April 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business

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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo8VrugRaRJ-0GL1Cg8BlBA

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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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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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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.

Cognia Standard 2:  Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs.
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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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. 

The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments.  Individuals may only speak one time per topic and must limit comments to around three (3) minutes. In the event more than 10 individuals wish to address the board, the 30 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers. At the discretion of the Board President or Chair, speakers may be allotted additional time.

At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.

Cognia Standard 2:  Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs.
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the March 25th  meeting; March Financial Report, March bills in the amount of $512,268.67 for the General Fund, and $2,396,569.16 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Mary Roarty and Samantha Willey reviewed the bills. 

Recommend the following teachers be hired for the 2024-25 school year:
Diane Naughton - RHS - Art. BA-Savannah College of Art.  Previous experience: Lincoln Public Schools (2023-24).
Mollie Frazier - Deaf Ed. Itinerant.  BA-UNL, MA-Fontbonne University, MA-UNO.  Previous experience: Green Hills AEA (2015-2024).

Recommend the following resignations be accepted:
Kathy Taylor - Meadows - EL (Was on LOA)
Jamie Demson - RHS - Spanish

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. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

Cognia Standard 11:  Leaders create and maintain institutional structures and processes that support learners and staff members in both stable and changing environments.
Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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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.
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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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. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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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. 
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  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.



 

Rationale:  Dr. Aaron Bredenkamp will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month.  Dr. Bredenkamp will address any questions that the Board of Education members may have about 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. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

Cognia Standard 11:  Leaders create and maintain institutional structures and processes that support learners and staff members in both stable and changing environments.
Board Policy 3001, Budget

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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.
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

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.

Rationale:  Review of professional development and feedback of the SIOP program.

Rationale:  Brian Ferguson will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Mockingbird Elementary.

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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.
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Missy Stolley will provide an overview of the services provided over the 1st Semester by Arbor Family Counseling.

Rationale:  Sharing resources for the existing superintendent evaluation model.

Timeline for Supt. Evaluation:
4/8-4/13 Supt. completes self-evaluation
4/15 NASB compiles self-evaluation results and sends them to BOE
4/16-4/25, BOE members complete their evaluation of the Superintendent.
5/1 Final Report and Executive Summary will be emailed to BOE President
5/13 Results of Superintendent Evaluation to be shared at the BOE meeting

Rationale:  A public bidding was conducted for the hot water heater replacement project at Ralston High School.  Advertisements were published, a pre-bid meeting was conducted, and a public opening all occurred. 

Rationale:  Change of  language for Policy 3038, the red line copy is submitted for approval.

Rationale:  Change of  language for Policy 3050, the red line copy is submitted for approval.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

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.
Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education.

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Bill Review Schedule - 2024

 

Rationale:  Board of Education Meeting - Wed., April 10 - 6:00 p.m.
April 11 Vehicle Day at the Granary
April 16 - 25 - Superintendent Evaluation open for Board member input
April 25 - 27 - 7:30 pm - Spring Play - "Puffs"
April 27 - 10:00 - 2:00 pm - RHS Auto Show
April 28 - 2:00 pm - Spring Play - "Puffs"
April 30 - 6:00 pm RMS Band Concert,
April 30 - MB goodbye to the old building 5:30-7:30
April 28 - May 1 - Federal Advocacy Fly-In - Washington, DC
May 1 - 5:30 pm Heart of Learning Award* - Liberty First Arena
May 2 - 5:30 - 7:00 pm - Seymour Final Walkthrough
May 2 - 7:00 pm - RHS Spring Concert Choir
May 9 - 5/6 Track meet @RHS
May 14- 5 pm RMS Choir Concert
May 14- 6 pm Med. Academy Pinning Ceremony Bergan Mercy
May 15- 6:30 pm Senior Recognition
May 19 - 2:00 pm - RHS Graduation Ceremony*
June 12-13 - School Leaders and Law Conference - Kearney, NE     

                       

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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. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.