January 23, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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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1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action 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. Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
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1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
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Procedural Item
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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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1.2.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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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1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the January 9, 2017 meeting, resignation of teachers Benjamin Billesbach and Michelle Buettner, and a request to recognize Sheron Messerschmidt as the official bargaining agent for the Sign Language Interpreters of Ralston Education Association (REA) during negotiations in the spring, and approval of local teaching certificate for Joshua Jessen. AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. 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 education programs. Board Policy 2008, Board Of Education Meetings, Policy 4056, Resignation or Dismissal of Certificated Staff, and Board Policy 4060 Negotiations Goals and Objectives.
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2. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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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2.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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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2.2.1. Board of Education Recognition
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Dr. Adler read a proclamation by the Governor honoring Board of Education Appreciation Week.
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2.2.2. Learning Community Update--Mr. David Patton CEO
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Mr. Patton will provide the Board with an update on the Learning Communities.
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.
Discussion:
Mr. Patton provided the Board with an update on the Learning Communities. |
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2.2.3. Legislative Relations Update--Mr. Joe Kohout
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Kohout, RPS Legislative Liaison, will provide a legislative update to 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.
Discussion:
Mr. Kohout, RPS Legislative Liaison, and Linda Richards provided a legislative update to the Board.
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2.2.4. Meadows Elementary Presentation--Ms. Lisa Schroeder
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Ms. Schroeder will provide an update on Meadows Elementary.
AdvancED Standard 1.2 - The system ensures that each school 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.
Discussion:
Ms. Schroeder provided an update on Meadows Elementary.
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2.2.5. ACT Report--Ms. Jesse Tvrdy
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mrs. Tvrdy will update the Board on the ACT process at RHS.
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.
Discussion:
Mrs. Tvrdy updated the Board on the ACT process at RHS.
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2.2.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler will review the 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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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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3.1. Voluntary Separation (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham will provide a list of certified staff that have selected Voluntary Separation.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham provided a list of certified staff that have selected Voluntary Separation.
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3.2. Foundation Board of Directors (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Dr. Adler will present the list of Ralston Foundation Board of Directors for approval.
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4. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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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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4.1. Policy 5004--Option Enrollment (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will present Policy 5004 to the Board.
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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4.2. Policy 5005--Transportation for Option Enrollment (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will present Policy 5005 to the Board.
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.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler presented Policy 5005 to the Board for approval.
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5. Executive Session Disclosure
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Procedural Item
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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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5.1. Executive Session (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Board will move to Executive Session to discuss negotiations.
Discussion:
The Board voted to move into Executive Session to discuss negotiations.
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6. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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6.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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6.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following: SODEXO - November/December Report Diane Adams Resignation Letter Judy Startzer Resignation Letter
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6.3. Future Board Calendar
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Legislative Issues Conference - January 22-23, 2017 Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, Lincoln UNO Phi Delta Kappa Chap. Dinner Meeting - Wed., January 25, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. UNO, Milo Student Events Center, Omaha NASA/NASB Education Forum, February 8-9, 2017 Younes Conference Center, Kearney Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 13, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 27, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center NSBA National Conference - March 24-27, 2017 Denver Convention Center, Denver, CO |
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6.4. Adjourn
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