June 8, 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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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 May 11th meeting; May 2026 Financial Report, May bills in the amount of $565,739.16 for the General Fund, and $1,104,627.05 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Mary Roarty and Samantha Willey 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):
Jason Buckingham
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Information Item
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We would like to recognize on this occasion the dedication and naming of the Ralston Public Schools Board Room in honor of Mrs. Linda Richards. Mrs. Richards is a proud alum of the Ralston Public Schools, served as a school board member at Ralston for over twenty years, and was the winner of the prestigious Ann Mactier Board member of the year award presented by the Nebraska Association of School Boards.
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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
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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
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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.
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6.5. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
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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. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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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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6.7. Ralston Middle School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Andy Parizek and Jon Taylor
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Andy Parizek and Jon Taylor will present Ralston Middle School's improvement plan.
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6.8. Back to School Calendar
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
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Sara will share the tentative schedule of events for staff to start the 2026-2027 school year.
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6.9. Summer Professional Development Plan
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
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Sara Zabrowski-Gates will present on the multiple summer training and professional development opportunities for RPS staff.
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6.10. 2026-2027 District Budget Overview/LB 644 meeting.
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
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Aaron Bredenkamp, and other members of the administrative team will provide the Board of Education with a preliminary look at the DRAFT 2026-2027 District Budget. Aaron will share factors that will impact the District Budget and address and questions that the Board may have. The Budget Adoption Calendar will be shared again and reviewed outlining the steps that will be taken over the next few months to gather feedback on the budget and communicate appropriately.
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6.11. Year end attendance data update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Year end review of our attendance for 2025-2026
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6.12. Update from the Communications Department
Speaker(s):
Jim Frederick
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Jim Frederick will update the BOE on recent developments in the area of communications. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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7. Board Action Items
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8. Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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8.1. Review of Policy 5054 Student Bullying
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Per statute 79-2,137 we are to review our Bully Prevention Policy each year prior to July 1.
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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., June 8, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center 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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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. |
