September 13, 2018 at 5:35 PM - GIPS BOE Regular Meeting

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It is 5:____PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Meeting.  This is the September 13, 2018 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.

Ms. Celmer, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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The Mission  

Every Student, Every Day, a Success!  In educating students, we teach hearts as well as minds. 

Student Commitments  

Within the Grand Island Public Schools, 
- Every student will be taught to read, write, and communicate effectively; solve problems; think critically; persist through adversity; acquire and apply knowledge; and demonstrate mastery through performance to the best of the student's abilities.
- Every student will be considered as an individual and be provided with the supports needed to realize his or her own talents and goals.
- Every student will be treated with fairness and dignity.
- Every student will experience a sense of belonging, contribution, and success.  
- Every student will develop responsibility and show respect for others as well as oneself.   

 

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, or does anyone have a potential conflict of interest? 

Rationale:  None.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will administer the Oath of Office to Luis Rodriguez, the new student board member for 2018-2019 school year.

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• Each individual addressing the board will be allowed 5 minutes. The Board of Education has the prerogative to limit speaking to 3 minutes when there are three or more patrons to allow speakers an opportunity to address the Board in a timely manner.
• We will not engage in dialogue with patrons presenting to the Board
• The Board president and superintendent will identify staff to follow-up on information requested from patrons
• The Board president may share a statement on behalf of the Board when addressing a major issue in the district

Rationale:  Angie Jacobsen will present on how Skills Academy is closing the gap for special education students.

Rationale:  Nancy Jones will present on TeamMates.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present an update on the Academies of Grand Island Senior High. 

Rationale:  Last spring the district surveyed students, parents, staff, and community. Jack Sheard and Jennifer Worthington will share the survey results.

Rationale:  As part of the successful September 9, 2014 bond referendum a new Stolley Park Elementary building is being constructed on the historical site. As part of the site redevelopment and in conjunction with the City of Grand Island the realignment of William Street and Spring Road at the intersection of Stolley Park Road is also being constructed through an Interlocal Agreement. In order to facilitate the redevelopment plan a Right of Way agreement needs to be approved between Grand Island Public Schools and the City of Grand Island. Attached is the proposed Right of Way agreement for the Boards consideration.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present a Competency Tracking System (CTS) Proposal with Learning Sciences International (LSI).

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will present the Interlocal Agreement for Instructional Programs between Grand Island Public Schools and Central Community College.

Rationale:  Dr. Dexter will present on the proposed Social Emotional Learning Survey Contract.  This survey is planned to be piloted at one elementary school, one middle school, and at the Freshman Academy, with a pre/post survey planned for implementation in the 2018-2019 school year.  Parents, staff, and students will participate in the survey in October and again in the spring.  Based on the data gathered from the survey, the ease of implementation, and use of strategies at the three pilot schools, the team will then review and make a recommendation as to proceed or not with full implementation in the 2019-2020 school year.  This survey has the potential to replace the NDE survey currently used to monitor how students, staff, and parents perceive the learning environment at Grand Island Public Schools.

 

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Luis Rodriguez, student representative, will present a report on GISH activities.

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Mr. Petsch will present the construction update. 

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Dr. Grover will present the superintendent report. 

Rationale:  Success in early learning is defined by 4 essential components:  Engaging Environments, Excellent Teachers, Enriching Curriculum, and Strong Home-School Connections.  Dr. Dexter will ask the Board to approve the PreKindergarten Consultant Proposal as presented at last month's meeting to assist GIPS in constructing a model ELC framework by focusing on Key Priorities: reducing transitions, increasing quality of instruction, creating a more positive emotional climate, creating sequential activities in center time, fostering associative/cooperative interactions, and fostering high levels of involvement by children.

Rationale:  Cory Gearhart will ask the board to approve the SAN replacement proposal as presented at last month's meeting.  GIPS has been operating with its existing SAN (Storage Area Network) for over 5 years.  As support is drawing to a close on the existing system, it is necessary to replace this product with something that can be supported over the next 5-7 years.  GIPS has selected a Compellent SC5020 to replace the existing product.  With the space, performance, and integration, the Compellent product will replace the current production SAN allowing the existing SAN to move to the disaster recovery site as a backup for business continuity.  The new product can be used to further the consolidation of virtual workloads into the existing clusters and streamline the existing datacenter operations.

Rationale:  Dr. McDowell will ask the Board to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Instructional Programs between Grand Island Public Schools and Central Community College as presented earlier in the meeting.

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Dr. Dexter will ask the Board to approve the proposed Social Emotional Learning Survey Contract as presented earlier in the meeting.  This survey is planned to be piloted at one elementary school, one middle school, and at the Freshman Academy, with a pre/post survey planned for implementation in the 2018-2019 school year.  Parents, staff, and students will participate in the survey in October and again in the spring.  Based on the data gathered from the survey, the ease of implementation, and use of strategies at the three pilot schools, the team will then review and make a recommendation as to proceed or not with full implementation in the 2019-2020 school year.  This survey has the potential to replace the NDE survey currently used to monitor how students, staff, and parents perceive the learning environment at Grand Island Public Schools.

 

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.  A public hearing was held September 6, 2018 seeking public comment on the proposed 2018-2019 school year budget.  The Board must officially adopt the budget as an action item.  Mr. Harden will ask the Board to approve the budget as proposed. 

Rationale:  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, 2018.   A hearing was held September 13, 2018 to obtain public input and comments on the proposed tax levy for the 2018-2019 school year.  The attached tax levy resolution outlines the fiscal year 2018-2019 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. 

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Leading for Learning (formerly 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 Public Schools Foundation.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration in the Public Relations and Partnership Development Committee.

Rationale:  A monthly report to the Board and community on the major items discussed and under consideration by The Greater Nebraska Schools Association and Legislative Updates.

Rationale:  A monthly update from the Nebraska Association of School Boards.  

Rationale:  Thursday, October 11, 2018 - Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.