July 11, 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 June 27th meeting; June Financial Reports, June bills in the amount of $503,623.89 for the General Fund, and $542,449.60 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Mary Roarty and Samantha Willey reviewed the bills. 

Recommend the following teacher be hired for the 2022-23 school year:
Jera Sterner - Deaf Education Itinerant.  BA-Baptist Bible College (Springfield, MO).  Previous Experience: Leyton Public Schools - Dalton, NE (2007-13).
Kaylie Alexander - Karen Western - Kindergarten.  Was on a Replacement Contract for 2021-22.  Rehired for 2022-23 on a Probationary Contract. 

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. Mark Adler and Mrs. Judy Kyle will provide a comprehensive end of year report to the Board of Education on the Nutrition Services Program within Ralston Public Schools.

Rationale:  Dr. Mark Adler will provide an overview of the services provided over the last year by Arbor Family Counseling.  Further, the administration would ask the Board of Education to consider renewal of the Arbor Family Counseling Contract.  The DRAFT 2022-2023 contract is attached.  The administration would ask for approval of the 2022-2023 Arbor Family Counseling Contract at the July 25, 2022 meeting of the Board of Education.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler, Mr. Buckingham, and members of the administrative team will provide an update to the Board of Education on the progress of various projects in motion with the 2021 Future Ready Ralston Bond Initiative.

 

Rationale:  Dr. Mark Adler will provide a DRAFT overview of the 2021-2022 District Budget Amendment for the Board of Education and Administration.  Although approved on September 21, 2021, the current District budget is in need of being amended to accommodate changes resulting from the successful passing of the 2021 Future Ready Bond Initiative.  An overview of the proposed amendments are included along with the required public notification documents.  A public hearing of the 2021-2022 Amended District Budget will be conducted on July 25, 2022, beginning at 5:45 PM.  The administration would ask the Board of Education to approve the 2021-2022 Amended District Budget at their regular meeting on July 25, 2022.

 

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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:  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.

Rationale:  Dr. Mark Adler will provide an overview of the services provided over the last year by Arbor Family Counseling.  Further, the administration would ask the Board of Education to consider renewal of the Arbor Family Counseling Contract.  The DRAFT 2022-2023 contract is attached.  The administration would ask for approval of the 2022-2023 Arbor Family Counseling Contract at the July 25, 2022 meeting of the Board of Education.

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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:  Mr. Joe Kohout was on hand to visit with the Board of Education about renewing the legislative services contract between Kissel, Kohout, ES Associates and Ralston Public Schools at the June 27th Meeting.  The proposed legislative services contract is attached.  The administration recommends approval of the attached contract.

Rationale:  Mr. Jason Buckingham presented bids to the Board of Education on NJune 27th for the replacement of a grease interceptor at Ralston Middle School.  The current grease interceptor is at the end of its useful life and needs replaced.  Mr. Buckingham outlined the important information and address and questions at the last meeting.  The administration recommends approval of the bid from Eyman Plumbing in the amount of $23,865.00 for replacement.

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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.

Rationale:  Each summer the student handbooks at the elementary, middle school, and high school level are reviewed and adjusted as needed.  Dr. Wilken provide an overview of the suggested changes to the handbooks at each level at the Board's June 27th Meeting.  After discussion suggested changes were made.  The administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the 2022-2023 Students Handbooks as presented.

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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 - 2022

 

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                  Board of Education Meeting – Mon., July 25 – 6:00 p.m.
                                Virginia Moon Administrative Center

July 25 - 5:45-6:00 - Public Hearing for the Amended District Budget
August 2 - 11:30-1:00 - New Teacher Chamber Lunch - Liberty First Credit Union Arena
August 3 - 11:00-12:30 - Superintendent's Luncheon - RHS Cafeteria
August 5 - 11:00-11:45 - RPS Kick-Off Event - RHS Auditorium
August 5 - 11:45-12:45 - RPS Kick-Off Luncheon - RHS Cafeteria
September 1 - NASB Area Membership Meeting - La Vista, NE
November 10 - Thanksgiving Luncheon at KW 

                       

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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.