November 25, 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
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Procedural Item
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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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2.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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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
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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 November 11, 2024 meeting and the resignation of Michael O'Brien. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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5. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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5.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
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 Governance and Leadership |
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6. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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6.1. Government Relations Update and Legislative preview
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. Along with a proposed change to the legislative goals for 2024-2025. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.2. 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 Governance and Leadership Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public. |
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6.3. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Anne Harley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Anne Harley will review the enrollment information with the Board. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.4. Financial Literacy Report
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Per change in statute, each district is now required to report annually on how they address the requirement for financial literacy instruction.
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7. Board Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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7.1. Superintendent Evaluation (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Jason Buckingham will provide an overview of the results of the Superintendent evaluation.
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7.2. Removal of Policy 4033 Rights of Probationary Certified Employees (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 4033 the Rights of Probationary Certified Employees has been removed by our policy service and it is recommended we follow the recommendation.
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7.3. Removal of Policy 4035 Rights of Permanent Certificated Employees (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 4035 the Rights of Permanent Certificated Employees has been removed by our policy service and it is recommended we follow the recommendation of removal
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7.4. Removal of Policy 4036 Crisis Response Team(Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 4036 Crisis Response Team has been removed by our policy service and it is recommended we follow the recommendation of removal
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7.5. Approval of revised Policy 4020 Ownership of Copyrighted Works (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 4020, Ownership of Copyrighted Works has some suggested language changes from our policy service.
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7.6. Approval of revised Policy 4034 Staff Handbook(Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 4034, Staff Handbook has some suggested language changes from our policy service.
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8. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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Discussion:
4038 Classified Staff Defined
4040 Privacy of Protected Health Information 4041 Staff Dress and Appearance 4042 Employee Social Security Numbers 4044 Staff Election Conduct 4046 Internet Searches Regarding Potential Employees 4049 Professional Ethics
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9. 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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9.1. Executive Session (Action)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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10. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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10.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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10.2. 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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10.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon. December 9,– 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Jan. 20, BOE Retreat, Strategic Plan Review |
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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. |
