither cause nor permit a settlement agreement or the claim or any other public record to be withheld from the public. Nothing in this section shall require a public official or public employee or any party to the settlement agreement to comment on the settlement agreement.

(5) For purposes of this section:

(a) Confidentiality or nondisclosure clause or provision means any covenant or stipulation adopted by parties to a settlement agreement that designates the settlement agreement, the claim, or any other public record as confidential, or in any other way restricts public access to information concerning the settlement agreement or claim;

(b) Public body means public body as defined in subdivision (1) of section 84-1409;

(c) Public entity means a public entity listed in subdivision (1) of section 84-712.01; and

(d) Settlement agreement means any contractual agreement to settle or resolve a claim involving a public entity or on behalf of the public entity, a public official, or a public employee by (i) the public entity, (ii) a private insurance company, or (iii) a public agency providing coverage.

(6) This section does not apply to claims made in connection with insured or self-insured health insurance contracts.

Rationale:  Katrina Molholm was introduced as the Student Representative to the Board for the 2010-11 school year.  Miss Molhom will be a Senior at Grand Island Senior High and will give monthly reports to the Board beginning in September.

Rationale:  The naming committee approved by the Board of Education in June met on July 23, 2010 to propose a name for the new building that will house the SANDS program. The committee is proposing to the board the name "Success Academy". Two members of the naming commitee will present the proposed name to the Board of Education.

Rationale:  When the EAP program was implemented two years ago, the district received a two year rate guarantee.  The new contract does not increase the per person charge, but our total employee count has increased from 1300 to 1500.  Consequently, the annual cost will increase accordingly.

Rationale:  Due to the resignation and non-replacement of Teaching and Learning staff, there has been a restructuring of duties for the 2010-11 school year.  The Personnel Committee is recommending stipend pay for those staff members who are taking on the extra duties.  The total stipend being recommended for distribution is $18,400.  Even with the stipend, 80% of the normal salary cost will not be expended. 

Rationale:  On a three year basis GIPS enters into a contractual relationship with GI Physical Therapy (PT) for professional PT services at selected activities for Grand Island Senior High (GISH) school as directed by the Activities Director.  The attached is the proposed three year contract for the 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 school years.  This contract is paid from the GISH general fund accounts.

Rationale:  The request is to approve the contract with Dr. George Copa to facilitate the development of a Learning Plan for the Career Tech Education Center to be housed in the Adam’s Street Property. The proposal includes timeline, recommended committee membership, and cost for travel, preparation/planning,facilitation, and final report.

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

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 monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Public Relations Committee.