August 24, 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 August 10, 2015 meeting, and a probationary contract for Kimberly Lockett, Seymour 2nd grade, effective with the 2015-16 contract.


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          


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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     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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Administrators new to the District will meet the Board.

 

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

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Dr. Dan Schnoes, ESU # 3 administrator will visit with the Board.

 

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

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Mr. Buckingham, Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs, will visit with the Board regarding the 2015-16 draft budget.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy DB, Annual Operating Budget

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Superintendent Dr. Mark Adler will discuss his proposed Board meeting structure.

 

AdvancEd Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy CBA, Responsibilities of the Superintendent

 

 

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 The continued commitment to funding  the depreciation account will allow the Ralston Public Schools to plan for and address large purchases that are required over time to include technology, transportation vehicles, textbooks and curriculum, and furniture and equipment. All deposits and expenditures will require BOE action prior to execution.

 

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy DAA, Fiscal Management Priority Objectives

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Director for Elementary Education Cecilia Wilken will present information regarding a Character team project.

 

AdvancED Standard 1.1 - The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will review Policy JED, Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism with the Board.

 

 

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

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AdvancED Standard 1.1 - The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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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.

Rationale:  The Board of Education will go into closed session to engage in a strategy session with respect to a possible real estate lease matter. The closed session is necessary for the protection of the public interest.  No decisions will be made in closed session and the Board will only discuss the possible real estate lease matter while in closed session.

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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?

 

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Student/Staff Count

District Flow Chart 2015-16

Rams Under the Lights

Sodexo Food Service Summer Numbers

SUPERHEROES’ MINDSET CHARACTER CALENDAR

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                        Bratfest – Friday, September 4, 2015 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Ralston High School

                        Ralston Schools Foundation Gold Classic – Thursday, September 10, 2015 – 12:30 p.m.

                                    Eagle Hills Golf Course

                        Budget Hearing – Mon., September 14, 2015 – 6:30 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        Tax Request Hearing- Mon., September 14, 2015 – 6:45 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., September 14, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        NASB 2015 Area Membership Meeting – September 16, 2015 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., September 28, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        State Education Conference – November 18-20, 2015

                                    LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites