September 13, 2012 at 6:40 PM - Regular Meeting 9-13-2012

Rationale:  It is 6:37 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the September 13, 2012 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? 

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Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will administer the Oath of Office to Riley Menagh, the new student board member for 2012-13 school year.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will give the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board member, Mr. Todd Elsbernd.  Mr. Elsbernd will be representing Ward C and is being seated to replace Mr. Exstrum who resigned due to employment residency requirements.

Rationale:  Mr Grieger, a financial consultant with D.A. Davidson will present results to the BOE concerning the resent issuance of $1,610,000 in bonds for the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund (QCPUF).

Rationale:  Mr. Harden will present an overview of the proposal from ShowClix's an on-line ticket sales web site and service.  These services are for district sponsored Grand Island Senior High School auditorium events where an admission price is charges.  Initially, the services will be used for the fall musical and other events as we gain experience and the year progresses.

Rationale:  Mr Petsch will present an overview of the necessary right-of-way, easement(s), and deed(s) to carry out the Walk-To-Walnut project as this project moves forward.

Rationale:  Mr. Petsch will provide an overview of the Howard HVAC QCPUF project and our engineering consultant's contract for professional services.

Rationale:  We need to add an afternoon bus route for GISH and Walnut students. We are currently over capacity and anticipate more students as winter approaches. The proposal is to add a bus at dismissal time to pick-up GISH students and then pick-up Walnut students. This is an increased cost of $199.00/day, approximately $18,000.00 for the year. This is also included as an Action Item due to immediate need for implementation.

Rationale:  Grand Island Public Schools, along with six other area districts, contract with the Central Nebraska Support Service Program (CNSSP) for special education services. This contract has be reviewed, revised, and approved by the CNSSP Advisory Board. The next step is for GIPS to approve the contract with CNSSP for special education services.

Rationale:  The Boys and Girls Club of Central Nebraska has facilitated a program in Walnut Middle School since May 1st of 2009.  This contract delineates roles and responsibilities of GIPS and BGCCN. This contract has been reviewed, revised, and approved by GIPS and BGCCN personnel. The next step is for GIPS to approve the contract between GIPS and Boys and Girls Club of Central Nebraska.

Rationale:  The District has over time installed lawn sprinkler systems on various school grounds.  Walnut is no exception and in fact has some components of a larger sprinkler system in a City of Grand Island easement.  This agreement outlines the understanding the City of Grand Island and the District have in regards to the maintenance of said sprinkler system as the Walnut Safe Schools Project moves ever so slowly forward.

Rationale:  Mr. Harden will review the proposed ShowClix's agreement.    

Rationale:  We need to add an afternoon bus route for GISH and Walnut students. We are currently over capacity and anticipate more students as winter approaches. The proposal is to add a bus at dismissal time to pick-up GISH students and then pick-up Walnut students. This is an increased cost of $199.00/day, approximately $18,000.00 for the year. This is also included as an Action Item due to immediate need for implementation.

Rationale:  On or before September 20th all Nebraska school districts are required to hold a public hearing and adopt a budget for the ensuing school year.  Earlier this evening a public hearing was held seeking public comment on the proposed 2012 - 2013 school year.  The Board must officially adopt the budget as an action item.

Rationale:  This school year all Nebraska school districts must hold a public hearing and adopt a tax levy resolution setting the ensuing school year levy rate on or before October 13, 2012.  Earlier this evening a hearing was held to obtain public input and comments on the proposed tax levy for the 2012 - 2013 school year.  The attached tax levy resolution outlines the fiscal year 2012 - 2013 tax levy necessary to operate the District.

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 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.