July 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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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2.1. 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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3. 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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3.1. 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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4. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the July 8, 2019.
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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5. Board Development and Communication
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5.1. 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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6. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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6.1. blueprint Program Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Josh Wilken
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Information Item
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Dr. Josh Wilken will update the Board of Education on the blueprint Program. Dr. Wilken will discuss the many initiatives happening across RPS in college and career readiness.
AdvancEd Standard 2.6 The system implements a process to ensure the curriculum is aligned to standards and best practices. Policy 6003 Instructional Program.
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6.2. 2019/2020 Professional Development and Opening Session Schedules
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Information Item
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Dr. Adler and members of the administrative cabinet will outline the pre-service professional development days and All Staff Opening Session for the 2019/2020 school year.
AdvancEd Standard The system's professional learning structure and expectations promote collaboration and collegiality to improve learner performance and organizational effectiveness. Policy 4032 Professional Growth. |
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6.3. Legislative Services Contract Discussion
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Mark Adler and President Richards will review the proposed Legislative Services Contract from Kissel Kohout ES Associates for a three year term starting August 1, 2019. The administration would ask that the Legislative Services Contract and any suggested changes be brought for approval at the August 12, 2019 meeting of the Board of Education.
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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6.4. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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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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6.5. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jay Irwin
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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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6.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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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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6.7. Board of Education Professional Development
Speaker(s):
Ms. Linda Richards
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Information Item
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Ms. Richards will provide learning and collaboration opportunities for the Board of Education and administration. The focus of this training session will be on the Vision Questions provided by Mrs. Richards in May. A copy of the Vision Questions is attached.
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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7. Standards Based School Improvement
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8. Policy Review
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8.1. 2019-2020 Board of Education Policy Update (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Action Item
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At the July 8th meeting of the Board of Education the administration presented the recommended changes to the Board of Education Policies as recommended by the District's Policy Service. The 2019/2020 Board of Education Policy Update is the result of changes in state and federal law over the last year as well as needed procedural changes identified. After feedback from the Board of Education on July 8, 2019, the administration asks that the following Board of Education Policies be approved as presented.
Policy 1002 Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies 2002--Organization of the Board 2006--Complaint Procedure 2014--Relationship with District Legal Counsel 2015--Student Involvement in Decision Making 2017--Indemnification and Liability Insurance 3003.1--Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds 3004.1--Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds 3016--Use of Tobacco Products 3039--Threat Assessment and Response 3046--Animals at Schools 3050--Technology in the Classroom 3051--Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response 3053--Nondiscrimination 3054--Law Enforcement Unit 3057--Compensation of Board Members 3058--Cooperative Programs and Services 3059--Gate Receipts and Admissions 4048--Assessment Administration and Security 4052--Job References to Prospective Employers 5002--Admission of Students 5016--Student Records 5017--Routine Directory Information 5035--Student Discipline 5063--Audio and Video Recording
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8.2. 2019-2020 Ralston Public Schools Staff Handbook (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael Rupprecht
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Action Item
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Dr. Michael Rupprecht outlined suggested changes for the Ralston Public Schools Staff Handbook for the 2019-2020 school year at the July 8th Meeting of the Board of Education. The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the 2019-2020 RPS Staff Handbook as presented.
Standard 1.7 Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness in support of teaching and learning. Policy 4034 Employee and Student Handbooks
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9. Executive Session Disclosure
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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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10. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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10.1. Announcements
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10.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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10.3. Future Board Calendar
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Friday, August 2, 2019 - 11:00-12:30 - New Teacher Luncheon with Superintendent - Oak Hills Country Club
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11. 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. |
