November 24, 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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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 10, 2025 meeting; resignation from April Pinkes. 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
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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
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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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):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Sara Zabrowski-Gates will review the enrollment information with the Board. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.4. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham, and members of the administrative team will provide an update to the Board of Education on the progress of various projects in motion with the 2021 Future Ready Ralston Bond Initiative.
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6.5. Glow Church Presentation
Speaker(s):
Steve Snodgrass
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ralston's partnership with the GLOW Church as been significant and beneficial to our community. GLOW will present briefly on their efforts with the recent shoe drive and other events they have hosted.
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6.6. Financial Literacy Report
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
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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6.7. Ralston Schools Foundation Update
Speaker(s):
Mary Roarty/Carrie Hough
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Update of our most recent Ralston Schools Foundation (RSF) meeting.
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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. District calendar for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Approval (Action)
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ryan Pivonka will present the calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.
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7.2. Snow Removal Maintenance Vehicle Replacement (Action)
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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.
AdvancEd Standard 3.8 The system allocates human, material, and fiscal resources in alignment with the system's identified needs and priorities to improve student performance and organizational effectiveness. Policy 3004 Purchasing.
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7.3. 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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7.4. Superintendent Contract (Action)
Speaker(s):
Robin Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Board of Education has been working through a process over the last several months to renew the Superintendent's contract beginning on July 1, 2026. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Superintendent Contract for Jason Buckingham as presented.
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7.5. Board of Education Legislative Goals for the 2026 session (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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We have reviewed the current Board of Education Legislative goals for the 2026 legislative session and are seeking approval to adopt them prior to the beginning of the next session.
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8. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
6046 Private Tutoring
6047 Participation in Competitions or Activities Beyond State Level 2004 Oath of Office 2016 Participation in Insurance Program by Board Members 3011 Transportation
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9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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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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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon. Nov. 24 – 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. |
