December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business

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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo8VrugRaRJ-0GL1Cg8BlBA

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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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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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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.

Nebraska Frameworks Stakeholder Communication and Relationships
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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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. 

The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments.  Individuals may only speak one time per topic and must limit comments to around three (3) minutes. In the event more than 10 individuals wish to address the board, the 30 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers. At the discretion of the Board President or Chair, speakers may be allotted additional time.

At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.

Nebraska Frameworks Stakeholder Communication and Relationships
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting; November 2025 Financial Report, November 2025 bills in the amount of $458,999.49 for the General Fund, and $609,523.08 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Robin Richards and Mary Roarty reviewed the bills. 

Resignation letters from Michelle Hulsing and Kyle Kikta.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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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
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Mr. Joe Kohout, District Lobbyist will be in attendance to discuss the Board's Legislative Goals as well as provide a preview of the upcoming Legislative Session.

Rationale:  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.  

 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
Board Policy 3001, Budget

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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  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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Sara Zabrowski-Gates will review the enrollment information with the Board.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  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.

Rationale:  The embargoed for state data was lifted Nov. 26, we are now able to publicly share and discuss our performance data for the 24-25 school year.

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Rationale:  Jason Buckingham will provide information to the Board of Education on the competitive bid results to complete Phase 2 list of projects for the stadium, Central Office and other locations  District officials have worked with BCDM Architects to develop bid specifications and collect bid proposals from interested contractors.

The administration recommends the approval of the bid proposal outlined in the attached documents.

Rationale:  Policy 6046, Private Tutoring is recommended for removal per our policy service

Rationale:  Policy 3011 Transportation of Option Students as the policy has been moved to Policy 5005 Transportation.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Nebraska Frameworks Committment to Continuous Improvement
Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education.

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                  Board of Education Meeting – Mon., December 8– 6:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center


February 17, 2026 Deadline for incumbents up for election to file.
Winter elementary concerts 
Dec. 8 WW 6pm, ME 7:15
Dec.  9 SY 6pm, BL 7:15
Dec. 10 KW 6pm, MB 7:15
RMS Band Concert Dec. 11 7pm @RMS
RMS Vocal Concert Dec. 16, 5:30pm @RHS
RHS Vocal Concert Dec. 16, 7pm 
RHS Band Concert Dec. 17 7pm 
 

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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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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2021, Executive Meetings.

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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. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.