July 9, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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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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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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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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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.

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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Consent agenda items include minutes from the June 25, 2018 meeting.  June, 2018 Financial Reports, June bills in the amount of $492,598.41 for the General Fund,  $5,437.50 for the Building Fund and $27,462.00 for the Depreciation Fund.  Contracts for Elizabeth Schooler, District Wide Nurse and Charisse Dube, Karen Western, 2nd grade.  Resignation from Brandie Yates.

Prior to the meeting Deb Gerch and Heather Johnson 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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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.

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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 1.5 - the governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to 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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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.

Rationale:  Mr. Buckingham and Ms. Judy Kyle will present the Nutrition Services Annual Report to the Board of Education.

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.   Policy 3012 School Meal Program and Meal Charges.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and the Board of Education will discuss the recent results of the Superintendent Evaluation.

Standard 1.5 The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities.  Policy 2001 Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham will share very preliminary draft budget projections with the Board of Education.

Standard 3.7  The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning and use of resources in support of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 3001 Budget

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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.

Rationale:  Dr. Jay Irwin will update the Board of Education on items and information that is under consideration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards.

Standard 1.8 Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.

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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.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler provided the Board of Education with copies of a proposed Principal Evaluation System intended to be used for principals during the 2018/2019 school year.  This new system aligns with the Danielson Framework for Teaching which is the foundation for our teacher evaluation system.  Using a common instructional language is powerful for growth in instruction, learning, and leadership.  The proposed Principal Evaluation System will be a discussion item on the June 25th Board of Education agenda with Board approval scheduled for July 9th.

The administration requests for the the Principal Evaluation System to be approved by the Board of Education as presented.

Standard 3.4 The system attracts and retains qualified personnel who support the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 4026 Administrative Employees

Rationale:  Prior to the meeting at 5:45 PM the 2018/2019 Student Fees Hearing was conducted.  The administration recommends the approval of the 2018/2019 student fees list.

Standard 3.7 The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning and use of resources in support of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 5045 Student fees, fines and charges.

Rationale:  Mr. Buckingham will present the different bid proposals for the replacement of the Ralston High School boilers.  After review of the bid proposals, the administration would ask for the Board to approve one of the proposals so the boiler replacement can be completed.

Standard 3.7 The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning and use of resources in support of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 3003 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repairs or Site Improvements.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

AdvancED Standard 1.5 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within the defined roles and responsibilities.  Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will outline final changes to selected policies for the Board of Education and ask for approval of the policies outlined in the list below.  For reference the policies requiring updates were reviewed by the Board of Education during the June 11th and June 25th Board of Education Meetings.

2018/2019 Policy Update List
2002 Organization of the Board
2006 Complaint Procedure
2007 Reimbursement and Misc. Expenditures
2013 Violation of Board Ethics
3020 Copyright Compliance
3022 Volunteers
3023 Record Management and Retention
3025 Outstanding Checks
3040 School Safety and Security
3047 Data Breach Response
3048 Communicable Disease
3049 Drones and Unmanned Aircraft
3050 Technology in the Classroom
3053 Compensation of Board Members
3054 Cooperative Programs and Services
3055 Golden Age Pass
3056 Visitors to Schools
4012 Staff Internet and Computer Use
4014 Employment-Related Sexual Harassment
5008 Pregnant or Parenting Students
5017 Routine Directory Information
5026 Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment of Students
5035 Student Discipline
5037 Student Internet and Information Technology Asset Usage
5045 Student Fees, Fines and Charges
5054 Student Bullying
5057 District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy
5062 Lice and Nits
5067 Implementation of Student Assistance Team Process
6007 Senior Recognition
6021 District Criteria for Selecting Evaluators to be Used for Special Education Evaluation and Verification and Independent Educational Evaluations
6027 Field Trips
6031 Emergency Exclusion
6036 Reading Instruction and Intervention Services

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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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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Student/Staff Count

 

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                  Board of Education Meeting – Mon., July 23, 2018 – 6:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                       

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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.