February 27, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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. |
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1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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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1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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. |
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1.2.1. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the February 13, 2017 meeting and resignation of Ann Zahourek (Blumfield Elem., 3rd grade).
AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy2008, Board of Education Meetings, and Policy 4056, Resignation or Dismissal of Certificated Staff.
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2. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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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2.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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. |
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2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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. |
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2.2.1. Legislative Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler/Ms. Linda Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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.
Discussion:
Mr. Kohout and Ms. Richards provided a legislative update to the Board.
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2.2.2. Karen Western Elementary Presentation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Josh Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Wilken will provide an update on Karen Western Elementary to the Board.
AdvancED Standard 3.2 - Curriculum, instruction, and assessment througout the system are monitored and adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice. Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status.
Discussion:
Dr. Wilken updated the Board on Karen Western Elementary.
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2.2.3. District Achievement Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welte & Ms. Wilkin
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Welte and Ms. Wilken will provide an update on the District Achievement Plan.
AdvancED Standard 3.2 - Curriculum, instruction, and assessment throughout the system are monitored and adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice. Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status.
Discussion:
Dr. Welte and Ms. Wilken provided an update on the District Achievement Plan.
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2.2.4. Nebraska Education Funding and TEEOSA
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board on school funding.
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 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham provided Board training on TEEOSA.
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2.2.5. RPS Technology Firewall Upgrade
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham discussed the necessity to upgrade the Firewall system. Questions/concerns were raised by Board members, and Mr. Buckingham will provide further information and updates.
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2.2.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will review the 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.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the current enrollment report. Our March 15th enrollment deadline is approaching.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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Information Item
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3.1. 2017-2018 Ralston Education Association Negotiated Agreement (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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. |
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4.1. Policy 2020 News Media Services at Meetings
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler and Mr. Maskel with review changes to Policy 2020 (News Media Services at Meetings) 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 Policy1002, Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies.
Discussion:
Mr. Maskel discussed redline changes to Policy 2020 (News Media Services at Meetings). Discussion centered around keeping existing language as well as adding the language our attorney suggested.
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5. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
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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5.1. Executive Session (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler would like to discuss negotiations issues with the Board of Education. 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. |
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6. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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6.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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6.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following: SODEXO Report - January
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6.3. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Positive Parenting on Grief – Thursday, February 28, 2017 5:30 Dinner 6:00 Mtg. Meadows Elementary, 9226 Berry Street Board of Education Meeting – Mon., March 13, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center NSBA National Conference, March 23-27, 2017, Colorado Convention Center, Denver CO Board of Education Meeting – Tues., March 28, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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6.4. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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