August 28, 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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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. 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
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the August 14th meeting. Local substitute certificates for Donovan Warren and Gabrielle Tegeder. 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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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. Superintendent Evaluation policy, timeline, goal setting and process.
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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The policy, timeline, goal setting and process for the evaluation of the superintendent will be reviewed.
Discussion:
Proposed timeline for Supt. interview, based on last year's timeline:
10/30-11/5 Superintendent completes self-evaluation 11/7 NASB send BOE self-evaluation results 11/7-11/17 BOE members complete the Supt. Evaluation 11/27 Final report and Executive summary emailed to the BOE president
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6.2. Option enrollment capacity discussion
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley/Missy Stolley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Recent changes to statute regarding option enrollment and capacities will be discussed.
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6.3. Tax Request Authority
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Discussion of district options in response to changes to statute and school funding.
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6.4. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. 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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6.5. 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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6.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Anne Harley 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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6.7. Bond Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Continuing to inform our Board and audience of the progress made on bond projects.
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7. Standards Based School Improvement
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7.1. Naming of the Ralston High School Softball field (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Per Policy 3058, the naming of a facility requires a Board action in order to proceed. The Board of Education has indicated a desire to name the softball facility after Dr. Mark Adler for his years of service and dedication to the district.
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7.2. Depreciation Fund Transfer (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Jason Buckingham will discuss transfer of dollars from General Fund to Depreciation Fund for the purpose of funding future fleet and technology purchases.
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7.3. Snow Removal Maintenance Vehicle Replacement (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham and the administration ask that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a snow removal vehicle to replace one that is currently in use but is nearing the end of its service. Bid proposals have been solicited and it is recommended that a Ford F-250 XL maintenance vehicle and V-Blade snow plow be purchased from Woodhouse Ford.
AdvancEd Standard 3.8 The system allocates human, material, and fiscal resources in alignment with the system's identified needs and priorities to improve student performance and organizational effectiveness. Policy 3004 Purchasing.
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7.4. District Bus Purchase (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham and the administration ask that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a student transportation vehicle to replace one that is currently in use but is nearing the end of its service. Bid proposals have been solicited and it is recommended that a MinoTour 22 Passenger School Bus be purchased from Truck Center Companies.
AdvancEd Standard 3.8 The system allocates human, material, and fiscal resources in alignment with the system's identified needs and priorities to improve student performance and organizational effectiveness. Policy 3004 Purchasing.
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8. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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9.3. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., September 11 - 6:00 p.m. |
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10. 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. |
