January 9, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale: 

 

Rationale: 
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.

Rationale: 

Dr. Adler will issue the Oath of Office to the Board.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2  The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Policy 2004, Oath of Office.

Rationale: 

PRESIDENT

I nominate …………… to serve as President of the Ralston Board of Education and ask that nominations cease.

I second the motion.

VICE PRESIDENT

I nominate………………. to serve as Vice-President of the Ralston Board of Education and ask that nominations cease.

I second the motion.

SECRETARY

I nominate………………. to serve as Secretary of the Ralston Board of Education and ask that nominations cease.

I second the motion.

TREASURER

I nominate………………. to serve as Treasurer of the Ralston Board of Education and ask that nominations cease.

I second the motion.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Policy 2002, Organization of the Board, and Policy 2019, Voting Method.

Rationale: 

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 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.

Rationale: 

Consent agenda items include minutes from the December 12, 2016 meeting; January Financial Reports, January bills in the amount of $520,667.65 for the General Fund, and $380,625.00 for the Qualified Capital Purpose Fund. Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Deb Gerch 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.

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

Rationale: 
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.

Rationale: 
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.

Rationale: 

Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding legislative issues and the start of the 2017 Legislative Session. 

 

AdvancED Standard 1.4 Leadership at all levels of the system implement a continuous improvement process that proves clear direction for improving conditions that support student learning. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale: 

Mr. Buckingham will present the Budget Calendar to the Board.

AdvancED Standard 4.2 Instructional time, material resources, and fiscal resources are sufficient to support the purpose and direction of the system, individual schools, educational programs, and system operations.  Board Policy 3001, Budget.

Rationale: 

Dr. Adler will discuss the Foundation Board of Director's appointments.

 

 

AdvancED Standard 2. - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will visit briefly with the Board about further information and a presentation from Principal Tvrdy at the January 23rd Meeting about upcoming plans for preparation and participation of the ACT this Spring for RHS Juniors.

Rationale: 

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.

Rationale: 

Dr. Adler will present the Bi-Literacy Seal to the Board for approval.

 

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 6004, Curriculum Development and Assessment.

Rationale: 

Mr. Buckingham will present the District's list of service providers with the Board for approval.

 

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 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale: 
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.

Rationale: 

Dr. Adler will review Policy 5004, Option Enrollment, 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 5004, Option Enrollment.

Rationale: 

Dr. Adler will review Policy 5005 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 5005, Transportation of Option Students.

Rationale: 

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 2021, Executive Meetings.

Rationale: 

Supplemental Documents include the following:

 

NDE Learning Communities End of Year Report

Student/Staff Count

Rationale: 

                         Books and Bingo at Meadows Elementary, Thursday, January 12 from 5-7 p.m.

                                 9225 Berry Street, Ralston

                         RHS Board Site Visit #2 - Monday, January 16, 2017 - 1:00 p.m.

                                Ralston High School, 8969 Park Drive, Ralston

                         Positive Parenting Workshop at RHS, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.                             Monitoring  Social Media and Digital Citizenship

                                 Ralston High School, 8969 Park Drive, Ralston

                          Board of Education Work Session - Monday, January 23, 2017 - 6:00 p.m.

                          Board of Education Regular Meeting - Monday, January 23, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.

                                  Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                          Legislative Issues Conference - January 22-23, 2017

                                   Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, Lincoln

                           UNO Phi Delta Kappa Chap. Dinner Meeting - Wed., January 25, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

                                 UNO, Milo Student Events Center, Omaha

                           Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 13, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                           NASA/NASB Education Forum, February 8-9, 2017

                                      Younes Conference Center, Kearney