August 14, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business

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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 July 23, 2018 meeting; July, 2018 Financial Reports, July bills in the amount of $831,579.94 for the General Fund;  $170,193.19 for the Building Fund; and $59,985.88 for the Depreciation Fund.  Prior to the meeting Jay Irwin and Tresha Rodgers reviewed the bills. 

Contract for Katlyn Powers, RHS English and Victoria Stangl, Blumfield 4th.

 

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 will provide information on potential bus camera upgrades as well as lunch scanner upgrades for future use.

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 3004 General Purchasing and Procurement

 

Rationale:  Dr. Mark Adler will provide DRAFT superintendent goals and metrics to the Board of Education for review for the 2018/2019 school year.

Standard 1.6 Leaders implement staff supervision and evaluation processes to improve professional practice and organizational effectiveness.  Policy 4057 Superintendent Evaluation

Rationale:  Mr. Jason Buckingham will discuss details and current financial positioning to execute a general fund transfer to the depreciation fund through Board of Education action later in August.  Mr. Buckingham will outline potential scenarios for the Board to consider.

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:  Mr. Buckingham will outline further developments and the progress made on the 2018/2019 District Budget.

AdvancEd 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.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will discuss with the Board of Education gaining their support for the #BeKind Day Board resolution for August 24, 2018.

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

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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:  The Administration will ask the Board of Education to approve the 2018/2019 District Staff Handbook as presented.  The handbook was reviewed at the August 14th meeting of the Board of Education.

Standard 1.7 Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organization effectiveness in support of teaching and learning.  Policy 4034 Employee and Student Handbooks

Rationale:  The Administration asks that the Board of Education approve Policy 3003.1--Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds.  This policy was previously reviewed by the Board of Education at their regular meeting on August 14, 2018.

Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Policy 1002 Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies.

Rationale:  Mr. Buckingham will discuss suggested changes to Policy 3004--General Purchasing and Procurement.  The administration will ask for this policy to be approved with any suggested changes during the August 27th meeting of the Board of Education.

Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Policy 1002 Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies.

Rationale:  Mr. Buckingham will discuss suggested changes to Policy 3004.1--Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds.  The administration will ask for this policy to be approved with any suggested changes during the August 27th meeting of the Board of Education.

Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Policy 1002 Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies.

Rationale:  Dr. Rupprecht will review proposed policy 4013 - Grievance Procedure with the Board of Education

Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Policy 1002 Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies.

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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., August 27, 2018 - 6:00 pm
     Virginia Moon Administration 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.