September 11, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order - Regular Meeting following Budget and Tax Hearings
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
The regular Board Meeting will be called to order, following the Budget and Tax Hearings.
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 immediately following the Budget and Tax Hearings. |
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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
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.
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1.2.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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. At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.
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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 August 28, 2017 meeting; August Financial Reports, August bills in the amount of $264,721.00 for the General Fund, and $4,608.82 for the Building Fund, $76,125.00 for the Qualified Capital Purpose Fund, and $1,495.00 for the Depreciation Fund. Prior to the meeting Mike Overkamp 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.
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2. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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:
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.
Discussion:
Mrs. Gerch commended Mr. Buckingham for a job well done on the 2017-18 Budget. |
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2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham will provide updates for this meeting during Dr. Adler's absence.
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2.2.1. Girl Scouts--Little Free Libraries
Speaker(s):
Jeremy Maskel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
As part of the Girl Scouts Silver Award project, they would like to install Little Free Libraries at Blumfield, Karen Western, Meadows and the Middle School. Each of these libraries will offer the opportunity for Ralston families to share the love of reading through free books.
AdvancED Standard 4.7 - The system provides, coordinates, and evaluates the effectiveness of support systems to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of the student population being served. Board Policy 2008 Board of Education Meetings.
Discussion:
Girl Scouts (Alani, Kendall, Ella and Karen) from Troop 45492 addressed the Board about their Silver Award Project. They would like to install Little Free Libraries at Blumfield, Karen Western and Meadows Elementary Schools, and Ralston Middle School. They have contributed $300 from their troop funds, and another $73 has been earned from a bake sale. Each library is estimated to cost $245, and they will do fundraising for the costs. They are hoping to obtain donations for some of the materials, and they will look at the Habitat Restore as well as other low-cost options. They would like to do a book drive at the school to initially stock the library. Their goal is to be finished this autumn, and the girls must spend 50 hours on the project to earn their Silver award. There will be a reception/ribbon cutting celebration for the kickoff at each school. Mrs. Richards offered to sponsor the library at Meadows. Mrs. Gerch sponsored Karen Western in honor of Dee Huff. Mrs. Johnson sponsored the library at the Middle School. The board praised the girls for their professional presentation and for the offer to have Ralston be the recipient of such wonderful gifts. Mrs. Richards suggested that the Troop send a list of supplies needed, so that we can get the word out to our schools/community.
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2.2.2. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Cabinet members 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
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. Sitora Bobodzanova Early Graduation Request (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welte & Ms. Tvrdy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Ralston High School Student Handbook allows for a student to make an early graduation request of more than one semester to the Board of Education for approval. As part of that process the student and their parents must attend the Board of Education Meeting to answer any questions that may come about. Any request by a student must also be supported by the High School Principal. Sitora Bobodzanova, a junior in excellent standing, has made application for a two semester early graduation and that has been supported by Principal Jesse Tvrdy. It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education approve this request with successful completion of all graduation requirements by the end of the 2017-2018 school year.
Discussion:
Sitora Bobodzanova, a RHS Junior, and Mrs. Tvrdy, made a request to the Board to allow Sitora to graduate two semesters early following successful completion of her graduation requirements. During her presentation, she thanked Ralston for supporting her achievements and dreams and outlined her plans for the future. She was asked by the Board who her mentor was, and she said Mrs. Hinchcliffe. She said many times mentors are there to give advice, but "kids her age don't want that. Sometimes they just want someone who will listen. Mrs. Hinchcliffe does that." The Board wished Sitora well in all her endeavors and goal but also told her she would be truly missed.
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3.2. 2017-2018 District Attendance Resolution (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Melissa Stolley
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Student Services Director, Missy Stolley, will review truancy and attendance information with the Board of Education. With September being Attendance Awareness Month, it is requested that the Board of Education take action on the attached Attendance Resolution for 2017.
Discussion:
Mrs. Stolley discussed the Attendance Awareness Month Resolution. This is part of the United Way's Attendance Coalition Kickoff on September 1st in Council Bluffs. Steve Snodgrass, our social worker was a NE Honoree. Dr. Martha Bruckner was honored at this event as well. The District attendance process was reviewed as well as goals for the coming year as it relates to attendance.
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3.3. 2017-2018 District Budget Adoption (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Jason Buckingham, Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs, will outline the details of the 2017-2018 District Budget. All of this information was outlined in the required public hearings prior to the meeting. The Administration recommends approval of the 2017-2018 District Budget and subsequent tax request to fund the District Budget.
The 2017-2018 District Budget includes the General Fund Total Budget of $37,761,353 the Activities Fund of $936,120; the School Lunch Fund of $1,856,846; the Bond Fund of $2,943,150; the Special Building Fund of $2,571,115 the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund of $2,207,830; the Cooperative Fund of $2,316,815; and the Student Fee Fund of $36,000.00.
Discussion:
The 2017-18 Budget, passed as presented. Approval of the 2017-2018 General Fund Total Budget of $37,761,353 the Activities Fund of $936,120; the School Lunch Fund of $1,856,846; the Bond Fund of $2,943,150; the Special Building Fund of $2,571,115 the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund of $2,207,830; the Cooperative Fund of $2,316,815; and the Student Fee Fund of $36,000.00. The 2017-2018 Ralston Public Schools budget reflects a General Fund Operating Budget of $33,784,182 with an additional $3,977,171 budgeted for grants, short term loans and voluntary separation. The current levy for this budget under the levy limitation is $1.05. The combined levy for all funds for 2017-2018 is $1.2598 which represents a decrease from the previous year. Hearings for public comment regarding the proposed budget were held at 6:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. prior to this board meeting. There were no public comments.
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3.4. 2017-2018 District Tax request Resolution (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Jason Buckingham, Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs, will outline in detail the required tax request to fund the 2017-2018 District Budget. Prior to the meeting tonight all required budget hearings were conducted to hear input regarding the District Budget and Tax Request. It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education approve the 2017-2018 Tax Request Resolution as outlined and presented. The 2017/2018 budget requires the following property tax request.
Total All Funds $20,312,197 1.2598
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4. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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.
Discussion:
The Board, entered into Executive session, after a brief recess at 7:50 p.m. |
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4.1. Executive Session (Action)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board of Education will go into executive session to discuss a possible real estate purchase.
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5. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1. Announcements
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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5.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Supplemental Documents include the following:
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5.3. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Board of Education Meeting - Mon., September 25, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board Strategic Planning Retreat - Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 12:30-5:30 pm BECI, Aksarben Village, Omaha Board of Education Meeting - Mon., October 9, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center NASB Area Membership Meeting - Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - 5:00 pm Omaha, NE Board of Education Meeting - Mon., October 23, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center |
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5.4. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board will move to adjourn meeting.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m. |
