March 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
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
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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. District Recognition and Celebrations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler and members of the Administration will use this time to recognize and celebrate various members of the Ralston Public Schools Community for positive accomplishments.
Members being recognized for Monday, March 13, 2023 Include:
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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 the February 27th meeting; February bills in the amount of $765,366.43 for the General Fund, and $1,778,582.58 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Liz Kumru and Anne Harley reviewed the bills. Local Substitute Certificate for Vance Dorsey. 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
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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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. Committee on American Civics--Public Testimony Opportunity
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cecilia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide a detailed update on programming within the American Civics Program at Ralston Public Schools. During this Board of Education item the public will be invited to provide public testimony if desired on topics that align with American Civics.
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7.2. Omaha Police Department Memorandum of Understanding
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Mr. Jason Buckingham will outline details within a Memorandum of Understanding with the Omaha Police Department to provide emergency access to schools in events requiring immediate law enforcement response. Mr. Buckingham will provide an outline of the MOU and address any questions that may arise. The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the MOU at their next regular meeting on Monday, March 27, 2023.
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7.3. District Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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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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. 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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7.6. 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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7.7. Ralston Schools Foundation Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Mary Roarty
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ms. Mary Roarty will provide an update on any information or recent happenings with the Ralston Schools Foundation.
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7.8. 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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9. Policy Review
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9.1. Policy 5062 Lice and Nits
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler and the administrative team will discuss potential changes to current policy 5062 Lice and Nits.
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9.2. Policy 5013 Student Searches by School Staff
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Dr. Mark Adler and members of the administrative team will discuss a proposed policy. The DRAFT Policy 5013--Student Searches by School Staff would allow for the use of wands in situations where reasonable suspicion has been established by administration leading to concerns for safety.
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10. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
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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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., March 27 - 6:00 p.m.
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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. |
