April 13, 2015 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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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 March 9, 2015 meeting; approval of April financial reports; approval of April bills in the amount of $622,810.70 for the General Fund, and $14,350.00 for the Quality School Construction Bond; approval of resignation requests from Amy Kelly, Cindy Troyer,  Melanie Hergenrader, and Betsy Gomez, effective at the conclusion of their 2014-15 contracts; approval of probationary contracts for Jamie Honke, Kiley Grandstaff, Jacey Frye, April Jordening, and Kory White, effective with the 2015-16 contract; and approval of contracts for Lee Frye and Jody Blessen, effective July 1, 2015. Prior to the meeting Susan Haas Tiehen 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 BDDG, Minutes          

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 GCPB, Resignation of Certified Staff Members

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 GCPB, Resignation of Certified Staff Members

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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

Rationale:  The Board will give an update on the NSBA Conference they attended in March 2015.


AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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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

Rationale:  DECA students and their teacher, Mrs. Tracy Hinchcliff-Smith will update the Board about the DECA program.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding current Legislative activity.



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

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Assistant Superintendent for Learning Kristi Gibbs will update the Board regarding open enrollment.

 

                       

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board policy Ag, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will discuss the snow day makeup plan.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board policy Ag, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will discuss the evaluation process for the Superintendent’s evaluation and next steps in the District/Superintendent's Goals development 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 & Duties

Rationale:  I move we award a contract to _________ as the Food Service Management Company for the Ralston Public Schools for the 2015-2016 school year, with the option of four one year renewals.



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 & Duties

Rationale:  Dr. Rupprecht and Mr. Buckingham have tentatively agreed to terms with the Custodial Employees Union for the 2015-2017 contract years.  The administration recommends approval of the tentative agreement.


Advanced Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy HL, Preliminary Negotiated Agreement

Rationale:  Dr. Rupprecht and Mr. Buckingham have tentatively agreed to terms with the Food Service Employees Union for the 2015-2016 contract year.  The administration recommends approval of the tentative agreement.

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 & Duties

Rationale:  Please see the attached contract addendum from Moore Services to completely upgrade all of the HVAC system in the Virginia Moon Administrative Center.  Mr. Buckingham has also attached a detailed explanation of the addendum.

AdvancED Standard 4.3 – The system maintains facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, clean, and health environment for all students and staff.  Board Policy DJC, Bidding Requirements

Rationale:  The Board of Education and District Administration have issued a Comprehensive Legal Services RFP to invite potential legal firms to represent the District going forward.  Two firms responded to the RFP.  The firms were Koley-Jessen and KSB School Law.  Prior to the meeting the Board of Education interviewed both firms.  The Board of Education is encouraged to select one or more firms and direct the District Administration to execute a Legal Representation Agreement with that firm.

Rationale:  The Administration recommends approval of the bid from Heartland Roofing Consultants to complete roof renovations at Wildewood Elementary and Meadows Elementary.  The roof renovations will be paid for out of Qualified Schools Construction Bond proceeds.


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 DJC, Bidding Requirements

Rationale:  The Board of Education will consider issuing a position statement and directive to clarify their current position regarding potential Learning Community legislative action.

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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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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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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?

 

Rationale:  Supplemental Documents include the following:

  Student/Staff Count 2014-15

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NETA Conference – Thur. & Fri., April 23 & 24, 2015

            CenturyLink Center Omaha

Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Apr. 27, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

             Karen Western Elementary, 6224 H St.

Heart of Learning Banquet – Wed., May 6, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. – Ralston Arena

Board of Education Meeting – Mon., May 11, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. - Virginia Moon Administrative Center