August 8, 2016 at 7:15 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

Rationale:  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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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.

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 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the July 25, 2016 meeting; August Financial Reports, August bills in the amount of $1,062,807.98 for the General Fund, and $35,638.50 for the Building Fund; and a probationary contract for .40 FTE for Sophie DeMarkey, High School French, effective with the 2016-17 contract. Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Tresha Rodgers reviewed the 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 2008, Board of Education Meetings and 3007, Review of Bills         

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 4033, Rights of Probationary Certificated Employees, and 4027, Part Time Certified Employees

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 AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings

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AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public and 2008, Board of Education Meetings

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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.  Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public

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

 

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 2022, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will review the 2016-17 enrollment information with the Board.

 

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 2022, Reporting to the Public

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Mr. Buckingham will discuss a Depreciation Fund Transfer.

 

AdvancED Standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system.  Board Policy 3001, Budget

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Mr. Buckingham will review the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund project list.

 

AdvancED Standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system.  Board Policy 3001, Budget and 3006, Bond Campaigns

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Dr. Adler will discuss with the Board our 2016-17 Legislative Services 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 2008 Board of Education Meetings

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Mr. Buckingham will review the 2016-17 Preliminary budget.

 

AdvancED standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system.  Board Policy 3001, Budget

Rationale:  AdvancED Standard 2.4 - Leadership engages stakeholders effectively in support of the system's purpose and direction.  Board Policy 3042, Cooperative Programs and Services

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status

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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:

Student/Staff Count

MOEC End of Year Report 2015-16

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

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                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

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