September 2, 2021 at 6:31 PM - GIPS BOE LEVY HEARING

Rationale: 

It is 6:??PM and I now call to order the Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Hearing.  This is the September 2, 2021 Levy Hearing.  Notice of this hearing has been advertised in the Grand Island Independent, which is the District's designated method of giving notice of these hearings.

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. Simmons, will you please call the roll?

Rationale:  Roll Call.

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• Each individual addressing the board will be allowed 5 minutes. The Board of Education has the prerogative to limit total speaking time to 30 minutes, with 3 minutes for each speaker when there are three or more patrons to allow speakers an opportunity to address the Board in a timely manner.
• The Request to Address the Board agenda item is for addressing items listed on the current agenda.  The purpose of this public hearing agenda is for input on the 2021-2022 proposed budget and the proposed levy.
• The Board will not engage in dialogue with patrons presenting to the Board at this time.
• The Board president and superintendent will identify staff to follow-up on information requested from patrons.

Rationale:  This hearing is held for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to setting the final tax request at a different amount than the prior year tax request.