January 13, 2025 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. 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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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. Board of Education Reorganization (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Reorganization of the Board for the 2025 calendar year.
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5. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting; December Financial Report, bills in the amount of $578,922.51 for the General Fund, and $522,847.35 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Mary Roarty and Carrie Hough reviewed the bills. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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6.1. 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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7. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.1. 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.
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7.2. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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7.3. 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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7.4. 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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7.5. Vehicle replacement discussion
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will discuss his recommendation for the purchase of vehicle(s) to replace existing vehicles in our fleet.
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8. Board Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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8.1. District Service Providers (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will outline the various District Service Providers to the Board of Education. The Board reviews District Service Providers annually in January. The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the District Service Providers as presented.
Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
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8.2. Title IX Coordinator Appointment (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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We are to appoint a Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator and a Title IX Coordinator on a yearly basis. Melissa Stolley will fill the role of Title IX coordinator until we bring on our new Director of Human Resources.
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8.3. Board of Education Legislative Goals 2024-2025 (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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After multiples review opportunities the administration would ask that the Board of Education approve the District Legislative Goals for the 2025 Legislative Session.
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8.4. Approval of Policy 5019 Communicating with Parents (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 5019, Communicating with Parents has been amended by our policy service and it is recommended we adopt the attached policy as written.
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8.5. Approval of Policy 4050 Overtime and Compensatory Time (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 4050, Overtime and Compensatory Time has been amended by our policy service and it is recommended we adopt the attached policy as written.
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9. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
4056 Resignation or Dismissal of Certificated Staff
5012 Testing and Assessment Program 6021 District Criteria for Selecting Evaluators to be Used for Special Education Evaluation and Verification and Independent Educational Evaluations 5006 Foreign Exchange Students 5009 Adult Education 5010 Immunizations 5020 Rights of Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents 5021 Student Photograph and Video Policy
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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)
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Action Item
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11. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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11.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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11.2. 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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11.3. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., January 27 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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12. 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. |
