March 28, 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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1.1.1.1. Recognize Board Members that are no longer absent.
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Recognize Board Member Mr. Overkamp as no longer absent at 7:17pm.
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1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
Agenda Item Type:
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 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings. |
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1.2.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
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 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 March 13, 2017 meeting, and resignation request from Kendra Pietz (DHH at KW) and resignation request from Johannah Dickson (K-6 at Karen Western).
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. AdvancED Standard 4.1 - The system engages in a systematic process to recruit, employ, and retain and 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 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.
Discussion:
Mrs. Johnson attended Battle of the Books and Seymour Carnival. Mrs. Gerch attended the National School Board Conference in Denver. THey learned a great deal about inspiring our students and that every student matters. Mrs. Richards further discussed the National Conference and learning opportunities with other state delegates. Mrs. Rodgers was very motivated and encouraged by the sessions and what the future holds for Ralston.
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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.
Discussion:
Margaret Hersheiser and Scott Keene will give us an update at the next meeting. Karen Western suffered a water main break today. Our students had to be evacuated to Ralston Arena. A thank you note is being sent around for you to sign. You have an invitation to Heart of Learning Awards event which honors our retirees and awards exceptional teachers. Please participate if you can.
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2.2.1. Seymour Elementary School Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Jody Blessen
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Ms. Blessen will present an update on Seymour Elementary to the Board.
AdvancED Standard 3.2 - Curriculum, instruction, and assessment throughout the system are monitored an adjust systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice. Board Policy 6004, Curriculum Development and Assessment.
Discussion:
Ms. Blessen and Malachi Behrens presented an update on Seymour Elementary to the Board.
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2.2.2. Legislative Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding Legislative issues.
AdvancED Standard 2.6 - Leadership engages stakeholders effectively in support of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Mr. Kohout and Ms. Richards updated the Board regarding Legislative issues. Wrapped up Day 54 and have 36 to go.
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2.2.3. Winter Activity Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Mike Smith
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Mr. Smith will provide a Winter Activity update for the Board. AdvancED Standards 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.
Discussion:
Mr. Smith provide a Winter Activity update for the Board. Wrestling, BB, Swim and Dive, Show Choir, Drama and Speech are traditionally winter events. He puts out a weekly newsletter on the website. A discussion of the high amount of blue cards with Basketball and how this is handled. We have them for athletics, but the question was raised if blue cards are given out for other types of activities like Show Choir or Debate. Ms. Richards raised the question regarding inconsistency of recognition of members in athletics vs. activities. Athletic participants get recognized as opposed to others.
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2.2.4. Teachpoint Demonstration
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tiffanie Welte/Ms. Cecelia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Dr. Welte and Ms. Wilken will provide the Board with a Teachpoint demonstration and training.
AdvancED Standard 1.4 Leadership at all levels of the system implement a continuous improvement process that provides clear direction for improving conditions that support student learning. Board Policy 2003, Development and Education of Board Members.
Discussion:
Dr. Welte and Ms. Wilken provided the Board with a Teachpoint demonstration and training.
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2.2.5. Option Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tiffanie Welte/Ms. Cecelia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Dr. Welte and Ms. Wilken will update the Board on Option Enrollment following the March 15 deadline.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Policy 5004, Option Enrollment.
Discussion:
Dr. Welte and Ms. Wilken updated the Board on Option Enrollment following the March 15 deadline. The number is just under 3,000 and they are expected to grow in July and August, when there is a big jump. Dr. Adler said that they are potentially asking the Board to revise some of the Elementary school boundaries in the future.
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2.2.6. Instructional Time
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will discuss Instructional Time 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 6002, School Calendar.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler discussed Instructional Time with the Board, which is how we handle snow day make-up. We had 3 days, 2 actual student days because one was a staff day. Staff will be expected to make up 1.5 days during week of May 22-26 and move the other 1.5 days to the fall for the week August 7-11.
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2.2.7. 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. |
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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Information 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 (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler/Mr. Jeremy Maskel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler and Mr. Maskel will present Policy 2020 - News Media Services in Meetings to the Board for approval.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status. |
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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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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
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following: February SODEXO Report
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6.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Blumfield Sesquicentennial Celebration - Friday, March 31 at 6:00 pm Celebration of Nebraska's 150th Anniversary! 10310 Mockingbird Drive NeSA Testing Kickoff - April 3rd (testing for entire month) Board of Education Meeting – Mon. April 10, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center RPS Spring Break - April 13-17, 2017 Board of Education Meeting - Mon. April 24, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center |
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6.4. Adjourn
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Action Item
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