August 26, 2011 at 7:30 AM - Special Meeting August 26, 2011

Rationale:  It is 7:30 AM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the August 26, 2011 special 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:  Due to resent financial market conditions the District is in a position to refinance part of the 2003 series refinancing bonds to further reduce the debt interest cost to the taxpayer.  In order to take advantage of the rapidly changing market conditions quick action is necessary to achieve the desired results.  Therefore, a special single issue Board of Education meeting is necessary to take full advantage of lower interest rates currently available in the bond market.