December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below. |
|
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
|
2.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. |
|
3. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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. |
|
3.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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.
Attachments:
()
|
|
4. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the November 22nd special meeting and the November 28th regular meeting; November Financial Reports, November bills in the amount of $476,584.58 for the General Fund, and $723,479.00 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Robin Richards and Merv Riepe reviewed the bills. Local substitute certificate for Blake Smith. Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. Cognia Standard 11: Leaders create and maintain institutional structures and processes that support learners and staff members in both stable and changing environments.
Attachments:
()
|
|
5. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. |
|
5.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. |
|
6. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Cognia Standard 2: Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs. |
|
6.1. Blumfield Elementary School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Mr. Casey Knight
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mr. Casey Knight and Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Blumfield Elementary.
Attachments:
()
|
|
6.2. Policy 6005--Academic Credits and Graduation Requirements
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cecilia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide the Board of Education with suggested changes to Policy 6005 Academic Credits and Graduation Requirements. Policy 6005 will require some changes based upon recent changes in law addressing computer science requirements. The administration would ask that the Board of Education approve Policy 6005 at their regular meeting on January 9, 2023.
Attachments:
()
|
|
6.3. Meadows Park Drainage
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Mark Adler and Mr. Jason Buckingham have previously provide background information and an overview of some drainage concerns that have developed in Meadows Park near Meadows Elementary. Mr. Buckingham will present additional information to the Board of Education for further guidance and direction moving forward.
Attachments:
()
|
|
6.4. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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.
Attachments:
()
|
|
6.5. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. Cognia Standard 2: Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs.
Attachments:
()
|
|
6.6. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Robin Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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 2: Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs. Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.
Attachments:
()
|
|
6.7. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will review the enrollment information with the Board. Cognia Standard 2: Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs.
Attachments:
()
|
|
7. Standards Based School Improvement
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
7.1. Merv Riepe Board of Education Resignation. (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Merv Riepe has submitted his resignation effective January 4, 2023, from the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education. The administration recommends approval of this request.
Attachments:
()
|
|
7.2. 2023-2024 District Calendar (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cecilia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide an additional overview of the results of input obtained on the development of the 2023-2024 District Calendar. The administration recommends approval of the proposed 2023-2024 District Calendar.
Attachments:
()
|
|
7.3. District Bus Purchase (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
On October 24th, Mr. Buckingham reviewed current bus specifications and submitted bids for the purchase of an additional bus for Ralston Public Schools. Mr. Buckingham addressed questions from the Board on the topic at that time. The administration would ask that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a bus during their regular meeting on December 12, 2022.
Attachments:
()
|
|
7.4. Classroom Technology System Bid Approval (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Jason Fink and Mr. Jason Buckingham, have been working through the development of specifications and the competitive bid process to purchase and install classroom technology systems for each classroom within the newly renovated Meadows Elementary School. Mr. Fink and Mr. Buckingham will review the submitted bids and specifications with the Board of Education. The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the recommended bid to purchase and install classroom technology systems in Meadows Elementary as presented.
Attachments:
()
|
|
8. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
|
|
9. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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. |
|
10. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
|
|
10.1. Announcements
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
|
|
10.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Supplemental Documents include the following:
Attachments:
()
|
|
10.3. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Board of Education Meeting – Mon., January 9 – 6:00 p.m. December 21 - 4:00 pm - Committee Meetings
|
|
11. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. |
