March 25, 2024 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. |
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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
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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 minutes from the March 11th meeting. Local substitute certificates for William Woodhams, Devynn de Velasco, and Andrea Bertrang. 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. District Recognition and Celebrations
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Jason Buckingham and members of the High School Administration will use this time to recognize and celebrate various members of the Ralston Public Schools Community for positive accomplishments.
Students being recognized for Monday, March 25, 2024 Include:
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6.2. NSCAS Winter Achievement results review
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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NSCAS information from our winter assessment will be shared and reviewed.
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6.3. 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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6.4. 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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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. External School Improvement Review Update
Speaker(s):
Michael Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Results from our most recent external school improvement visit have been received. Mike Rupprecht will review the results from the staff and student surveys, the results from our district self-assessment and the results of the interviews conducted by the external review team.
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7. Standards Based School Improvement
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.1. Policy 4063 adoption (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Desire to remove gender specific language from Policy 4063, the red line copy is submitted for approval.
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7.2. Policy 6008 adoption (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Desire to remove gender specific language from Policy 6008, the red line copy is submitted for approval.
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8. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
3038_-_Certification_Fees
3050_-_Technology_in_the_Classroom 3053_-_Nondiscrimination 3054_-_Law_Enforcement_Unit 3063_-_Gate_Receipts_and_Admissions 4048_-_Assessment_Administration_and_Security 4052_-_Job_References_to_Prospective_Employers
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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 of Education Meeting - Wed., April 10 - 6:00 p.m.
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10. 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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10.1. Executive Session (Action)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The administration recommends the Board of Education move into executive session to discuss legal matters. |
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11. Adjourn
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. |
