June 22, 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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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 June 8th meeting; Subcommittee minutes included for approval. 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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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5.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
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. District Human Resources Update
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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6.4. Karen Western Elementary School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Andrew Mather
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Andrew Mather will present Karen Western's improvement plan.
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6.5. English Learner (EL) Program Review
Speaker(s):
Jen Pollock
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Yearly update on the current LEP program offerings and performance.
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6.6. Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) Contract Review
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka and Aaron Bredenkamp
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Action Item
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SLI Contract up for review.
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6.7. 2026-2027 Staff Handbook Review
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ryan Pivonka will outline proposed changes to the 2026-2027 Staff Handbook and address any questions that may arise during discussion.
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6.8. Elementary, Middle School, and High School DRAFT Handbooks review
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Each summer the student handbooks at the elementary, middle school, and high school level are reviewed and adjusted as needed. Dr. Pivonnka will provide an overview of the suggested changes to the handbooks at each level. After discussion any suggested changes will be considered. Once all the appropriate adjustments are made the administration would ask that the Board of Education approve the 2026-2027 Students Handbooks at the July 13th meeting of the Board of Education.
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6.9. School-based mental health programming andArbor Family Counseling Utilization Presentation
Speaker(s):
Jen Pollock
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Jen Pollock will provide an overview of the services provided for mental health services at RPS.
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6.10. Ralston Schools Foundation Update
Speaker(s):
Robin Richards/Carrie Hough
Agenda Item Type:
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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. Approval of Policies reviewed and updated on 6/8/26 including policies 2008, 3003, 3003.1, 3004.1, 3057, 3061, 4017, 4019, 4056, 5001, 5003, 5004, 5035, 6009, 6046. (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Approval of Policies reviewed and updated on 6/8/26 including policies 2008, 3003, 3003.1, 3004.1, 3057, 3061, 4017, 4019, 4056, 5001, 5003, 5004, 5035, 6009, 6046.
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7.2. Approval of Policy 3056 Guest Speakers (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Policy 3056, Guest Speakers to establish rules for when and where guest speakers can present.
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8. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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Discussion:
3049 Drones and Unmanned Aircraft
4012 Staff_Internet_and_Computer_Use 4065 Staff Use of AI Tools 4012 Staff Internet and Computer Use 5008 Pregnant or Parenting Students 5037 Student Internet and Computer Access 6038 Student Use of AI Tools
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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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Procedural Item
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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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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., June 22, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center June June 22, BOE meeting 6pmJuly • 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. |
