February 24, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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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 February 10th meeting; Resignations from Lindsay Malone, Wildewood 5th; Niki Caughey, Blumfield SPED.

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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District Lobbyist, Mr. Joe Kohout, will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

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. Andy Parizek and Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide an overview of the school improvement plan and process for Ralston Middle Schools.

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

Rationale:  Dr. Cecilia Wilken will update the Board of Education on some changes impacting course offerings at Ralston High School for the 2020-2021 School Year.

Policy 6004 Curriculum Development and Assessment

Rationale:  Dr. Cecilia Wilken will share results of the most recent MAP academic assessment information with the Board of Education.

Policy 6049 Use and Dissemination of Test Results

Rationale:  Dr. Cecilia Wilken will share updates and information on the District Achievement Plan.

Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public

Rationale:  Dr. Mark Adler and Mr. Jim Frederick will update the Board of Education on the progress and planning for the upcoming community engagement process to be conducted under the director of the Nebraska Association of School Boards during March.

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.

Rationale:  Dr. Mark Adler and Mr. Jason Buckingham provided an overview to the Board of Education on the proposed new Memorandum of Understanding governing the School Resource Officer Program with the City of Ralston.  The SRO MOU has been reviewed by legal counsel.  The administration would ask that this MOU be approved by the Board of Education.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler shared information about the DRAFT Interlocal Agreement between the City of Ralston and Ralston Public Schools concerning the use of Orval Smith Baseball Field and Crown and Wager Softball Fields.  The DRAFT agreement is attached and was discussed at the February 10, 2020, meeting of the Board of Education.  The administration asks that this interlocal agreement be approved by the Board of Education.

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.  At the January 27th Meeting of the Board of Education, Mr. Joe Zadina was 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.  After considerable research, planning, and competitive bid evaluation, the administration asks that the Board of Education approve the track and field renovation project.  Mr. Joe Zadina will be on hand to outline the result of the bid process and recommend the approval of Nemaha Construction Company at a cost of $1,894,858.85.

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

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The Board and Administration will review policies.

5004 Option Enrollment
5007 Enrollment of Expelled Students
6015 Summer School


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.

Rationale:  The administration asks the Board of Education to approve the policy changes suggested for policy 4016 that were discussed at the February 10, 2020 meeting.

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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:

Bill Review Schedule - 2019

 

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                  Board of Education Meeting – Mon., March 9 – 6:00
                                  Virginia Moon Administrative Center

March 3rd - District Vocal Music Festival - RHS
March 5th - Show Choir Concert - 7 pm - RHS
March 10th - District Band Festival - RHS
March 27th - Cabaret Night - 6 & 8 pm - RHS
April 4-6th - NSBA Conference - Chicago
April 29th - Heart of Learning Banquet - Ralston Arena
May 17th - Graduation - Ralston Arena

                       

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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.