October 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
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Procedural Item
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1.1. 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. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Policy BDA, Board of Education Meetings |
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1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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1.2. 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 public's table. 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 representation 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. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings. |
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1.2.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings. |
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1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the October 13, 2014 meeting.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDG, Minutes
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2. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties |
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2.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties and AG, Reporting to the Public |
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2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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AdvancED Standard 2.4 - Leadership and staff at all levels of the system foster a culture consistent with the system's purpose and direction. Policy CBA, Responsibilities of the Superintendent |
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2.2.1. Mockingbird Elementary School Presentation
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Cecilia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mockingbird Principal Cecilia Wilken will present to the Board and Administration.
AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy – AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Mockingbird preschool teacher Stacy Hinze discussed building parent involvement and parent engagement for all students. Principal Cecilia Wilken reviewed the Mockingbird School Improvement plan.
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2.2.2. RPS Crisis Response Plan
Speaker(s):
Mr. Steve Snodgrass
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Steve Snodgrass, District Social Worker, will present the District Crisis Response Plan.
AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy – AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
District Social Worker Steve Snodgrass discussed the District Crisis Response plan.
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2.2.3. RPS Legislative Goals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler & Mrs. Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will discuss the Legislative Goals for the 2015 Legislative Session.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 – The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Mrs. Richards and Dr. Adler discussed Legislative Goals for the 2015 Legislative session.
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2.2.4. 2014-2015 Poverty and LEP Plans
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Dianne Young
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mrs. Dianne Young will discuss the Poverty and LEP Plans. AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy – AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Student Services Director Dianne Young discussed the Poverty Plan Summary and the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan.
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2.2.5. High School Floor Design
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham will discuss the High School Floor Design.
AdvancED Standard 4.3 – The system maintains facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all students and staff. Board Policy FDA, Bond Campaigns
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham discussed the High School floor design for the front entry.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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Information Item
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3.1. Learning Community Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will present the latest draft of the Superintendent's report for the Learning Community. Included is also the financial, demographic, and achievement data that the Board requested at the previous meeting.
AdvancED Standard 1.1 - The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Dr. Adler presented the latest draft of the Superintendent's report for the Learning Community. Included is also the financial, demographic, and achievement data that the Board requested at the previous meeting.
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4. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties |
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5. 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 representation 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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5.1. Executive Session (Action)
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Action Item
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AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDC, Executive Meetings |
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6. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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6.1. Board Assessment of Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Meeting Content
Meeting Process
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6.2. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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6.3. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
2014-15 Student/Staff Count - October 27, 2014 Sodexo Monthly Administrative Food Service Update
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6.4. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Nov. 10, 2014 – 7:00 p.m.
Ralston Senior Citizens Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon - Tue., Nov. 18, 2014 -
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6.5. Adjourn
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Action Item
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