June 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting June 13, 2013

Rationale:  It is 6:30 PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the June 13, 2013 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:  Scott & Reba Zana, Co-chairs of the Restoring a Masterpiece Campaign will update the BOE regarding their fundraising efforts to refurbish and restore the auditorium and little theater at Grand Island Senior High.

The Grand Island Senior High Auditorium and Little Theater are impressive in size and quality, and are well used by both the district and the community. The facility is often used not only for GISH events, but also GIPS school events such as elementary music concerts. Many groups in the community use the theaters for their events, including dance recitals, stage productions and traveling concerts. It truly is a community asset we have within our district. 
A community open house event to kick off the campaign was held Wednesday, June 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Auditorium. Patrons were invited to come see up close each of the projects on the list. 

Rationale:  Nancy Jones, Program Coordinator, Kathy Boroff, Barr Coordinator, along with Teammate Board members Jolene Lemburg, Ann Greving-Brown, Virgil Harden, Dave Beacom, Orv Qua;sett, Connie Luther and Kirk Ramsey, Board President, will present an update on the Chapter goals and activities for the upcoming year.

Rationale:  Mr. Harden and Mrs. Spellman will report out on Nutrition Services fees and proposed meal prices for 2013-14.

Rationale:  Student Handbook - The GIPS Student Handbook Committee is presenting recommended changes for the 2013-14 Parent/Student Handbook. Changes include policy changes, updating for staff changes, and minor editing.

Rationale:  The Career Pathways Institute Naming Committee is submitting the recommendations for the name of the Career Pathways Institute facility on Adams Street. The committee members are Roger Bullington, Ann Martin, Brett Forsman, Cindy Johnson, Kent Naylor, Roger Harms, Bonnie Hinkle, Rob Winter, and Robin Dexter. The committee recommends the name Career Pathways Institute – Adams Street Campus for the facility on Adams Street.

Rationale:  The Extra Standard Committee has met and recommends changes to the Extra Standard Schedule for the 2013-2014 school year totaling $ 27,740.00  A detailed summary of those changes is attached.

Rationale:  The Board is being asked to approve moving the start of the EAP contract with Wholeness Healing from September 1, 2013 to July 1, 2013,  due to the current EAP provider cancelling our current contract effective June 30, 2013.  Wholeness Healing will bill the district for service in July and August at the rate of 2/12's of the annual contract approved from September 2013 - August 2014.

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