June 13, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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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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1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
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Procedural Item
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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. |
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1.2.1. Public Comment
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Procedural Item
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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. |
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1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the May 23, 2016 meeting; June financial reports; June bills in the amount of $811,721.06 for the General Fund and $84,760.00 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund; contracts for Kimberly McCoy, Jeff Linden, Rebecca Ferguson, Miranda Oberschulte, and Jesse Trvdy; and a resignation request from Ekaterina Bolshakova. Prior to the meeting Susan Haas Tiehen and Jeff Zdan reviewed the bills.
AdvancEd Standard 4.1 – The system engages in a systematic process to recruit, employ, and retain a sufficient number of qualified professional and support staff to fulfill their roles and responsibilities and support the purpose and direction of the system, individual schools, and educational programs. Board Policy GCPB, Resignation of Certified Staff Members
Discussion:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the May 23, 2016 meeting; June financial reports; June bills in the amount of $811,721.06 for the General Fund and $84,760.00 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund; contracts for Kimberly McCoy, Jeff Linden, Rebecca Ferguson, Miranda Oberschulte, and Jesse Trvdy; and a resignation request from Ekaterina Bolshakova. Prior to the meeting Susan Haas Tiehen and Jeff Zdan reviewed the bills.
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2. Board Development and Communication
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Procedural Item
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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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2.1. Board Members’ Update
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Information Item
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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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2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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Information Item
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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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2.2.1. Spring Activities Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mike Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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High School Athletic Director Mike Smith will report to the Board regarding High School spring activities.
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
Discussion:
High School Athletic Director Mike Smith reported to the Board regarding High School spring activities.
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2.2.2. State of the Schools Report/Superintendent Mid-Term Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Information Item
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Dr. Adler will review the State of the Schools report and the Superintendent Mid-Term evaluation.
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
Discussion:
Dr. Adler reviewed the State of the Schools report and the Superintendent's Mid-Term evaluation.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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3.1. Sign Language Interpreter's (SLI) Negotiated Contract (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael Rupprecht
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Action 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 HL, Preliminary Negotiated Agreement
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3.2. Certified Staff Evaluation Program (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tiffanie Welte & Ms. Cecilia Wilken
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Action Item
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AdvancED Standard 2.6 – Leadership and staff supervision and evaluation processes result in improved professional practice in all areas of the system and improved student success. Board Policy GCN, Evaluation of Certified Employees, and GCO, Evaluation of Probationary Certified Employees
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3.3. 2016/2017 District Lunch Prices (Discussion)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
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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 EF, Food Service Management
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham reviewed the 2016-17 proposed lunch prices.
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3.4. 2016-2018 Local #226 Food Service Workers Negotiated Agreement (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
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Action 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 HL, Preliminary Negotiated Agreement
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4. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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4.1. Policy JDA--Anti Bullying Prevention & Positive Student Behavior Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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The Board will conduct a review of policy JDA, Anti Bullying Prevention & Positive Student Behavior.
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
Discussion:
Dr. Adler and the Board conducted a review of policy JDA, Anti Bullying Prevention & Positive Student Behavior.Dr.
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4.2. Policy JED--Compulsary Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tiffanie Welte & Ms. Cecilia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
The Board will conduct a review of policy JED, Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism.
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
Discussion:
Dr. Adler and the Board conducted a review of policy JED, Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism.
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5. Executive Session Disclosure
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Procedural Item
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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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6. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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6.1. Board Assessment of Meeting
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Information Item
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Meeting Content
Meeting Process
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6.2. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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6.3. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following: Eastern Midlands Conference Letter
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6.4. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 27, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Tue., July 11, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center |
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6.5. Adjourn
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