February 13, 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. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action 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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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. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the January 23rd meeting and January bills in the amount of $628,401.62 for the General Fund, and $2,550,465.05 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting, Robin Richards and Carrie Hough reviewed the bills. Local Substitute Certificate for McKenna Lewis. 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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5. 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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5.1. Board Members’ Update
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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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6. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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6.1. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Joe Kohout, District lobbyist, will update the Board of Education on the current legislative issues facing the Nebraska Unicameral. 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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6.2. District Attendance Policy and Procedures
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Melissa Stolley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mrs. Melissa Stolley and School Social Worker, Mr. Steve Snodgrass will provide an outline of the various different procedures and supports in place to encourage positive attendance by students.
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6.3. The Bridge Family Resource Connector Network Payment Request
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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 supports the Bridge Family Resource Connector Network and was approved by the 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 Family Resource Connector Network. The administration asks that the Board of Education approve payment of the invoice from the Bridge Family Resource Connector Network in the amount of $125,000 at their next Regular Meeting on February 27, 2023.
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6.4. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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6.5. District Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Mr. Jason Buckingham will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month. Mr. Buckingham will address any questions that the Board of Education members may have on any part of the financial statements.
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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6.6. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Elizabeth Kumru
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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6.7. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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7. Standards Based School Improvement
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7.1. Wildewood Elementary Renovation Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Dr. Mark Adler and Mr. Jason Buckingham will provide information to the Board of Education on the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to complete the renovation of Wildewood Elementary during the fall of 2023. District officials have worked with the Weitz Company to develop the GMP along with professionals from BCDM Architects.
The administration recommends the approval of the GMP outlined in the attached documents.
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7.2. Meadows Park Drainage (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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 to address the drainage concerns. The administration recommends the approval of the bid proposal to repair the drainage concerns as presented.
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7.3. Meadows Camera Proposal (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Mr. Jason Buckingham and Mr. Jason Fink have been working with architects and vendors to develop and establish a competitive market to install a comprehensive surveillance camera system at Meadows Elementary. The administration recommends approval of the low bid to provide the equipment and install the camera system at Meadows Elementary School as presented in the attached documents.
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8. Policy Review
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8.1. Policy 5001--Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism. (Action)
Speaker(s):
Ms. Melissa Stolley
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Ms. Melissa Stolley outlined some suggested changes to Policy 5001--Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism at the last Board of Education Meeting on January 23, 2023. 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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9. Executive Session Disclosure
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Procedural Item
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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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10. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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10.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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10.2. 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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10.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., February 27 - 6:00 p.m.
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11. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action 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. |
