February 23, 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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A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the public's table.

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 February 9, 2015 meeting of 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 BDDG, Minutes          

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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

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board on Legislative items.


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

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will discuss the instructional time/snow day proposed procedures for the remainder of the 2014-15 school year.

AdvancED Standard 4.2 - Instructional time, material resources, and fiscal resources are sufficient to support the purpose and direction of the system, individual schools, educational programs, and system operations.  Board Policy IC, School Year













































 

Rationale:  Dr. Rupprecht and Mr. Buckingham will discuss the proposed WorkFit Program.

AdvancED Standard 4.3 - The system maintains facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all students and staff.  Board Policy GBEA, Workplace Safety

Rationale:  Wildewood Principal Heather Nebesniak will present information to the Board of Education.

AdvancED Standard 1.2 - The system ensures that each school engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a school purpose for student success.  Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

Rationale:  Dr. Kristi Gibbs will update the Board of Education on the progress of the District Achievement Plan.  During her report, Dr. Gibbs will outline Domain #3 of Danielson's Framework for Teaching. Domain #3 is primarily focused on Instruction.

AdvancED Standard 1.2 - The system ensures that each school engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a school purpose for student success.  Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and Dr. Gibbs will present the recommended 2015-16 District Calendar for approval by 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 ICA, School Calendar

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Dr. Adler will present a recommended draft of a Comprehensive Legal Services Request for Proposal (RFP) to be issued on behalf of 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 BBA, School Board Powers and Duties 

Rationale:  Mrs. Tiehen, Board of Education President, will discuss the 2015 Board of Education committee assignments.

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy BCA, Organization of the Board

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The Board and Administration will discuss the various proposals submitted for consideration for the management and operations of the District Food Service Program .


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 and Administration will not consider any policies during this meeting.

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 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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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
Sodexo January Report

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

         Virginia Moon Administrative Center

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

          Nashville, TN

Board of Education Meeting – Mon., April 13, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

          Virginia Moon Administrative Center

NETA Conference – Thur. & Fri., April 23 & 24, 2015

          CenturyLink Center Omaha