February 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Please stand and join us in the pledge of allegiance.


     AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Policy BDA, Board of Education Meetings

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A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall of the Board of Education meeting room.

Public Comment Sign In Procedure - Anyone wishing to address the Board of Education must submit a written request form, found on the public’s table, prior to Public Comments.

The Board reserves the right to move into closed session to protect the public interest or needless injury to the reputation of an individual for any action item listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, change the order of the agenda to accommodate unforeseen issues related to an agenda item.

     AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

Rationale:  At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.



 AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

Rationale:  Consent agenda items include minutes from the January 25, 2016 meeting; February bills in the amount of $296,206.32 for the General Fund; Financial reports; and a replacement contract for Dave Kaslon, Director of Student Services, effective January 4, 2016. Prior to the meeting Tresha Rodgers and Deb Gerch reviewed bills.


     AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDG, Minutes          

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     AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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    AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties and AG, Reporting to the Public

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     AdvancED Standard 2.4 - Leadership and staff at all levels of the system foster a culture consistent with the system's purpose and direction.  Policy CBA, Responsibilities of the Superintendent

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Governor Ricketts has declared January 31 - Feb. 6, 2016 as School Board Member Week.  To thank our Board members, the District has donated $1,000.00 collected from contributions from our staff jeans day in January to the Food Bank of the Heartland in their name.

AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success.  Board Policy, AG, Reporting to the Public

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Mr. Kohout and Mrs. Richards updated the Board regarding the 2016-17 Legislative session.

 

 

 

AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student   success.  Board Policy, AG, Reporting to the Public

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Arbor Family will present their student/employee assistance program annual report.

 

AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student   success.  Board Policy, AG, Reporting to the Public

Rationale:  AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success.  Board Policy, ICA School Calendar

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Dr. Rupprecht has been invited to teach a course in Human Resources at UNO.

 

AdvancED Standard 1.3 - The school leadership and staff at all levels of the system commit to a culture that is based on shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning and supports  challenging, equitable educational programs and learning experiences for all students that include achievement of learning, thinking, and life skills. Board Policy - AG, Reporting to the Public

 

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Dr. Adler will review the evaluation process for the Superintendent.

 

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

 

 

 

 

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The Board reserves the right to move into closed session to protect the public interest or needless injury to the reputation of an individual for any action item listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, change the order of the agenda to accommodate unforeseen issues related to an agenda item.

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     AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BDC, Executive Meetings

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Meeting Content

1. Did we achieve the goal we set for the meeting?
2. Did we solve problems, make decisions or develop ideas that we can deliver?

Meeting Process

1. How did we go about reaching our goals during the meeting?
2. Were the right people involved?
3. Did we have active/engaged participation from everyone?

 

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Student/Staff Count

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                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., February 22, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., March 14, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        National School Board Conference – April 9-11, 2016  - Boston