October 14, 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.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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.

Nebraska Frameworks Stakeholder Communication and Relationships
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.

Nebraska Frameworks Stakeholder Communication and Relationships
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting; Financial Report, September bills in the amount of $601,987.26 for the General Fund, and $1,294,651.43 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting, Robin Richards and Liz Kumru reviewed the bills. 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Jason Buckingham will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month.  Jason Buckingham will address any questions that the Board of Education members may have about any part of the financial statements.  

 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
Board Policy 3001, Budget

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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.

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Anne Harley will review the enrollment information with the Board.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Sharing resources for the existing superintendent evaluation model.

Timeline for Supt. Evaluation:
10/21-10/27 Supt. completes self-evaluation
10/29 NASB compiles self-evaluation results and sends them to BOE
10/29-11/7, BOE members complete their evaluation of the Superintendent.
11/18 Final Report and Executive Summary will be emailed to BOE President
11/28 Results of Superintendent Evaluation to be shared at the BOE meeting

Rationale:  Yearly presentation on our safety program at RPS.  We will review the safety requirements and how that is documented internally, as well as our safety communication tools for staff. 

Rationale:  Jason Buckingham will outline the District's Voluntary Separation Program detailed in Policy 4055. Each year the Board of Education will consider offering the program to certified staff. Consideration normally happens in November. Jason Buckingham will outline the details of the program, next steps, and recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Rationale:  Cornerstone Christian, a small parochial school in Omaha currently partners with Omaha Gross in several different sports and activities.  As we currently have a cooperative relationship with Omaha Gross for our swim and dive programs, we would ask the Board to consider allowing Cornerstone Christian to also be a part of our cooperative.

Rationale:  Statutory changes now require School Districts to declare by October 15 capacities for different grades, schools or programs for the purposes of option enrollment.

Rationale:  Reassignment of current policy 3041 Child Care Program to 3066.  Adopt new policy 3041 Safety Team Duties

Rationale:  Petty cash is no longer used in any of our buildings.  We wish to remove it from policy.

Rationale:  The Chain of Command Policy has been rewritten to reflect practices used at Ralston Public Schools

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The Ralston High School Student Handbook allows for a student to make an early graduation request of more than one semester to the Board of Education for approval.  As part of that process the student and their parents must attend the Board of Education Meeting to answer any questions that may come about.  Any request by a student must also be supported by the High School Principal.  Emely Caravante, a junior in excellent standing, has made application for a two semester early graduation and that has been supported by Principal Dr. Ryan Pivonka.  It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education approve this request with successful completion of all graduation requirements by the end of the 2024-2025 school year.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Nebraska Frameworks Committment to Continuous Improvement
Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education.

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Bill Review Schedule - 2024

 

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                  Board of Education Meeting - Mon.,Oct 28- 6:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

Oct. 16 SY Ribbon Cutting 8:30am, Open House 5:00 PM  
Oct. 24-26 RHS Play "9 to 5".  7pm. Oct. 27 2pm
Nov. 7    Chamber Awards Banquet, (they are now presenting scholarships to our students)
Nov. 14  Karen Western Thanksgiving
Nov. 19  RHS Senior Thanksgiving
Nov. 20-22 - State Education Conference - CHI Center    

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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.