November 10, 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
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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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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 October 27th meeting; October Financial Report, October 2025 bills in the amount of $546,727.26 for the General Fund, and $848,642.74 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Carrie Hough and Mary Roarty reviewed the bills. Nebraska Frameworks 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
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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6.1. District Recognition and Celebrations
Speaker(s):
Multiple
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Jim Frederick and Jason Buckingham will use this time to recognize and celebrate various members of the Ralston Public Schools Community for positive accomplishments.
Students being recognized for Monday, November 10, 2025 include: Our Kid Governor Candidates: Delaynie Allison and Charlie Couch Our State Tournament Girls Softball team Our qualifiers for the State Cross Country Meet: Barrett McChaley and Makayla Hargrave |
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6.2. Technology Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Fink
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Update for the Board of Education on our current technology plan.
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6.3. Snow Removal Maintenance Vehicle Replacement
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Information 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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6.4. 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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6.5. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.6. 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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6.7. District Audit Report
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will review the most recent District Audit Report. Board of Education members will have the opportunity to review the entire report and ask any questions that they may have.
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6.8. District Calendar Development Process Overview & Multi-Year Review
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ryan Pivonka will provide an overview of the calendar development process and share a DRAFT of the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 District Calendars for the Board of Education to review and provide feedback on prior to being distributed for feedback from stakeholders.
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6.9. Subcommittee meeting agenda reporting and communications update
Speaker(s):
Multiple
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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The Board has requested an update from each of the subcommittee meetings to be presented by the BOE members in attendance at the meeting. Each subcommittee shall report on the agenda, what was discussed and any relevant information presented. Additionally, our Communications Department will report as well.
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7. Board Action Items
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Information Item
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7.1. Removal of Policy 6040 Advanced College Placement (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Policy 6040 is recommended for removal as we continue to offer Advanced Placement and college credit classes in conjunction with the course offerings at Ralston High.
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7.2. Approval of Policy 6040 Pre-Kindergarten Program (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 6040 Pre-Kindergarten is recommended for approval from our policy service.
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7.3. Removal of Policy 6019 International Travel Study(Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 6019, International Travel Study is recommended for removal per our policy service
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7.4. Voluntary Separation Program (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp outlined the District's Voluntary Separation Program detailed in Policy 4055 at the October 27th Meeting of the Board of Education. Each year the Board of Education will consider offering the program to certified staff. Consideration normally happens in November. As mentioned, Jason outlined the details of the program, next steps, and recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year at the last Board of Education Meeting. The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the Voluntary Separation Resolution and budget for the 2025-2026 school year.
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8. Policy Review
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Discussion:
6041 Malcom X Day Education
6042 Projection Maps 6043 Mapping Data 6044 Participation in Athletic Teams
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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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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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9.3. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., November 10 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
Discussion:
Board of Education Meeting - Mon., November 10, 2025- 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center |
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10. 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. |
