May 11, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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 BDA, Board of Education Meetings |
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1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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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 public's table. 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.
Discussion:
Middle School resource teacher Kathy Kassabaum talked about 87 children that were taken to Werner Park for not missing any homework for 2 years.
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1.2.1. Public Comment
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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 BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings.
Discussion:
Mrs. Kathy Kassabaum
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1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the April 27, 2015 meeting; May financial reports; May bills in the amount of $603,148.03 for the General Fund, and $55,883.75 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund; and a probationary contract for Amy Horan, High School Resource, effective with the 2015-16 contract. Prior to the meeting Bob Brown and Deb Gerch reviewed 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
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2. Board Development and Communication
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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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2.1. Board Members’ Update
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Information Item
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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 |
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2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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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 |
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2.3. Avenues Scholars Presentation
Speaker(s):
Ms. Amy Rector
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ms. Amy Rector with Avenue Scholars will present information to the Board regarding the program.
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 AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Amy Rector, who is a Talent Advisor with the Avenue Scholars program,spoke about how the career program serves students from high school through college and into a career.
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2.4. Seymour Elementary Presentation
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brian Ferguson
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Mr. Brian Ferguson, Seymour principal, will present 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 AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Seymour sixth grade teacher Casey Knight spoke about his use of "flipped" math in his classroom.
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2.5. Superintendent Evaluation Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Superintendent Dr. Adler will update the board regarding the Superintendent Evaluation 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
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Adler spoke regarding his evaluation process.
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2.6. District Enrollment Projections
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Superintendent Dr. Adler will discuss District enrollment projections.
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 AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Adler discussed the District enrollment projections for 2015-16.
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2.7. Buildings & Grounds Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
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Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs, Mr. Buckingham, will discuss summer maintenance projects.
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
Discussion:
Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs, Mr. Buckingham,discussed summer maintenance projects.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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3.1. Achievement Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Kristi Gibbs
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Assistant Superintendent Kristi Gibbs will update the Board regarding the District Achievement Plan.
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 AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Dr. Gibbs reviewed Domain 1 & 4 briefly.
Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken reviewed the implementation plan
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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 BBA, School Board Powers and Duties
Discussion:
4047: Implementation of Student Assistance Team Process
4048: Assessment Administration and Security (newly presented)
4049: Professional Ethics
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
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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
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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 BDC, Executive Meetings |
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6. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities
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6.1. Board Assessment of Meeting
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Meeting Content
Meeting Process
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6.2. Announcements
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6.3. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
2014-15 Student/Staff Count
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6.4. Future Board Calendar
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Senior Honors Convocation – Wed., May 13, 2015 – 6:30 p.m. RHS Performing Arts Center Ralston High School Graduation – Sun., May 17, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. – Ralston Arena Undergraduate Honors Assembly – Wed., May 20, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. Ralston High School Gym Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 8, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Work Session – Mon., June 15, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. Location to Be Determined Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 22, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Meadows Elementary |
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6.5. Adjourn
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