January 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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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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Dr. Adler will issue the Oath of Office to the Board of Education.

 

             

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BCA (2002) Organization of the Board

Rationale:  The first board meeting in January the Board will elect officers for the new year. 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BCA, Board Organizational Meeting

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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.

     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.

Rationale:  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.

Rationale:  Consent agenda items include minutes from the December 8, 2014 meeting; January financial reports; January bills in the amount of $634,418.83; approval of resignation requests from Kristi Gibbs, Assistant Superintendent for Learning, Emily Hoesly, High School Spanish, and Barbara Walker, Karen Western Deaf Educator, at the conclusion of their 2014-15 contracts; and approval of the official banks, legal publisher, designated treasurer, auditing firm, bond attorney, line of credit; a request from the Sign Language Interpreters (SLI's) to be recognized as the official bargaining agent separate from the teaching staff; and a resolution for official signatories, as outlined on the attached document for 2015. Prior to the meeting Bob Brown and Linda Richards reviewed bills.

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
          
AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy DIC, Financial Reports and Statements

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy DIC, Financial Reports and Statements

AdvancED Standard 4.1 – The system engages in a systematic process to recruit, employ, and retain a sufficient number of qualified professional and support staff to fulfill their roles and responsibilities and support the purpose and direction of the system,individual schools, and educational programs. Board Policy GCPB, Resignation of  Certified Staff Members

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BC (2002), Organization of the Board

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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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    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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     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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Dr. Adler will discuss his goals.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1- The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy CBA – Responsibilities of the Superintendent

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Mr. Buckingham will review the Food Service Management Company RFP process.

 

 

The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy DJC, Bidding Requirements

Rationale:  Angela Murray with Dana Cole & Company, LLP will present the 2013-2014 District Audit results.


AdvancED Standard The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy DIE, Audits

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and the Board will discuss the process for the Board appointment.


AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and                                           functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

Rationale:  This agenda item is to review, consider, and take all necessary action to designate the District law firm or firms who are authorized to provide the school district with legal counsel.

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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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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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     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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Meeting Content

1. Did we achieve the goal we set for the meeting?
2. Did we solve problems, make decisions or develop ideas that we can deliver?

Meeting Process

1. How did we go about reaching our goals during the meeting?
2. Were the right people involved?
3. Did we have active/engaged participation from everyone?

 

Rationale:  Supplemental Documents include the following:

2014-15 Student/Staff Count - January 2015
Vision Report
Lottery Report
NDE TEEOSA Document 14-15
Certified Absence Summary

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PDK Boards of Education Meeting – Wed., Jan. 14, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.

            Weitz Community Engagement Center on UNO Campus

Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Jan. 26, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

             Wildewood Elementary – 8071 Ralston Ave.

Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Feb. 9, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

              Virginia Moon Administrative Center

Annual NSBA Conference – Saturday – Monday, March 21-23, 2015

               Nashville, TN