November 9, 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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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
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
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the October 26th meeting; October Financial Report, bills in the amount of $640,192.05 for the General Fund, and $45,813.98 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Ms. Mary Roarty and Mrs. Samantha Willey reviewed the bills. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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5. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
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
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6.1. District Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
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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6.2. 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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6.3. 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.
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6.4. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Sara Zabrowski-Gates will review the enrollment information with the Board. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.5. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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6.6. District Audit Report
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will review the most recent District Audit Report. Board of Education members will have the opportunity to review the entire report and ask any questions that they may have.
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6.7. Financial Literacy Report
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Per change in statute, each district is now required to report annually on how they address the requirement for financial literacy instruction.
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6.8. Vehicle replacement discussion
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will discuss his recommendation for the purchase of vehicle(s) to replace existing vehicles in our fleet.
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7. Board Action Items
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Information Item
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7.1. Voluntary Separation Program (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
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Action Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp outlined the District's Voluntary Separation Program detailed in Policy 4055 at the October 27th Meeting of the Board of Education. Each year the Board of Education will consider offering the program to certified staff. Consideration normally happens in November. As mentioned, Jason outlined the details of the program, next steps, and recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year at the last Board of Education Meeting. The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the Voluntary Separation Resolution and budget for the 2025-2026 school year.
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7.2. Early Graduation Request Isabella Huff Mercado(Action)
Speaker(s):
Ruben Cano
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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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. Isabella Huff Mercado, 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. |
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7.3. Approval of the Application for the position of Student Board Member(Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Per Policy 2015, Student Board Member, an application is needed for studetns to apply for the a non-voting position on the Board of Education.
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8. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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Discussion:
2001 Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status
3030 Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Program 4039 Employment of Classified Staff 5013 Student Searches by School Staff
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9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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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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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon. Nov. 9th- 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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10. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
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. |
