August 12, 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 July 22, 2019 meeting; July Financial Reports, July bills in the amount of $367,955.59 for the General Fund, and $1,160.00 for the Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Jay Irwin and Elizabeth Kumru reviewed the bills.  Resignation from Jeremy Maskel, Director of External Relations and Engagement.

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. Jason Buckingham will outline information in relation to upgrading components to the District Network Server resources.  Current Servers are nearing the end of the service agreement and will no longer be supported for technical assistance/repair.  All bids are for 5 years of support.

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

Rationale:  Mr. Jason Buckingham will outline the status of several HVAC compressors within the District that have failed and will need to be replaced so the existing HVAC systems can run efficiently.  Bid proposals will be presented as it relates to individual units.  The administration will coordinate a plan to address these issues with the Board of Education. 

We have three more compressors that are in different stages of failure.  Meadows has two and Blumfield has one.  The administration asks that the BOE approve the compressor replacements.

AdvancEd 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 3.7 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repairs or Site Improvements.
 

Rationale:  Mr. Jason Buckingham will outline the preliminary DRAFT 2019/2020 District Budget and answer any questions and get direction on further development from the Board of Education.

AdvancEd 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 Policy 3001 Budget

Rationale:  Dr. Cecilia Wilken will outline for the Board of Education the requirements and annual calendar of meeting dates to fulfill the requirements of LB 399.  

AdvancEd Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Policy 6039 Americanism.

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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. Mark Adler and President Richards will ask the Board of Education to approve the proposed Legislative Services Contract from Kissel Kohout ES Associates for a three year term starting August 1, 2019.  

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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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 discuss proposed Policy 5012--Promoting Student Resilience with the Board of Education.  The administration would ask that Policy 5012 be placed on the August 26th meeting of the Board of Education for approval with any changes that are suggested.

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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:

Bill Review Schedule - 2019
2019/2020 MABE Meeting Schedule
2018/2019 GOALS Annual Report

 

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Thursday, August 22, 2019 - 4:30 pm (registration)  NASB Area Membership Meeting - La Vista

Monday, August 26, 2019 - 6:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting - Virginia Moon Administrative Center

November 7 - 11:30 am - Karen Western -  Thanksgiving luncheon

November 14, 11:30 am - RHS - Senior Citizen Thanksgiving luncheon 

November 20-22, 2019 - State Education Conference - CHI Center Omaha

                       

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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.