February 12, 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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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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
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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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1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
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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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1.2.1. 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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1.2.2. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include: 1. Minutes from the January 11, 2018 meeting. 3. A request to recognize Sheron Messerschmidt as the official bargaining agent for the Sign Language Interpreters of Ralston Education Association (REA) during negotiations in the spring. 5. Resignation letter for Tracy Hinchcliff Smith, Business Teacher, RHS. 11. Local Substitute Teacher Certificate Request for Elisa Brinklow. AdvancED Standard 3.4 The system attracts and retains qualified personnel who support the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 4022, Certification and Endorsements.
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2. Board Development and Communication
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2.1. Board Members’ Update
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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.
Discussion:
Mrs. Johnson attended MS Conferences and Show Choir. Dr. Irwin attended the NASB Board of Director's Meeting as our representative. Special congratulations to the MS Robotics team and to Mrs. Redmeske. The Pride Players (a LBGT Theater Group) has a Ralston High School student in their latest production. UNO will be hosting a huge LBGT Conference this weekend. He also thanked Mrs. Krist and the culinary group for preparing the most delicious dinner for Board Apprection! Mr. Overkamp thanked Mrs.Krist and the culinary students as well. Attending wrestling and swimming state qualifications this week. He was blown away by the Community Engagements last week. Thank you to everyone who came out and participated, even with the inclement weather. It was eye opening. He is looking to diving deeper into the feedback we receive. Mrs. Gerch ditto'd Mr. Overkamp's comments. It is important to see the outcome and make our District move in the direction we want for the future! It is also nice to hear parents talk about respect, home visits and how much our teachers really care! This is for our future. She went to a dinner at UNO and heard discussions on Charter and Public Schools. MS Conferences were great - I appreciate Mr. Parizek. Mrs. Gerch then read a letter she wrote about Mrs. Hinchcliffe-Smith and what she has meant to this District and her son. As a role model, a leader, for giving our kids life skills to take out into the world. Mrs. Rodgers praised the Community Engagement process as well and the great turnout. The feedback she heard was the same things the Board talked about at their "Strategic Visioning Retreat" last fall. It is rewarding to hear it echoed from the parents. Our kids can cook!!! She will attending Lego League this Thursday and hoping they bring home a big win! The Financial membership group she is a part of had a representative from R-Pantry come and speak - great presentation! Mrs. Richards praised the packets that she gave out to Senators in DC last week. She attended the Advocacy Institute there and had good conversations. |
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2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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Discussion:
Dr. Adler attended basketball this week and enjoyed "Riot" with the Show Choir. There was a good story about Austin Middleton, one of our wrestlers, and shows what kind of kids we have in this district.
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2.2.1. Wireless Update Project
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Jason Buckingham will talk with the Board of Education about the results of an "RFP" that was issued to do some Wireless Updates within various buildings in Ralston Public Schools.
AdvancED Standard 3.8 - The system allocates human, material, and fiscal resources in alignment with the system's identified needs and priorities to improve student performance and organizational effectiveness. Board Policy 3003 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling Repairs or Site Improvements.
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham provided a Wireless Update Project.
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2.2.2. Orval Smith Baseball Field Interlocal Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Information Item
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Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham will talk with the Board of Education about renewing the interlocal agreement between the City of Ralston and Ralston Public Schools concerning the use and maintenance of Orval Smith Baseball Field located on Park Drive in Ralston.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 - Learners have equitable opportunities to develop skills and achieve the content and learning priorities established by the system. Board Policy 3048 - Cooperative Programs and Services.
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham discussed the Interlocal Agreement for the Orval Smith field with the Board. We will want to look at this agreement with the city and see if we want to continue in the future. We have renewed the agreement for another year. We have spoken with the new baseball coach, and he is willing to take this on. Our maintenance staff will do it until he takes over. We will be responsible for the outfield, and the city will be responsible for the infield. Several board members commented that it was poorly taken care of and was an embarrassment during games. We need to make sure this gets done properly.
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2.2.3. Student Achievement Progress Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tiffanie Welte/Mrs. Cecelia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will review the Achievement Strategic Plan 2018 with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 2.6 - The system implements a process to ensure the curriculum is aligned to standards and best practices. Board Policy 6003, Instructional Program.
Discussion:
The Student Achievement Progress report was reviewed by the Board.
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2.2.4. Calendar Revisions Discussion
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tiffanie Welte/Mrs. Cecelia Wilken
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Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will review the proposed changes to the 2018-2019 and the 2019-2020 calendars with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 6002 - School Calendar.
Discussion:
Calendars for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years were reviewed by the Board. Mrs. Wilken said they collected feedback form students, parents and staff to arrive at this version. These included removing 1/2 days from the schedule, having a full week at spring break and finishing the school year before Memorial Day. They tried to incorporate all of these changes into the calendars. They will be brought to the next meeting for a vote.
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2.2.5. Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler will discuss the Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 2.6 The system implements a process to ensure the curriculum is aligned to standards and best practices. Board Policy 6003 - Instructional Program.
Discussion:
This is a good opportunity to review this grant in the coming months.
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2.2.6. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Linda Richards/Mr. Joe Kohout
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Dr. Adler, Mr. Buckingham, and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding Legislative developments.
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 told the board members that Mr. Kohout fell and suffered a skull fracture last week. He is home recovering at this point. Brennan has been stepping up to take care of things in his absence. There is a link for our letters of testimony in the Board repository.
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2.2.7. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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:
There has been some fluctuation in enrollment recently. We have attributed that to mid-year graduations and a few other things. Some of those mid-year graduations are 5th years, some GEDs, etc. We had 41 new Kindergarten enrollments this period. We have started Kindergarten Option Enrollment in conjunction with that.
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2.3. Standards Based School Improvement
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2.3.1. Superintendent Contract (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Action Item
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Dr. Adler will ask the Board of Education to approve the proposed contract that is presented. All changes to the contract are outlined in red. The proposed contract has and continues to be displayed on the front page of the District website.
Discussion:
Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Gerch met with Dr. Adler prior to the meeting to discuss the contract. The Superintendent Contract was approved.
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2.4. Policy Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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2.4.1. Policy 4055 - Voluntary Separation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler will present Proposed Policy 4055 - Voluntary Separation Program for review.
AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensure adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 1002 - Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies.
Discussion:
A proposed policy for Voluntary Separation was reviewed with the Board. We are presently working with the REA on this during negotiations. Our Voluntary Separation Agreement has always been outlined in the Agreement. This is just to review at this time - it is an entirely new policy. We have never had a policy on Voluntary Separation. We would still have to make a motion in November on how much to fund the program. We can continue to use this as a tool. We will bring Policy 4055 to the next meeting for approval.
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3. 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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3.1. Executive Session (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Dr. Adler will update the Board of Education about the status of certified negotiations for the 2018/2019 school year. |
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4. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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5. Future Board Calendar
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NASB Education Forum - February 21-22, Kearney, NE
Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 26, 2018 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting - Monday, March 12, 2018 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting - Monday, March 26, 2018 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center NSBA National Conference - April 7-9, 2018 - San Antonio, TX |
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6. Adjourn
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Action Item
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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. |
