May 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Cognia 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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Cognia 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.

Cognia Standard 1.1:  The system commits to a purpose statement that defines beliefs about teaching and learning, including the expectations for learners.   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.

Cognia Standard 1.1:  The system commits to a purpose statement that defines beliefs about teaching and learning, including the expectations for learners.   Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the May 9th meeting.

Cognia 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.

Cognia Standard 1.7:  Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness in support of teaching and learning. Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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Cognia 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.

Cognia 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.  

Cognia 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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Cognia 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. Adler, Mr. Buckingham, and other members of the administrative team will provide the Board of Education with a preliminary look at the DRAFT 2022-2023 District Budget.  Mr. Buckingham will share factors that will impact the District Budget and address and questions that the Board may have.  The Budget Adoption Calendar will be shared again and reviewed outlining the steps that will be taken over the next few months to gather feedback on the budget and communicate appropriately.  

Rationale:  Dr. Wilken sent each Board Member a Google form asking each member to rank order their committee preference.  Dr. Adler reviewed the results and made some DRAFT committee assignments that will be submitted to President Roarty and the Board of Education for review and adjustment as needed.  The DRAFT Committee assignments are included with this Board Agenda item.  Dr. Adler will discuss the DRAFT committee assignments with the Board and make adjustments as directed.  The target date to begin committee work will be in June or July.

 

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Dr. Adler will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

Cognia 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:  Over the last 18 months a variety of school and community leaders have been working to establish a Family Resource Connector Network in the Ralston Area.  In addition to those efforts, the Learning Community has also been working to establish a Learning Community Center in the Ralston Area as identified as one of their strategic priorities.  These two community support organizations have combined efforts and are working collaboratively to establish the Learning Community Center and the Bridge Family Resource Connector Network in the same location.  These collaborative efforts will provide support to families and students from Birth to 3 (Learning Community) as well as academic, social, emotional, and health support to school aged children and families (Bridge Family Resource Connector Network).  The attached MOU will support the Bridge Family Resource Connector Network and was approved by the Ralston Board of Education on May 23, 2022.  Among a myriad of things, the Bridge Family Resource Connector Network will provide after school programming for students that is focused on the Arts. Ralston Public Schools financial commitment will be a one time payment of $125,000 to support the startup and initial programming for the Bridge.  The $125,000 expenditure will be paid from ESSER Funds in support of recovery learning.  The administration recommends payment of the $125,000 at the Board's Regular Meeting on February 27, 2023.

 

Rationale:  Ms. Robin Richards will work with other members of the Board of Education to develop sub committee assignments for 2023.

Rationale:  Mrs. Robin Richards will update the Board of Education on items and information that is under consideration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards.

Cognia 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.

Cognia 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:  The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the negotiated agreement between Local Union #226 Food Service Workers and Ralston Public Schools for the 2022/2023 School Year.  Mr. Jason Buckingham will outline all the proposed changes and address any questions that the Board of Education may have on the details included.  A redline and proposed final copy of the negotiated agreement is attached.

Rationale:  The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the negotiated agreement between Local Union #226 Operations and Maintenance Division and Ralston Public Schools for the 2022/2023 School Year.  Mr. Jason Buckingham will outline all the proposed changes and address any questions that the Board of Education may have on the details included.  A redline and proposed final copy of the negotiated agreement is attached.

Rationale:  As previously discussed at the May 9, 2022, meeting of the Board of Education, the administration is asking the Board of Education to grant permission for the Superintendent to approve the proposed contract for Phase 1.1 of the Elementary School Facilities Improvement Project between Ralston Public Schools and the Weitz Company.  Phase 1.1 involves Earthwork, including but not necessarily limited to stripping, grading, excavation, haul-off, and compaction/re-compaction.  Mr. Jason Buckingham will outline the details of the proposed contract and address any questions that the Board of Education may have.  

Rationale:  Over the last 18 months a variety of school and community leaders have been working to establish a Family Resource Center in the Ralston Area.  In addition to those efforts, the Learning Community has also been working to establish a Learning Community Center in the Ralston Area as identified as one of their strategic priorities.  These two community support organizations have combined efforts and are working collaboratively to establish the Learning Community Center and the Bridge Family Resource Center in the same location.  These collaborative efforts will provide support to families and students from Birth to 3 (Learning Community) as well as academic, social, emotional, and health support to school aged children and families (Bridge Family Resource Center).  The attached DRAFT MOU will support the Bridge Family Resource Center.  Among a myriad of things, the Bridge Family Resource Center will provide after school programming for students that is focused on the Arts.  Ralston Public Schools financial commitment will be a one time payment of $125,000 to support the startup and initial programming for the Bridge Family Resource Center.  The $125,000 expenditure will be paid from ESSER Funds in support of recovery learning.  

This topic was discussed in detail at the May 9th meeting of the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education.  The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the Bridge Family Resource Center MOU as presented.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

Cognia 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.

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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:

Food Service Report
Bill Review Schedule - 2022

 

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Cognia 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.