August 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business
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1. Call To Order
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Board President
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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
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Procedural Item
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Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nebraska Frameworks Standard Governance and Leadership Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
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2.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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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. |
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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 12th meeting; Nebraska Frameworks Standard Governance and Leadership Nebraska Frameworks Standard Governance and Leadership
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5. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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. Nebraska Frameworks Standard Governance and Leadership |
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6. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.1. Multi-Cultural Education Review
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Yearly review of our Multi-Cultural Education program at RPS
Nebraska Frameworks Standard Teaching and Learning
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6.2. Tax Request Authority
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Discussion of district options in response to changes to statute and school funding.
Nebraska Frameworks Standard Resource and Support Systems
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6.3. Option enrollment capacity discussion
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Adopting our yearly MOU to set student capacities.
Nebraska Frameworks Standard Governance and Leadership
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6.4. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. Nebraska Frameworks Standard Governance and Leadership
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6.5. 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.
Nebraska Frameworks Standard Governance and Leadership Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.
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6.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
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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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6.7. Superintendent Evaluation policy, timeline, goal setting and process.
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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The policy, timeline, goal setting and process for the evaluation of the superintendent will be reviewed.
10/21-10/27 Supt. self-evaluation 10/29 NASB sends self-evaluation to the BOE 10/29-11/7 BOE completes Supt. evaluation 11/18 Final results reported to the BOE president 11/25 Final results presented for approval at the BOE meeting Nebraska Frameworks Standard Vision and Purpose, Committment to Continuous Improvement
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7. Board Action Items
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7.1. Depreciation Fund Transfer (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will discuss transfer of dollars from General Fund to Depreciation Fund for the purpose of funding future fleet and technology purchases.
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7.2. Policy 6036 adoption (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham/Anne Harley
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Action Item
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Change of language for Policy 6036, the red line copy is submitted for approval.
Nebraska Frameworks Standard Governance and Leadership
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7.3. Policy 4032 adoption (Action)
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
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Action Item
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Change of language for Policy 4032, the red line copy is submitted for approval.
Nebraska Frameworks Standard Governance and Leadership
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8. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
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2024_-_School_Board_Qualifications_and_Elections 3002_-_Deposits 3005_-_School_Activities_Fund 3008_-_Gifts_Grants_and_Bequests 3009_-_Audit 3010_-_Insurance
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9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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9.1. Announcements
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9.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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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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Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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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. |
