October 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
The October 23, 2017 Board Meeting will be called to order.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status. |
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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.
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1.2.1. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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.
Discussion:
Nick Fox was present at the board meeting to make a public comment on RHS students kneeling during the National Anthem.
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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 October 9, 2017 meeting.
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.
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2. Board Development and Communication
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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:
Mr. Overkamp said fall sports are wrapping up, and we are looking forward to Winter activities. Mrs. Johnson attended the first MS band and choir concert this week. Great to see how the kids have grown and improved. Mrs. Richards said congratulations to the HS band. She is reading to first graders at Wildewood on Friday. Dr. Irwin thanked Mrs. Richards for her work with NASB on the Regional meeting held a few weeks ago. |
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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:
Mr. Buckingham gave the Superintendent's Update in Dr. Adler's absence. Great News! EHA Wellness will have 0% increase for next year. A boiler at RHS went out, so we will have to replace that. We have the funds for that, but it was an unexpected expense.
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2.2.1. Home Visit Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Melissa Stolley/Mrs. Cecelia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will review the Home Visit Report with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 2.6 - Leadership and staff supervision and evaluation processes result in improved professional practice in all areas of the system and improved student success. Board Policy 6003, Instructional Program.
Discussion:
Most of our elementary schools hosted a park night. Secondary level was grades 7, 8, and 9, and they have open houses. Most parents will attend a park night or open house and then not want a home visit. About 10% were unable to connect at all. We ask our staff to go outside Ralston boundaries for home visits. The blue area of the pie chart shows that 23% took 2 or more times to connect. Mrs. Wilken said there are a number of steps are staff are taking to reach our families.They have lots of flexibility in scheduling. Mrs. Stolley commented that we have very mobile families and many times they may have moved before we are aware one month into school.48% didn't do them at their home. Regarding home visit training - a representative is in every building (someone usually very energized about home visits). There is one on one training. We provide the framework and the staff then connect with an individual person requiring training. Mrs. Richards asked questions about how to measure growth in this program, feedback from teachers and families, what they have learned in this process, what changes have they seen in the classroom approach because of these visits? She also commented that park nights were never the original intent. The program in Kentucky that we are patterned after, had to keep changing to meeting the needs of families. Mrs. Gerch appreciates that teachers reach out to Board members about attending these home visits with them. She sees the passion that the teachers have!
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2.2.2. Statewide Assessment Results Status Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tiffanie Welte/Mrs. Cecelia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will review the Statewide Assessment Results with the Board for primary and secondary education.
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 larning and an examination of professional practice. Board Policy 6004, Curriculum Development and Assessment.
Discussion:
Dr. Welte discussed secondary results first. Juniors at the high school will receive ACT results in May before the data from the state is released. State benchmarks for this data hasn't been set yet. Scores saying "on track" means on track for reaching those numbers at graduation. "Developing" any numbers lower than "on track" . This was the first year the writing portion has been given in Ralston. We won't know how this looks on the state report until later. Staff at the HS is looking into how our students performed in all areas and at different methods for ACT prep in the future.
Mrs. Wilken discussed NESA being much the same way - statewide results are not in. Our standards were higher this year, so scores will be lower. MAP Data - 67% performance at grade level in reading, which is an increase of 3%. This has been accomplished through intentionality (related to engagement) and curriculum.
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2.2.3. Strategic Planning Process Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler/Mrs. Cecelia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler and Mrs. Wilken will provide continuing discussion with the Board of Education on the Strategic Planning Process. Ideas and processes will be presented on the next steps in the development of a 3-5 year strategic plan.
AdvancEd Standard 2.6 - Leadership and staff supervision and evaluation processes result in improved professional practice in all areas of the system and improved student success. Board Policy 2003, Development and Education of Board Members.
Discussion:
Mr. Maskel discussed coordinated with Marcia Herring at NASB on the strategic planning process. We will work on getting District feedback from our stakeholders. |
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2.2.4. 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
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. Bus Purchase (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham will present the bus purchase bids for approval by 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 3004, General Purchasing and Procurement.
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4. 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. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5.1. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Board President
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: Food Service Report for September
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5.3. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., November 13, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center State Education Conference - November 15-17, 2017 La Vista Convention Center Thanksgiving Holiday - November 22 - 24 Board of Education Meeting - Mon., November 27, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting - Mon., December 11, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center ONLY MEETING IN DECEMBER |
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5.4. Adjourn (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status. |
