January 8, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business
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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
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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
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AdvancED 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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1.1.1.1. Oath of Office
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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1.2. Board of Education Reorganization (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Reorganization of the Board for the 2018 year.
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1.3. 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.
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1.3.1. Public Comment
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Procedural Item
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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. At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.
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1.4. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the December 11, 2017 meeting; December Financial Reports, December bills in the amount of $497,060.59 for the General Fund, $5,750.00 for the Building Fund, and $350.00 for the Qualified Capital Purpose Fund, 2017-18 Probationary Contract for Alexa McEvoy, English, RHS, and Probationary Contract for Ashley Bartel, 4th Grade, KW, resignation letter for Kathleen Longacre, 1st Grade, Mockingbird and Jean Gutschenritter, 4th Grade, Seymour, as part of the Voluntary Separation Program and Resignation Letter for Lisa McKee, 4th Grade, KW. Prior to the meeting Jay Irwin and Deb Gerch reviewed the bills.
AdvancED 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. AdvancED Standard 1.7 - Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organization effectiveness in support of teaching and learning. Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.
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2. Board Development and Communication
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2.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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.
AdvancED 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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2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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Information Item
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2.2.1. Superintendent Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler presented the Superintendent Evaluation to the Board for review. AdvancED Standard 1.6 - Leaders implement staff supervision and evaluation processes to improve professional practice and organization effectiveness. Board Policy 4057, Superintendent Evaluation.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler presented the feedback from his Superintendent Evaluation to the Board. Several members had not been in attendance at the December 11th meeting, so he tabled that presentation until this meeting. Mrs. Richards asked that the Superintendent Contract be brought to the January 22nd meeting for a vote.
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2.2.2. Community Engagement Process Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler/Mr. Jeremy Maskel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Maskel will update the Board on the Strategic Planning Process.
AdvancED Standard 1.5 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities. Board Policy 2001 - Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status.
Discussion:
Mr. Maskel updated the Board on the Community Engagement Process. Marsha Herring set up a calendar (attached) for the Community Engagement events. We will be providing childcare and keeping the R-Pantry open to encourage participation and to provide Ralston families an opportunity to have two events available at the same time. Surveys will also be available online for those that choose not to participation in person, but we would highly encourage more active participation. This is where we will gain the best feedback. If there are other stakeholders that you know are active but are not normally part of our Ralston contacts, please invite them! Mrs. Richards asked if we are reaching out to our Option Enrollment Families. Mr. Maskel said we would not be hosting a separate event for them, but they would be participating as part of the other groups. Mr. Overkamp asked how this information would be used and guiding us forward. We are welcome to attend but are asked to be silent observers. Marsha's team will be putting together a report and the data from all the surveys. We will take whatever we have heard and then further information/comments from the Board, and go back to the public and let them know what we have learned.
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2.2.3. ELL Program Review
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Cecelia Wilken/Dr. Josh Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Wilken will review the ELL Program with the Board.
Discussion:
Dr. Josh Wilken provided an updated on the ELL Program in the District. We asked Susan Mayberger, an Educational Consultant, to review our ELL Program and provide feedback. There were many strengths listed including: Our staff being very positive about our ELL students and program, class sizes were small, we utilize a model that provides small group instruction at the appropriate level, our District culture is healthy, and a Latino Leaders Club at the HS was well attended. Opportunities for improvement included: Increasing professional development opportunities for EL teachers, have a guaranteed and viable curriculum, add additional bilingual resources to include hiring additional staff, additional instructional time and materials, and a consistent plan for EL services across the district. Susan also provided additional resources used by other districts with ELL Programs. Dr. Wilken reviewed a separate document with the Board outlining financial projections for the growth of the program.
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2.2.4. Legislative Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler/Mrs. 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 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Mrs. Richards presented a Legislative Relations update. We begin this session January 3rd, and it promises to be an interesting and challenging one. We will extend invitations to Sen. Riepe and Sen. McDonald to visit our District.
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2.2.5. 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 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
The current Enrollment Report was reviewed by the Board. Mrs. Wilken said we officially started K-12 enrollment today! Kindergarten is off to a good start already. Mrs. Richards asked if we have information on projections for graduation yet, and Dr. Welte said those numbers will not be ready until about March.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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Information Item
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3.1. Public Schools that Work Resolution (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr, Mark Adler/Mrs. Linda Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Advanced Rank/Weighted Goal Criteria will be reviewed with the Board.
AdvancED Standards 2.5 - Educators implement a curriculum that is based on high expectations and prepares learners for their next levels. Board Policy 6005, Academic Credits and Graduation Requirements.
Discussion:
The Public Schools that Work Resolution was presented for approval by the Board. A new document will be created with Linda Richards, the current Board President, as signer.
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3.2. District Service Providers (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Our list of District Service providers was presented for approval.
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4. Policy Review
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4.1. Policy 6005--Academic Credits and Graduation Requirements (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board of Education will discuss changes and consider approval of proposed Policy #6005--Academic Credits and Graduation Requirements.
Discussion:
Policy 6005 was presented to the Board for approval. These changes were made as a reflection of the state standards/name change and updates. Dr. Welte supports the request to help ensure clarity and consistency between BOE policy, RHS registration materials, and student needs for post-secondary applications.
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5. Executive Session Disclosure
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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:
Executive Session to discuss negotiations. AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2021, Executive Meetings.
Discussion:
The Board elected to move into Executive Session at 8:25 pm. |
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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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SupplementalInformation and Documents include the following: Brief discussion on bleachers at the H.S. More formal presentation at a future meeting.
Discussion:
As an additional item in the "Supplemental Section," Mr. Buckingham mentioned he will be bringing further information on the status of the HS bleachers. They are in a serious state of disrepair, and we need to look at either repairing or replacing them. He will return to the Board once he has the necessary information at a later date. Repairs would be approximately $250,000 and replacement in the range of $500,000.
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6.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., January 22, 2018 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center UNO PDK Boards of Education Dinner - Wednesday, January 24, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Milo Bail Student Center, UNO, Omaha Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 12, 2018 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 26, 2018 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center NSBA National Conference - April 7-9, 2018 - San Antonio, TX |
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6.4. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
