September 11, 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
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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
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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 August 28th meeting; August Financial Report, August bills in the amount of $400,894.76 for the General Fund, and $2,967,316.57 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Liz Kumru and Carrie Hough reviewed the bills. Local Substitute Certificate for Dominique Elliott. 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):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month. Aaron 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. Building Projects update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Continued update of bond projects
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6.3. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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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
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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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6.6. Alternative Education presentation
Speaker(s):
Tyler Barna/Missy Stolley
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Tyler Barna and Missy Stolley will present to the BOE on the current program offerings for alternative education. Topics to include enrollment, progress and success stories.
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6.7. School Safety Presentation
Speaker(s):
Missy Stolley
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Yearly presentation on our safety program at RPS. Topic to include the Standard Response Protocol as the backbone of our security plan.
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7. Standards Based School Improvement
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7.1. Emily Trujilo and Hannah Hazuka Early Graduation Request (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham & Ryan Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Ralston High School Student Handbook allows for a student to make an early graduation request of more than one semester to the Board of Education for approval. As part of that process the student and their parents must attend the Board of Education Meeting to answer any questions that may come about. Any request by a student must also be supported by the High School Principal. Emily Trujilo and Hannah Hazuka, high school juniors in excellent standing, have made an application for a two-semester early graduation and that has been supported by Principal Dr. Ryan Pivonka. It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education approve these requests with successful completion of all graduation requirements by the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
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7.2. Tax Request Authority (Action)
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Action Item
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Changes to state statute created by the passage of LB 243 require the Board of Education to hold a formal vote to approve the authority to exceed the new limitations set on property tax authority. The Board will vote on this issue to allow for flexibility in determining the tax asking for the 2023-2024 school year.
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8. Policy Review
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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. |
9.1. Executive Session (Action)
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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. |
10. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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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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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., September 25 - 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. |