April 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
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
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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
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. 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, April 24, 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. Dr. Anne Harley Resignation Request (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Anne Harley has submitted her resignation request from the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education effective April 23, 2023. The administration recommends the approval of this resignation request.
Dr. Adler will begin the new board member appointment process immediately.
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6. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the April 10th 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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7. 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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7.1. 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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8. 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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8.1. Karen Western Elementary--School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Mr. Andrew Mather
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mr. Andrew Mather and Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Karen Western Elementary School.
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8.2. 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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8.3. 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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8.4. 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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8.5. 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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9. Standards Based School Improvement
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Information Item
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9.1. Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) Funds Not Paid by Douglas County Treasurer to RPS (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham will explain how RPS has been shorted payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) funds by the Douglas County Treasurer, and counsel to RPS will be available in closed session to discuss RPS’s legal strategy and to answer any questions related to a proposed settlement and a petition and complaint to be filed to recover PILOT Funds wrongfully paid.
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10. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
6050 - School Year
6052 - Correspondence / Night School Courses 1002 - Creation and Amendment of Policies 1003 - Purpose and Direction Statement 2004 - Oath of Office 2016 - Participation in Insurance Program by Board Members 3011 - Transportation 3029 - Distribution of Flyers Advertising Non-school Organizations 3033 - Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools 30306 - Purchasing Card Program
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10.1. 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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11. 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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11.1. Executive Session (Action)
Speaker(s):
President Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board will meet in Closed Session for a strategy session with legal counsel with respect to legal matters, including potential litigation by RPS due to having been shorted payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) funds by the Douglas County Treasurer. |
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12. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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12.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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12.2. 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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12.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., May 8 - 6:00 p.m. |
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13. 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. |
