July 11, 2016 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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     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 June 27, 2016 meeting; July financial reports; July bills in the amount of $496,543.75 for the General Fund; $1,463.53 for the Building Fund; $350.00 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund; and $84,800.60 for the Depreciation Fund; and a probationary contract for Kiley Thalken. Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Tresha Rodgers reviewed bills.


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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     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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Mrs. Tiehen will discuss Board Goals and Board Retreat.

 

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

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Mrs. Tiehen will discuss the Board vacancy.

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

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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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Dr. Adler will discuss the District communication 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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Mr. Buckingham will discuss District maintenance and repair items.

 

 

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 BBA,   School Board Powers and Duties

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Dr. Welte will review the reVision Action Grant.

 

 

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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Mr. Buckingham will review the Student Fees, Fines and Charges Board Policy.

 

 

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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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 Policy revision 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 2016-17 Student Handbooks.

 

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.

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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 BDC, Executive Meetings

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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

2016-17 Open House Schedule

Rationale:  Board of Education Meeting – Mon., July 25, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

                 Virginia Moon Administrative Center

New Teachers First Contract Day – Tue., August 2, 2016

New Teacher Chamber Luncheon, Tue., August 2, 2016 – 12:00 p.m., Ralston Arena

All Staff Opening Session – Fri., August 5, 2016 – Vendor Fair & Breakfast - 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

                 Opening Session -9:00  – 10:30 a.m. – Ralston High School

Board of Education Meeting – Mon., August 8, 2016 – 7:15 p.m.

                 Virginia Moon Administrative Center

First Day PreK-Kdg., 7^th Grade and 9^th Grade – Wed., August 10, 2016

First Day All Students - Thur., August 11, 2016