April 10, 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 March 27th meeting; March Financial Report, March bills in the amount of $399,716.07 for the General Fund, and $1,469,941.28 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Mary Roarty and Robin Richards reviewed the bills. 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
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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5.1. 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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5.2. Discussion involving BOE communications and quorum.
Speaker(s):
President Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Follow up to information regarding email, text and other communications and quorum.
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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. 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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6.2. 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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6.3. 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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6.4. Ralston Schools Foundation Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Mary Roarty
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Ms. Mary Roarty will provide an update on any information or recent happenings with the Ralston Schools Foundation.
The administration recommends the appointment of Nathan Hankenson to RSF Board of Directors. This action item is located in Standards Based School Improvement.
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6.5. 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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6.6. 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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Information Item
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7.1. 2023-2024 District Calendar Revision (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Dr. Mark Adler and members of the administrative team discussed a variety of changes and updates to the 2023-2024 District Calendar. After input from Board of Education members and the REA the administration would ask that the Board of Education approve the amended 2023-2024 District Calendar at their regular meeting on April 10, 2023.
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7.2. Ralston Schools Foundation Director Appointment (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Mark Adler recommends the appointment of Nathan Hankenson to the Ralston Schools Foundation Board of Directors.
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7.3. RPS replacement server bid (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The district has a replacement plan for our technology infrastructure. This server is near the end of its useful life, and should be replaced to prevent any breaks in service across the district. The project was taken out to bid, and we received only one reply. The bulk of the finding for this server will come from eRate (Federal funding).
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8. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
6038 - International Travel
6039 - Americanism 6040 - Advanced College Placement 6041 - Student Organizations Open Access 6042 - Student Activity Fund Management 6043 - Contests for Students 6044 - High Ability Learners 6045 - Pupil Progress - Secondary 6046 - Private Tutoring 6047 - Participation in Competition
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8.1. Policy 6045 - Pupil Progress -- Secondary (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 6045 - Pupil Progress -- Secondary was reviewed at the Board of Education's April 10th Meeting. After feedback and input, the administration recommends the approval of the amended and attached Policy 6045.
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9. 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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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., April 24 - 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. |
