September 24, 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
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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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1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the September 10, 2018 meeting.
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
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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. |
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2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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2.2.1. Learning Community Update--Mr. David Patton
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. David Patton, CEO of the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy County will attend the meeting to update the Board of Education on programming happening within the Learning Community as well as plans and ideas for the future. Mr. Patton will also allow time to respond to any questions that the Board of Education may have along the way.
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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2.2.2. Mockingbird Elementary AdvancED SIP Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brian Ferguson & Barb Stratman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Brian Ferguson, Principal at Mockingbird Elementary School, will present the Mockingbird Elementary School AdvancED School Improvement Plan and respond to questions accordingly.
AdvancED Standard 2.5 - Educators implement a curriculum that is based on high expectations and prepares learners for their next levels. Board Policy 2.5, Curriculum Development and Assessment.
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2.2.3. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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.
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2.2.4. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jay Irwin
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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2.2.5. 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.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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3.1. Central Office Sewer Line Repair (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Mr. Jason Buckingham will present information on various bid proposals to repair the broken sewer line for the Virginia Moon Administrative Center. Mr. Buckingham will recommend approval of one vendor and ask the Board of Education to approve that bid proposal to complete the needed repair work.
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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3.2. Approval of REA as the exclusive bargaining agent for the Ralston Public Schools' Certified Staff (action item)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Policy 4017 Relations with Employee Collective Bargaining Associations.
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4. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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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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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
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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6.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., October 8, 2018– 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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6.4. 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. |
