January 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business

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Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Cognia Standard 1.4:  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.
Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Cognia Standard 1.4:  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.
Policy 2008, 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.

Cognia Standard 1.1:  The system commits to a purpose statement that defines beliefs about teaching and learning, including the expectations for learners.   Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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The Ralston Board of Education appreciates the public's right to provide public comment.  It is the practice of the Ralston Board to listen to the public comment, without discussion between the public and the Board.  Should you have a question or ask for follow-up from the Board, the Board President will direct the Superintendent to address the requests and provide additional information to you as appropriate.  We ask that you refrain from personal comments about individuals and the use of vulgar or inappropriate language in addressing the Board. 

The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments.  Individuals may only speak one time per topic and must limit comments to around three (3) minutes. In the event more than 10 individuals wish to address the board, the 30 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers. At the discretion of the Board President or Chair, speakers may be allotted additional time.

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

Cognia Standard 1.1:  The system commits to a purpose statement that defines beliefs about teaching and learning, including the expectations for learners.   Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the January 13 meeting;  Teaching contracts for Benjamin Batley, Resource RHS; Kristena Chlopek, Science, RMS; Sarah Hall, Art, RHS.
Resignations from Sheree Cawthon, Resource, Seymour; Beth McGrath, English, RHS; Nadine Karr, Pre-School, Seymour; and Mike Schneider, Health, RMS.
Local substitute certificates for Trevor Schuller and Sarah Swanigan.  

Cognia Standard 1.4:  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

Cognia Standard 1.7:  Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness in support of teaching and learning. Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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Cognia Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Board of Education members will discuss items they have recently observed or attended or items they wish to share with the other members of the Board of Education and the public.

Cognia Standard 1.5 - the governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public.  

Cognia Standard 1.4  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are desinged to support system effectiveness.  Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Cognia Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

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Mr. Joe Kohout, District lobbyist will be on hand to update the Board of Education on current issues within the Nebraska Legislature.

Cognia Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Mr. David Patton, CEO of the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy County, will be in attendance to provide and update to the Board of Education on the current work and services happening within the Learning Community.

Board Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public
 

Rationale:  Mr. Jason Buckingham will guide a discussion and report from our District Auditor about the results of our recent District Audit.

Cognia Standard 1.7 Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness in support of teaching and learning.  Policy 3009 Audit
 

Rationale:  At the December 9th meeting of the Board of Education, Lamp Rynearson and Associates was approved to complete the required engineering services to complete the renovation of the Ralston High School Track and Field.  Mr. Joe Zadina will be on hand to update the Board of Education on the results of the engineering work that has been completed and suggest a timeline for accepting competitive bids for the Board of Education to consider.

Board Policy 3003 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repairs or Site Improvements

Rationale:  Dr. Ashley Tomjack and Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide an overview of the school improvement plan and process for Blumfield Elementary School.

Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public; Policy 6004 Curriculum Development and Assessment.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will present the combined results of the Superintendent's Evaluation to the Board of Education.  Discussion will highlight keys items from each effective practice within the evaluation as well as taking input from the Board of Education on next steps.  The evaluation will be conducted in open session.

Policy 4057 Superintendent Evaluation

Rationale:  Dr. Jay Irwin will update the Board of Education on items and information that is under consideration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards.

Cognia Standard 1.8 Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.

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Dr. Adler will review the enrollment information with the Board.

Cognia Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

Cognia Standard 1.5 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within the defined roles and responsibilities.  Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education.

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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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The Board of Education will go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations.

Cognia Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Board Policy 2021, Executive Meetings.

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Nov/Dec 2019 Food Service Report

Bill Review Schedule - 2019

 

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                Board of Education Meeting - Mon., February 10  - 6:00
                                  Virginia Moon Administrative Center

January 26-27, President's Retreat - Nebraska City
February 9-10, Legislative Issues Conference - Lincoln
February 9-15, School Board Member Week
April 4-6, NSBA Annual Conference - Chicago
 

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Cognia Standard 1.4:  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.