March 28, 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 March 14, 2016 meeting; probationary contracts for Erica Ziemer, Kathy Turco, and Kaitlyn Sivertson, effective with the 2016-17 contract year; a resignation request from Jennifer Ernest Rupprecht, effective at the conclusion of the 2015-16 contract; and a probationary contract for Kimberlee Miller, effective March 21, 2016. Kimberlee Miller has been on a .50 FTE contract for 2015-16 as a Deaf Educator. Starting on March 21, 2016 her contract was changed to a 1.0 FTE.


     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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Mrs. Richards and Dr. Adler will update the Board regarding current Legislative issues.

 

 

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. Buckingham will discuss the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund project list.

 

 

AdvancED Standard 4.3 – The system maintains facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for all students and staff. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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

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AdvancED Standard 4.3 – The system maintains facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for all students and staff. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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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 BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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AdvancED Standard 2.2 – The governing body operates responsibly and functions   effectively. 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

Food Service Report

Food Service Events

Veteran's Day

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

                        Ralston High School Building Visit – Wed., April 13, 2016 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

                        Board of Education Meeting – Wed., April 13, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.                                                                                 Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., April 25, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center