September 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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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. Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings

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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 2008, Board of Education Meetings

Rationale:  AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. 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.

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy 2009, 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 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the August 22, 2016 meeting; September Financial Reports; September bills in the amount of $435,318.22 for the General Fund, $3000.00 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund (QCPUF), and $113,119.50 for the Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Jeff Zdan and Mike Overkamp reviewed the 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 2008, Board of Education Meetings and 3007, Review of Bills         

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 AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings

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AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public and 2008, Board of Education Meetings

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Board President Susan Haas Tiehen will discuss the Board goals process.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status

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Board President Susan Haas Tiehen will discuss the format for school visits with the Board.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status

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Board President Susan Haas Tiehen will discuss replacement of a Board member on the Metropolitan Area Boards of Education (M.A.B.E.) organization. 

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status

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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.  Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding 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 2022, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will review the 2016-17 enrollment information with the Board.

 

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 2022, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will update the Board regarding legal proceedings.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public and 2008, Board of Education Meetings

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Mrs. Wilken and Dr. Welte will update the Board regarding the professional development schedule for September 16, 2016.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public and 2008, Board of Education Meetings

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Mrs. Wilken will update the Board regarding the elementary report card.

 

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 2022, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will review the secondary school visioning plan with the Board.

 

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 2022, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will review the NDE Maintenance of Effort response letter with the Board.

 

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 2022, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will review the Communications plan update with the Board.

 

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 2022, Reporting to the Public

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The 2016-2017 Ralston Public Schools budget reflects a General Fund Operating Budget of $32,434,926 with an additional $4,736,393 budgeted for grants, short term loans and voluntary separation.

The current levy for this budget under the levy limitation is $1.05. Of that amount $0.95 will come from Learning Community Common Levy Proceeds. The combined levy for all funds for 2016-2017 is $1.2601 which represents a decrease from the previous year. Hearings for public comment regarding the proposed budget were held at 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. prior to this board meeting.

 

AdvancED standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system.  Board Policy 3001, Budget

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NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that (1) the Tax Request for the General Fund is set at $1,643,125 for the 2016-2017 school fiscal year; (2) the Tax Request for the Bond Fund is set at $2,437,243 for the 2016-2017 school fiscal year; (3) the Tax Request for the Special Building Fund is set at $0 for the 2016-2017 school fiscal year; and (4) the Tax Request for the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund is set at $808,609 for the 2016-2017school fiscal year.

 

AdvancED standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system.  Board Policy 3001, Budget

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Mr. Buckingham will review the purchase a 2016 Thomas/GMC Minotour 22 Passenger School Bus (Gas) for an amount of $52,684.00.  These buses have a 36 month/36,000 mile chassis warranty and a 60 month/100,000 mile engine warranty.

 

AdvancED Standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system.  Board Policy 3004, Purchasing

Rationale:  AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy 4008, Outside Employment

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Resolution in Support of Attendance Awareness Month
September 2016

Whereas, the Ralston area values and recognizes positive school attendance as a critical element for student success.

Whereas, research shows and adults know that chronic school absenteeism is a significant contributor to poor student performance.

Whereas, the Ralston Public Schools has set the goal to achieve an average daily attendance rate (ADA) of 98% across the District in all buildings.

Whereas, school professionals, community members, and families know that students will have additional success and quality of life should they meet the requirements for High School Graduation.

Recognizing, the parents, teachers, students, elected officials, community leaders, and all stakeholders have a strong commitment to a partnership that produces a well-educated and employable citizenry.

Be it resolved that the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education recognizes September 2016 as "Attendance Awareness Month".

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status

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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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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Student/Staff Count

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                                    Board of Education Meeting – Mon., September 26, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

                                                Virginia Moon Administrative Center                         

                                    Board of Education Meeting – Mon., October 10, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

                                                Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                                    NASB 2016 Area Membership Meeting - Wed., October 12, 2106 - 4:30-  -                                                8:30 p.m.  - Embassy Suites, downtown Omaha

                                    Karen Western Thanksgiving luncheon – Thur., November 10, 2016 –                                               11:30 a.m.- Karen Western Gym

                                    Senior Citizen Luncheon – Tue., November 15, 2016 – 11:30 a.m.

                                                 Ralston High School

                                    State Education Conference - Wed. - Fri., November 16-18, 2016

                                                LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites