August 11, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Work Session
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Procedural Item
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1.1. e-Meetings Board of Education Traning Work Session
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Craig from NASB will be at the work session to train the Board of Education Members on the use of the e-Meetings software.
Discussion:
The work session was canceled due to a lack of Board quorum.
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2. Call To Order
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Procedural Item
Rationale:
A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall. Public Comments 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 executive session to protect the public interest or needless injury to the representation 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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2.1. Call To Order--A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
Rationale:
A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall.
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2.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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2.3. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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2.4. Public Comments 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.
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Public Comments 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.
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2.4.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
The Board of Education will now hear public comments.
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2.5. Consent Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Discussion:
The consent agenda included approval of the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting held July 28, 2014; August financial reports; August bills in the amount of $1,140,294.70 for the general fund, and $9000.00 for the QCPUF fund; a resignation request from Kimberly Brehm effective at the conclusion of her 2013-14 contract, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement; and approval of a probationary contract for Cindy Troyer, High School Math, effective with the 2014-15 contract.
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3. Board Development and Communication
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Procedural Item
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3.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Board of Education members will share comments and updates.
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3.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler and the administrative team will report important information to the Board of Education and the public in attendance.
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3.2.1. Buildings & Grounds Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham will update the Board of Education on the progress of several projects within the Buildings and Grounds.
Discussion:
Executive Director Jason Buckingham updated the Board of Education on the progress of several projects within the Buildings and Grounds.
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3.2.2. Employee Assistance Program
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham will share information with the Board of Education on the Employee Assistance Program that will be available to all staff beginning with the 2014-2015 School Year.
Discussion:
Executive Director Jason Buckingham shared information with the Board of Education on the Employee Assistance Program that is available to all staff.
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3.2.3. Summer School Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gibbs
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Gibbs will share information with the Board of Education on the results and participation in Summer School 2014.
Discussion:
Assistant Superintendent Kristi Gibbs shared information with the Board of Education on the results and participation in Summer School 2014.
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3.2.4. Student Enrollment Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gibbs
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Gibbs will share information with the Board of Education on the current status of student enrollment for the Ralston Public Schools.
Discussion:
Assistant Superintendent Kristi Gibbs shared information with the Board of Education on the current status of student enrollment for 2014-15.
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3.3. Board of Education Goal Setting
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Information Item
Rationale:
Board President Linda Richards will work through an activity and discussion with the Board of Education to begin the process of formulating Board of Education Goals.
Discussion:
Linda asked Board members to review the 4 standards that received a score of 50% or more unmet.
Mission, Vision, and Goals: The Board annually reviews the District's vision and mission statements. Unmet - 83%
Mission, Vision, and Goals: The Board annually adopts board and district goals to support the mission. Unmet - 67%
Community Engagement: The Board establishes and maintains effective communications to inform and engage parents, students, staff, and community members. Unmet - 67%
Community Engagement: The Board engages stakeholders effectively in support of the systems' purpose and direction. Unmet - 67%
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4. Standards Based School Improvement
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Information Item
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4.1. 2014-2015 Preliminary Budget Review
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham will present and discuss with the Board of Education the 2014-2015 Preliminary District Budget.
Discussion:
Executive Director Jason Buckingham presented and discussed the 2014-15 preliminary District budget.
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5. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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5.1. Policy Review 4041-4046
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will work with the Board of Education to review policies 4041-4046.
Discussion:
4041 - Staff Dress and Appearance (Newly presented)
* no changes suggested
4042 - Employee Social Security Numbers (page 76)
* no changes to language suggested
* future discussion regarding RPS use of SS# in password generation
4043 - Professional Boundaries Between Employees and Students (page 77)
* page 77: remove the statement that identifies specific social networking sites.
4044 - Staff Election Conduct (page 80)
*no changes suggested
4045 - Milk Expression (page 82)* no changes suggested
4046 - Internet Searches Regarding Potential Employees (Current Policy GCB)*no changes suggested
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6. Executive Session Disclosure
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Procedural Item
Rationale:
The Board reserves the right to move into closed session to protect the public interest or needless injury to the representation 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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6.1. Executive Session
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Action Item
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7. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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7.1. Board Assessment of Meeting
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Information Item
Rationale:
Meeting Content
Meeting Process
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7.2. Announcements
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
AdvancED story will run on KETV this evening (8-11-14) during the 10:00 pm news.
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7.3. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Procedural Item
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7.3.1. July Check Register by Fund
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The July check register by fund is attached for review by the Board of Education.
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7.3.2. Social Emotional Learning Research Article, October 2013
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Information Item
Rationale:
Attached is an article from the National Association of State Boards of Education. The article, Social-Emotional Learning, was published in October 2013.
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7.3.3. Student and Staff Count
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7.4. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
Discussion:
Board of Education Meeting - Mon. Aug. 25th - 7:00 pm at RMS
Budget Hearing - Mon. Sept. 8th - 6:30 pm at VMAC
Tax Request Hearing - Mon. Sept. 8th - 6:45 pm at VMAC
Board of Education Meeting - Mon. Sept. 8th - 7:00 pm at VMAC
NASB 2014 Area Membership Meeting - Wed. Oct. 1st - 5:00 - 9:00 pm
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7.5. Adjourn
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Action Item
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