August 25, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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2. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall.
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. 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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3. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall.
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. 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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1. Call To Order
Agenda Item Type:
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 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. 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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1.1. Call To Order--A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the public's table
AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDA, Board of Education Meetings |
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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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1.3. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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 BDDD, Quorum
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1.4. 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
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 |
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1.4.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
No public comment
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1.5. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the August 11, 2014 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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2. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties
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2.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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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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. Policy CBA, Responsibilities of the Superintendent
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2.2.1. Middle School Presentation
Speaker(s):
Mr. Andy Parizek
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Principal Andy Parizek and Assistant Principal Ryan Pivonka will update the board on activities happening at the Middle School.
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 AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Current PTO President Erika McCawley, Lynn Letsche, and building liasion Linda Hoffman will share some of the recent successes and plans for future PTO activities at RMS.
Ryan Pivonka will share improvements made to the summer 2014 Bridges program and the impact on RMS.
Andy Parizek will share changes and improvements made to the RMS HAL program.
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2.3. Board of Education Goal Setting
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
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.
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
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%
Goal #1 - Mission, Vision, and Goals:
The Board annually reviews the District's vision and mission statements.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. 2014-2015 Final Draft 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 Final Draft of the District Budget.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes Policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. – Board Policy DBD, Budget Planning and Adoption and DBG, Budget Hearings and Reviews
Discussion:
Executive Director Jason Buckingham presented and discussed the 2014-15 final draft of the District budget.
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3.2. Depreciation Fund Transfer
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The continued commitment to funding the depreciation account will allow the Ralston Public Schools to plan for and address large purchases that are required over time to include technology, transportation vehicles, textbooks and curriculum, and furniture and equipment. All deposits and expenditures will require Board Of Education action prior to execution.
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 DAA, Fiscal Management Priority Objectives
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4. Policy Review 4047-4053
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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 BBA, School Board Powers and Duties
Discussion:
4047: Implementation of Student Assistance Team Process
4048: Assessment Administration and Security (newly presented pink page)
4049: Professional Ethics (newly presented - pink page)
4050: Overtime and Compensatory Time
4051: Use of Social Media by School District Employees
4052: Job Reference to Prospective Employers For Current and Former Employees
4053: Employment and Political Conflict of Interest
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5. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
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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5.1. Executive Session
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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 BDC, Executive Meetings |
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6. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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6.1. Board Assessment of Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Meeting Content
Meeting Process
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6.2. Announcements
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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6.3. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Supplemental Documents include the following:
2014-15 Student/Staff Count - August 18, 2014 Sodexo Summer Meals Program Comparison 2014-15 Middle School Extra Duty Scheduled Unit Pay 2014-15 High School Extra Duty Scheduled Unit Pay
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6.4. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Bratfest - Fri., Aug. 29, 2014 - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - High School Tax Request Hearing – Mon., Sept. 8, 2014 – 6:45 p.m. - Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Sept. 22, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. – High School NASB 2014 Area Membership Meeting – Wed., Oct. 1, 2014 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - Regency Marriott, 10220 Regency Circle |
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6.5. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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