Grand Island Public Schools Board of Education Agenda

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Call to Order & Roll Call
District Mission Statement

CONSENT AGENDA:

08-07-1    Minutes from June 12, 2008 Regular Meeting
        (Attachment A)

08-07-2    Approval of Claims
        (Attachment B)

08-07-3    Approval of Bids
        (Attachment C)

08-07-4    Staff Adjustments
        (Attachment D)

08-07-5    Treasurer’s Report
        (Attachment E)

08-07-6    Policy 6710
It is recommended that the Board approve Policy 6710, Evaluation of Teachers and Non-Administrative Certificated Staff, on final reading.
        (Attachment F)

08-07-7    Policy 6720
It is recommended that the Board approve the deletion of Policy 6720, Teacher Evaluation, on final reading.
        (Attachment G)

08-07-8    Policy 4441
It is recommended that the Board approve Policy 4441, Bidding Requirements, on final reading.
        (Attachment H)

08-07-9    Grant Report
It is recommended that the Board approve the update of the Grant Report.
        (Attachment I)

08-07-10    Surplus Property
The Facilities and Finance Committee recommends the approval of the Surplus Property listing and authorize the Administration to dispose of the property per policy.
        (Attachment J)

08-07-11    Change Orders
The Facilities and Finance Committee recommends approving the change orders for the building project(s) as identified and documented per the attachment.
        (Attachment K)

08-07-12    Approval of Agenda as Submitted

 
SPECIAL RECOGNITION:


PUBLIC FORUM:


INFORMATION ITEMS:    

08-07-13    Student Wellness Guidelines
        Kris Spellman
        (Attachment L)

08-07-14    Construction Update
        Dan Petsch

08-07-15    Superintendent’s Report
        Dr. Joel

ACTION  ITEMS:

08-07-16    Adopt 2008/2009 Elementary, Middle School and High School Student Handbooks
It is recommended that the Board approve the student handbooks as presented for the 2008-2009 school year.     
Elementary Schools – Deb Harder
        Middle Schools – Josh McDowell
        Sands Alternative High School –Dr. Pickering
        Grand Island Senior High School – Deb Harder
        (copies in packet)

08-07-17    Student Fees
The Facilities and Finance committee recommends the Board approve the fiscal year 2007 - 2008 report on student fees and adopt the fiscal year 2008 - 2009 student fees policy and administrative procedures as presented.
        Mr. Harden
        (Attachment M)

08-07-18    e-Meeting Proposal
It is recommended the Grand Island Board of Education enter into a contract with Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) in the amount of $3,000 to subscribe to the NASB eMeeting service.
        Dr. Joel
        (Attachment N)        

08-07-19    Apple Computer Incumbency Certificate
The Facilities and Finance Committee recommends approving The Apple Computers Incumbency Certificate for the purpose of authorizing the signatures on the short-term payment agreement.
        Mr. Harden
        (Attachment O)

08-07-20    Amendment 1 To Data Transport Service Agreement
The Facilities and Finance Committee recommends approving Amendment 1 to the “Data Transport Service Agreement” as presented.
        Mr. Harden
        (Attachment P)

08-07-21    Authorize Wells Fargo Bank Account
The Facilities and Finance Committee recommends authorizing and approving the opening of a Wells Fargo Bank exception-priced fully pledged business savings account and authorizing staggered timed deposits to gain additional interest income.
        Mr. Harden
        (Attachment Q)

08-07-22    Approve Interlocal Agreement With Hall County
The Facilities and Finance Committee recommends authorizing and approving the Interlocal Agreement with Hall County for the purposes of managing attendance and truancy issues.
        Mr. Harden
        (Attachment R)

08-07-23    Kronos Time And Attendance Software
The Facilities and Finance Committee recommends authorizing the twenty-four month lease purchase of KRONOS time and attendance software, as presented.
        Mr. Harden
        (Attachment S)

08-07-24    Finance and Facilities Committee Report Including Possible Action Regarding District Bids
        Mr. Brown
    
    
COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Each committee designee will present information regarding their work during the previous month.

Teaching & Learning (Attachment T)	Mrs. Vahle
Education Foundation	Mrs. Hinkle
Legislative Committee	No Report
Personnel	Mr. Harms/Mr. Stelk
Policy Review	No Report
Public Relations	Mrs. Worthingto

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
    
The Board will convene to executive session for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent’s evaluation.


RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION:


OLD BUSINESS:


NOTIFICATION OF UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS:

            August 14   T & L Work Session    5:30 p.m.    Admin Bldg

            August 14   Regular Meeting        6:30 p.m.    Admin Bldg


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