July 24, 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. |
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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. |
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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 the minutes from the July 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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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
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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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. 2023-2024 District Budget Overview
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Jason Buckingham will provide an overview of the DRAFT 2023-2024 District Budget for Ralston Public Schools. Jason and Aaron will address any questions or concerns that the Board of Education may have.
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6.2. Review of Special Education Programming
Speaker(s):
Missy Stolley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Annual review of special education programming presented by our Director of Student Services.
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6.3. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Jason Buckingham 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. 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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6.5. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham 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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6.6. Bond Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Jason Buckingham will give the most recent update on our bond projects.
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7. Standards Based School Improvement
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7.1. Approval of a Designated Treasurer (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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7.2. Construction Manager at Risk Contract and Proposal Ranking (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Board of Education will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to: (a) evaluate proposals for the construction management at risk contract, and (b) rank each construction management at risk proposal on the basis of best meeting the criteria in the request for proposals and taking into consideration the recommendation of the construction management at risk selection committee.
The Board of Education has published and received proposals to hire a construction firm to serve as Construction Manager at Risk for the Ralston High, Ralston Middle and Seymour Elementary improvement projects. The District construction manager at risk evaluation committee has reviewed all the proposals, heard presentations from selected organizations, and moved organizations forward to be considered by the Board of Education. The Board of Education has also heard presentations and reviewed information on the recommended finalists. During the meeting the Board of Education will rank order the organizations to move forward for contract negotiations.Construction Manager at Risk Presentation Schedule 5:00-5:25 Weitz Construction 5:30-5:55 Boyd Jones Construction
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7.3. Construction Manager at Risk Contract Negotiation Guidance (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Board of Education will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action, including without limitation providing negotiating guidance, to direct the Superintendent and district legal counsel to negotiate a construction manager at risk contract between the school district and construction management firms in order of their ranking.
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7.4. Arbor Family Counseling Contract Renewal (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The administration would ask the Board of Education approve the renewal of the Arbor Family Counseling Contract. The proposed 2023-2024 contract is attached.
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7.5. Local Union #226 Food Service Workers Negotiated Agreement (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the negotiated agreement between Local Union #226 Food Service Workers and Ralston Public Schools for the 2023/2024 School Year. Jason Buckingham will outline all the proposed changes and address any questions that the Board of Education may have on the details included. A redline and proposed final copy of the negotiated agreement is attached.
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7.6. Local Union #226 Operations and Maintenance Division Negotiated Agreement (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the negotiated agreement between Local Union #226 Operations and Maintenance Division and Ralston Public Schools for the 2023/2024 School Year. Jason Buckingham will outline all the proposed changes and address any questions that the Board of Education may have on the details included. A redline and proposed final copy of the negotiated agreement is attached.
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7.7. Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) Contract
Speaker(s):
Mike Rupprecht
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Action Item
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8. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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8.1. Policy 5013- Student Searches by School Staff (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Unit Report Item
Rationale:
Policy 5013 is updated to reflect the change in language regarding desired by the Board of Education to our Student Search Policy.
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8.2. Elementary, Middle School, and High School Handbooks (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mike Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Each summer the student handbooks at the elementary, middle school, and high school level are reviewed and adjusted as needed. Dr. Rupprecht provide an overview of the suggested changes to the handbooks at each level at the Board's June 26th Meeting. After discussion suggested changes were made. The administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the 2023-2024 Students Handbooks as presented.
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8.3. 2023-2024 Staff Handbook Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Michael Rupprecht will outline proposed changes to the 2023-2024 Staff Handbook and address any questions that may arise during discussion. The administration would ask the Board of Education to approve the Staff Handbook and any changes at its regular meeting on August 14, 2023.
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9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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9.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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9.2. 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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9.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board Retreat, Meadows Elementary July 27 5pm |
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10. 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. |
