December 9, 2019 at 6:00 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 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. 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.

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

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the November 25th meeting; November Financial Reports, November bills in the amount of $452,176.01 for the General Fund, and $0 for the Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Robin Richards reviewed the bills. Resignation from Randy Miller, RHS.
 

AdvancED Standard 1.4 – The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

AdvancED Standard 1.7 - Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organization effectiveness in support of teaching and learning.  Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. 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.

AdvancED Standard 1.5 - the governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public.  

AdvancED Standard 1.4  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are desinged to support system effectiveness.  Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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AdvancED Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Mr. Andrew Mather and Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide an overview of the school improvement plan and process for Karen Western Elementary School.

Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public; Policy 6004 Curriculum Development and Assessment.

Rationale:  Each year the Board of Education outlines specific Board of Education Legislative Goals to guide decision making during the Legislative Session.  The Board of Education and Administration will review the DRAFT Legislative Goals and refine them as needed in preparation for the upcoming Legislative Session.

Board Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will outline the progress on the Superintendent Goals over the last two years and discuss with the Board of Education a defined direction that will guide our organization over the next several years.  The defined focus will be represented in Superintendent Goals as well as District Strategic Priorities.  Once the Superintendent Goals and District Strategic Priorities are established Dr. Adler and the Board of Education will work through the new Superintendent Evaluation System over the next few months.

Board Policy 4025 Superintendent; Policy 1003 Purpose and Direction

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Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

 

AdvancED Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Dr. Jay Irwin will update the Board of Education on items and information that is under consideration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards.

Standard 1.8 Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.

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Dr. Adler will review the enrollment information with the Board.

 

AdvancED Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Mr. Jason Buckingham and Dr. Adler will outline the proposed engineering services contract that addresses the District Track and Field renovation project.  At the November 25th meeting of the Board of Education, Joe Zadina from Lamp Rynearson and Associates outlined the deteriorated condition of the track and field as well as the scope of services needed to plan for the renovation of the facility.  The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the proposed engineering services contract as presented.

Board Policy 3003 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repairs or Site Improvements

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

AdvancED Standard 1.5 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within the defined roles and responsibilities.  Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status.

Rationale:  At the November 25th meeting of the Board of Education, members of the Board of Education asked to review policies and procedures that address smoking and vaping.  Attached are the following policies for review.

Policy 5035-Student Discipline
Policy 3016-Use of Tobacco Products

 

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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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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Bill Review Schedule - 2019

 

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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., January 13, 2020 – 6:00 p.m.- Virginia Moon Administrative Center

Dec. 19th -  6-7:00 pm. - Night Before the Holidays at Mockingbird (cookies, reading books and visit with Santa)

April 4-6, 2020 - NSBA Chicago

                       

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AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities.  Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.