January 9, 2023 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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Procedural Item
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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below. |
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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. |
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2.1. Board of Education Oath of Office
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Dr. Adler will conduct the Oath of Office with members of the Board of Education.
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2.2. 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. |
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3. Board of Education Reorganization (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Reorganization of the Board for the 2023 year.
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4. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
Agenda Item Type:
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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4.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
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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5. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from December 12th, December 21st, January 4th and January 5th; December Financial Reports, December bills in the amount of $484,094.91 for the General Fund, and $292,711.11 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting, Samantha Willey and Mary Roarty reviewed the bills. Local Substitute certificates for Ashley Robinson and Andile Mahlangeni-Byndon. 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.
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6. Board Development and Communication
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Procedural Item
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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. |
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6.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
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. 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. |
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7. 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. |
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7.1. Superintendent Evaluation for Dr. Mark Adler
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
With support from the Nebraska Association of School Boards, the annual evaluation for Superintendent, Dr. Mark Adler was completed during November 2022. The detailed process began with Dr. Adler submitting his self evaluation based upon the approved superintendent evaluation system. Once that was completed, each Board of Education member completed their confidential evaluation of Dr. Adler electronically. The NASB staff then compiled the data and information collected and put it into a final summary report for the Board of Education.
The last stage of the evaluation process will be for the Board of Education to review the summary information provided by the Nebraska Association of School Boards and discuss the outcomes with Dr. Adler. This process will happen both in open session and in executive session to discuss any potential confidential information.
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7.2. Board of Education Vacancy Appointment
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will review the information with the Board of Education as it relates to the process and schedule to fill the Board of Education vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Merv Riepe.
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7.3. 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.
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7.4. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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.
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7.5. 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.
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7.6. 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.
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8. Standards Based School Improvement
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Information Item
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8.1. Madyson Rueth Early Graduation Request (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler & Dr. Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Ralston High School Student Handbook allows for a student to make an early graduation request of more than one semester to the Board of Education for approval. As part of that process the student and their parents must attend the Board of Education Meeting to answer any questions that may come about. Any request by a student must also be supported by the High School Principal. Madyson Rueth, a junior in excellent standing, has made application for a two semester early graduation and that has been supported by Principal Dr. Ryan Pivonka. It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education approve this request with successful completion of all graduation requirements by the end of the 2022-2023 school year. |
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8.2. Policy 6005--Academic Credits and Graduation Requirements (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cecilia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
On December 12, 2022, Dr. Cecilia Wilken provided 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.
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8.3. District Service Providers (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham will outline the various District Service Providers to the Board of Education. The Board reviews District Service Providers annually in January. The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the District Service Providers as presented.
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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8.4. Superintendent Contract (Action)
Speaker(s):
Ms. Mary Roarty
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board of Education has been working through a process over the last several months to hire the next Superintendent of Schools to begin July 1, 2023. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Superintendent Contract for Mr. Jason Buckingham as presented.
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9. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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10. 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. |
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10.1. Executive Session (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The administration recommends that the Board of Education move into executive session to discuss Negotiations and the Superintendent Evaluation. |
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11. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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11.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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11.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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11.3. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., January 23 - 6:00 p.m. February 16 - Elementary Basketball Showcase
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12. 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. |
