May 13, 2019 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. 

The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments.  Individuals may only speak one time per topic and must limit comments to around three (3) minutes. In the event more than 10 individuals wish to address the board, the 30 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers. At the discretion of the Board President or Chair, speakers may be allotted additional time.

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 April 22 meeting; April Financial Reports, April bills in the amount of $1,010,448.09 for the General Fund, $950.17 for the Depreciation Fund and $101,705.80 for the Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Elizabeth Kumru reviewed the bills.

Teaching contracts for: Steven Rivas, WW SPED; Kellie Harris, Blumfield 5th; Katherine Taylor, Meadows/WW ELL; Heather Pash, Blumfield ELL; Megan Zurini, KW SPED
Resignations for Laura Heller, WW SPED

 

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:  Ms. Heather Johnson will sponsor members of the 2019 National History Day competition.  The Ralston Public Schools NHD Team will present highlights of their projects to the Board of Education.

NHD Websites:
 
Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Policy 6043 Contests for Students.
Policy 6047 Participation in Competitions or Activities Beyond State Level.

 

Rationale:  Dr. Michael Rupprecht will outline the details included on the final report for the District AdvancED Engagement Review that took place on February 19-22, 2019.  

AdvancEd Standard 1.9 The system provides experiences that cultivate and improve leadership effectiveness.  Policy 6003 Instructional Program; Policy 6004 Curriculum Development and Assessment

Rationale:  Ms. Richards will provide learning and collaboration opportunities for the Board of Education and administration.

AdvancEd Standard 1.9 The system provides experiences that cultivate and improve leadership effectiveness.  Policy 2003 Development and Education of Board Members. Policy 2001 Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status.

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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. Jason Buckingham and Mr. Scott Keene from Ameritas will outline the process for early repayment of Build America Bonds for the Ralston Public Schools.  After discussion, the Administration will ask the Board to approve the early repayment call resolution for Build America Bonds.

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.  Board of Education Policy 3006, Bond Campaigns.

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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.

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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:

Medical Sciences Academy Ceremony
May 15th - 8:00 am
Bergan Mercy 6th floor conference room

Leadership Academy Participants

Bill Review Schedule - 2019

 

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                  Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 10 – 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.