June 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below. |
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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. |
2.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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. |
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. |
3.1. Public Comment
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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
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the May 22 meeting; May Financial Report, May bills in the amount of $844,628.59 for the General Fund, and $4,436,312.80 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Samantha Willey and Mary Roarty 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
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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. |
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. |
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. |
6.1. 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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6.2. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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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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6.3. Ralston Schools Foundation Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Mary Roarty
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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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6.4. Reading Curriculum Selection Review.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Harley
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Information Item
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The administrative team will provide an overview of the district reading curriculum selection process and decision making model.
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6.5. 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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6.6. 2023-2024 District Budget Overview/LB 644 meeting.
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham, and other members of the administrative team will provide the Board of Education with a preliminary look at the DRAFT 2023-2024 District Budget. Mr. Buckingham will share factors that will impact the District Budget and address and questions that the Board may have. The Budget Adoption Calendar will be shared again and reviewed outlining the steps that will be taken over the next few months to gather feedback on the budget and communicate appropriately.
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6.7. 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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6.8. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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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. Blumfield 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 Blumfield Elementary during the spring of 2024. 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. Approval of the Public Power Tax settlement with Douglas County and the City of Omaha. (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Due to a miscalculation, the Ralston Public Schools were shorted their amount of Public Power Tax distribution from the Douglas County Treasurer. This action item allows the school district's attorney to proceed in collecting the underpaid funds from the City of Omaha and from Douglas County.
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8. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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Discussion:
4051 - Staff and District Social Media Use
4053 - Conflict of Interest 4060 - School Vehicle Use 5002.1 - Admission of Students who Reside Out of the State of Nebraska 5003 - Admission of Part-Time Students
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8.1. Policy 5005- Transportation of Option Enrollment Students (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Unit Report Item
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Policy 5005 is updated to reflect the change in language regarding open enrollment students. Open enrollment students have now become option enrollment students.
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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. |
10. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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10.1. Announcements
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10.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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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., June 26 – 6:00 p.m.
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11. Adjourn
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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. |