October 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business

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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo8VrugRaRJ-0GL1Cg8BlBA

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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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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Policy 2008, 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.

Nebraska Frameworks Stakeholder Communication and Relationships
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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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. 

The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments.  Individuals may only speak one time per topic and must limit comments to around three (3) minutes. In the event more than 10 individuals wish to address the board, the 30 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers. At the discretion of the Board President or Chair, speakers may be allotted additional time.

At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.

Nebraska Frameworks Stakeholder Communication and Relationships
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the September 28, 2026_ meeting; September Financial Report, September bills in the amount of $713,622.13 for the General Fund, and $303,449.50 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Liz Kumru and Katie Krause reviewed the bills. 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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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
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  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.  

 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
Board Policy 3001, Budget

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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  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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Sara Zabrowski-Gates will review the enrollment information with the Board.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Sarah Zabrowski-Gates will provide an update on the district's progress in adopting the Nebraska Framework School Accreditation model for school improvement.

Rationale:  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.



 

Rationale:  Description of time and process for negotiations with certified staff.

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Rationale:  Mr. Buckingham and the administration ask that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a school activity van to replace one that is currently in use but is nearing the end of its service.  Bid proposals have been solicited and it is recommended that a Ford Transit van be purchased from Woodhouse Ford.

AdvancEd Standard 3.8  The system allocates human, material, and fiscal resources in alignment with the system's identified needs and priorities to improve student performance and organizational effectiveness.   
Policy 3004 Purchasing.

Rationale:  Policy 4063, Negotiation Goals and Objectives is replaced in our policy directory and needs to be renumbered to Policy 4068.

Rationale:  Adoption of Policy 4063 for Extended Duty and Extedned Contract Payemnts

Rationale:  Policy 2015, Student Member of the Board language has changed to meet the requests from the Board of Education.  

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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.  Jaxine Hazuka, a junior in excellent 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 2026-2027 school year.

Rationale:  We have applied for and qualified for a CLSD Grant through the Nebraska Department of Education.  Sara will present the plan for using these funds to further supplement our literacy instruction at Ralston.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Nebraska Frameworks Committment to Continuous Improvement
Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education.

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Bill Review Schedule - 2024

 

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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. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.