June 10, 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 May 13th meeting; May Financial Report, May bills in the amount of $773.352.30 for the General Fund, and $1,832,729.08 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting, Robin Richards and Carrie Hough reviewed the bills. 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
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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. |
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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. Avenue Scholars Presentation
Speaker(s):
Lindsay Decker
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Lindsay Decker, the new President and COO of Avenue Scholars will present on the Avenue Scholars program and their long standing partnership with Ralston Public Schools.
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6.2. Ralston Middle School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Andy Parizek and Jon Taylor
Agenda Item Type:
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Andy Parizek and Jon Taylor will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Ralston Middle School.
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6.3. 2024-2025 District Budget Overview/LB 644 meeting.
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp, and other members of the administrative team will provide the Board of Education with a preliminary look at the DRAFT 2024-2025 District Budget. Aaron will share factors that will impact the District Budget and address and questions that the Board may have. The Budget Adoption Calendar will be shared again and reviewed outlining the steps that will be taken over the next few months to gather feedback on the budget and communicate appropriately.
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6.4. District Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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. 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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6.5. Summer Professional Development Plan
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Anne Harley will present on the multiple summer training and professional development opportunities for RPS staff.
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6.6. 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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6.7. 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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6.8. Ralston Schools Foundation Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham/Mary Roarty
Agenda Item Type:
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Update of our most recent Ralston Schools Foundation (RSF) meeting.
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6.9. Strategic Plan Presentation, Rough Draft
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham, Anne Harley
Agenda Item Type:
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Presentation of the first draft of the strategic plan with action steps.
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6.10. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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.
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7. Standards Based School Improvement
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7.1. RHS west parking lot GMP (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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GMP for tear out and replacement of the west parking lot at Ralston High.
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8. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
2013_-_Violation_of_Board_Ethics
3019_-_Sale_or_Disposal_of_School_Property 3051_-_Opioid_Overdose_Prevention_and_Response 4016_-_Jury_Duty___Service_as_Witness_in_Court 4057_-_Superintendent_Evaluation 5007_-_Enrollment_of_Expelled_Students 6015_-_Summer_School 5065 Bed Bugs
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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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Board of Education Meeting - Mon.June 24th - 6:00 p.m.
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10. 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. |
