May 11, 2026 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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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
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Action Item
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3. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
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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 April 13th meeting; April Financial Report, April bills in the amount of $593,427.78 for the General Fund, and $1,511,768.76 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Carrie Hough and Liz Kumru reviewed the bills. Recommendations for the following teachers to be hired for the 2026-2027 school year: Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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5. Board Development and Communication
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Procedural Item
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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
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6.1. District Recognition and Celebrations
Speaker(s):
Multiple
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We would like to proudly recognize Meadows 5th grader and the inaugural Kid Governor for the State of Nebraska Miss Charlie Couch. Miss Couch will give us a summary of her year so far as the official Kid Governor for Nebraska.
Next, we'd like to recognize Mr. Billesbach as the sponsor of our 6th grade National History Day competition. They competed recently at Nebraska Wesleyan and we are proud to announce the team from Meadows Elementary, Annabelle Knowles, Lizzie Skaggs-Rowser and Bianka Koves won the state championship in their division! They will be competing in the Nationwide National History Day competition in Baltimore this summer. Finally, Mr. Lucero will present to the BOE the state placers from this year's State Skills USA competition. Elijah Gox, Genesis Acosta Barrios DIanna Perez Bermudez, Serenadey Schmidt all won first place, Thiahana Carbajal was 2nd and Noah Adjivon, Sway Bryan Vawser, Ashby Johnson and Hannah Carroll placed third. The attachment indicates which areas our students placed.
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6.2. District Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
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Procedural Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month. He will address any questions that the Board of Education members may have about any part of the financial statements.
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6.3. 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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6.4. 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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6.5. 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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6.6. Wildewood Elementary School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Kris Kaiser
Agenda Item Type:
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Kris Kaiser will present Wildewood Elementary's school improvement plan.
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6.7. District Human Resources Update
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka
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Ryan Pivonka will provide an update to the Board of Education on the current status of recruitment and retention across all employee groups.
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6.8. Review of Special Education Programming
Speaker(s):
Jen Pollock
Agenda Item Type:
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Annual review of special education programming presented by our Director of Student Services.
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6.9. Early Childhood Program Review
Speaker(s):
Jen Pollock
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Presentation on Ralston's Early Childhood Programming
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6.10. Ralston Schools Foundation 990 Tax Form Review
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Review of the form 990, tax filing for the Ralston Schools Foundation.
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7. Board Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
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7.1. Early Graduation Request Yesenia De La Cruz (Action)
Speaker(s):
Ruben Cano
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Ralston High School Student Handbook allows for a student to make an early graduation request of more than one semester to the Board of Education for approval. As part of that process the student and their parents must attend the Board of Education Meeting to answer any questions that may come about. Any request by a student must also be supported by the High School Principal. Yesenia De La Cruz, a junior in good standing, has made application for a two semester early graduation and that has been supported by Principal Ruben Cano. It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education approve this request with successful completion of all graduation requirements by the end of the 2025-2026 school year. |
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7.2. Bid for Window Safety film at Meadows and Ralston High School (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Seeking approval of a contract to install safety film on every first floor exterior window at Meadows and Ralston High School.
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7.3. Approval of Policy 6005 Graduation Requirements (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Policy 6005, Graduation Requirements has been amended to reflect current statutory requirements.
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7.4. Approval of Policy 3040 School Safety (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Policy 3040, School Safety as been amended to reflect current practice
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8. Policy Review
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Discussion:
3049 Drones and Unmanned Aircraft
4012 Staff Internet and Computer Use 5008 Pregnant or Parenting Students 5037 Student Internet and Computer Access
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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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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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9.3. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., May 11, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center May •Wednesday, May 13 Senior Honors Night 6:30 RHS Gym • Friday, May 15 (9:00 am and then at 1:30 pm) - RHS Graduation Rehearsal (RHS gymnasium) & Elementary Walks (all elementary schools)
• Sunday, May 17 (2:00 pm) - RHS Graduation @ Liberty First Credit Union Arena
• Tuesday, May 19 - RHS Undergrad Awards @ RHS Theater • Wednesday, May 20 (evening) - RHS FFA Banquet @ RHS Cafeteria • Thursday, May 21 - RPS Last Day of School June June 8 BOE meeting 6pmJune 22, BOE meeting 6pm July • July 8th - July 23rd (8:30 am to 12:00 pm) - RMS Bridge to Middle School program @ RMS
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10. Adjourn
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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. |
