March 9, 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 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.

     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 23, 2015 meeting; March financial reports; March bills in the amount of $587,900.99 for the General fund, $500.00 for the Bond fund, $500.00 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking fund, and $15,321.00 for the Building fund; approval of a resignation request from Julie Sass who has been on a leave of absence for the 2014-15 contract year; and approval of a resignation request from Jen Stark, High School English and Janel Buchta, High School Math effective at the conclusion of the 2014-15 contract year.


     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

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Dr. Adler has reviewed and revised the first draft of the District/Superintendent’s goals.  Attached you will find two documents.  The first document outlines a reduced and revised edition of the District/Superintendent's Goals.  The second document is a comprehensive listing of the District/Superintendent's Goals or priorities.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1- The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy CBA, Responsibilities of the Superintendent

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will review Legislative items. 


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

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AdvancED Standard 4.6 – The system provides a technology infrastructure and equipment to support the system’s teaching, learning, and operational needs.  Board Policy DJC, Bidding Requirements 

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AdvancED Standard 4.6 – The system provides a technology infrastructure and equipment to support the system’s teaching, learning, and operational needs.  Board Policy DJC, Bidding Requirements 

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As outlined in the REA Negotiated Contract, the District offered a voluntary separation program for the 2014-15 school year. We received resignation requests from Mary Robotham, Connie Scherzberg, Becky Voor Vart, John Walsh, Wanda Worsley, Joe Zadina, and Dianne Young.  The administration recommends approval of these voluntary separation resignation requests.

 

 

AdvancEd Standard 4.1 – The system engages in a systematic process to recruit, employ, and retain a sufficient number of qualified professional and support staff to fulfill   their roles and responsibilities and support the purpose and direction of the system, individual schools, and educational programs. Board Policy GCPB, Resignation of Certified Staff Members

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The District received letters of interest from Marie Meyers and David Kinney to serve on the Ralston Schools Foundation Board of Directors. The Ralston Schools Foundation by laws mandate the the Ralston School Board approve these appointments.

 

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:  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 FDA, Bond Campaigns

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

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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     AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BDC, Executive Meetings

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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

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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

Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Apr. 27, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Karen Western Elementary