January 23, 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
Rationale:
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
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. |
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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. |
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3. 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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3.1. 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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4. Board of Education Vacancy Interviews
Speaker(s):
President Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Board of Education President, Ms. Robin Richards, will conduct interactive interview sessions with all interested candidates for the open position on the Board of Education. Ms. Richards along with all current members of the Board of Education will interactively engage with each interested Board of Education candidate. At the conclusion of the interactive interview sessions, the Board of Education will take official action to fill the open position on the Board of Education.
Board of Education Vacancy Candidate
Board Policy 2002 Organization of the Board
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5. Board of Education Vacancy Appointment (Action)
Speaker(s):
President Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Board of Education will take official action to appoint an interested candidate to the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education. This appointment will serve the remainder of the term vacated by Mr. Merv Riepe.
Board Policy 2002 Organization of the Board |
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6. Board of Education Oath of Office
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Dr. Adler administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Board of Education member.
Board Policy 2004 Oath of Office
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7. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the January 9th meeting. 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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8. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
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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8.1. 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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9. 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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9.1. Ralston Middle School--School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Mr. Andrew Parizek
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mr. Andrew Parizek and Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Ralston Middle School.
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9.2. Mid-Year Academic Performance Data Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cecilia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide a detailed report of the mid-year academic performance data for Ralston Public Schools.
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9.3. 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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9.4. 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.
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9.5. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Elizabeth Kumru
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mrs. Elizabeth Kumru 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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9.6. 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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10. Standards Based School Improvement
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11. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
5029 - Crisis Response Policy
5030 - Dating Violence 5031 - Student Appearance 5032 - Closed Campus 5033 - Student Driving and Parking 5034 - Student Handbooks
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11.1. Policy 5001--Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism
Speaker(s):
Ms. Melissa Stolley
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Ms. Melissa Stolley will outline some suggested changes to Policy 5001--Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism. The administration would recommend approval of the changes to Policy 5001 at the Board's next regular meeting on February 13, 2023.
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12. 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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12.1. Executive Session (Action)
Speaker(s):
President Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board of Education will move into executive session to discuss legal matters and personnel. |
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13. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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13.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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13.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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13.3. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., February 13 - 6:00 p.m. January 30 - 6 - 7:30 pm - RHS Pre-registration night |
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14. 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. |
