September 28, 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 September 14, 2015 meeting.


     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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Matty has requested to graduate one year early.  She is planning on attending UNO and has access to a scholarship through the Veterans Administration.  She has taken the ACT test and is on track to complete her academic credits.

 

 

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 IKFA, Early Graduation

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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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The Board visited the Middle School on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.  Principal Andy Parizek will address any questions the Board may have.

 

AdvancED Standard  1.2 - The system ensures that each school engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a school purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will review the District professional development plan.

 

 

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 the Board of Education Goals process.

 

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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Dr. Adler will review the Board of Education annual calendar.

 

 

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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 We are attempting to restart our vehicle replacement plan that has been on hold for the last   several years. Purchase of two maintenance trucks and one van would place us back on a          replacement schedule.

 

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 DJF, Purchasing

Rationale:  AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy HAA, Negotiations Goals and Objectives

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Dr. Rupprecht will review the building's school improvement plans / SIP process.

 

AdvancED Standard 1.1 - The system engages ina 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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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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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:

Student/Staff Count
Sodexo Food Service Report

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                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., October 12, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., October 26, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        State Education Conference – November 18-20, 2015

                                    LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites