June 8, 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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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 BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings. |
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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. |
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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 May 11, 2015 Board of Education meeting; June financial reports; June bills in the amount of $634,627.28 for the General Fund, $67,420.00 for the Depreciation Fund, and $20,000.00 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund. Prior to the meeting Susie Tiehen and Jeff Zdan reviewed bills; probationary contracts for Jenna Lempke, Shelby Parr, Sarah Borkowski, Shane Adams, Sean Anderson, Andy Berthold, Bridget Paulsen, Laura Prochaska, Paul Markley, Cindy Raders, and Peyton Lewis; and resignation requests from Kelli Barth, Rick Cusick, and Melissa Olson, effective at the end of their 2014-15 contracts, contingent upon hiring suitable replacements.
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 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy DIC, Financial Reports and Statements 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
Discussion:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the May 11, 2015 Board of Education meeting; June financial reports; June bills in the amount of $634,627.28 for the General Fund, $67,420.00 for the Depreciation Fund, and $20,000.00 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund. Prior to the meeting Susie Tiehen and Jeff Zdan reviewed bills; probationary contracts for Jenna Lempke, Shelby Parr, Sarah Borkowski, Shane Adams, Sean Anderson, Andy Berthold, Bridget Paulsen, Laura Prochaska, Paul Markley, Cindy Raders, and Peyton Lewis; and resignation requests from Kelli Barth, Rick Cusick, and Melissa Olson, effective at the end of their 2014-15 contracts, contingent upon hiring suitable replacements.
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2. Board Development and Communication
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Procedural 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 |
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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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2.2.1. Select Sub Program Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rupprecht
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Information Item
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Executive Director for Human Resources Dr. Mike Rupprecht will update the Board on the Select Sub program between Ralston and Westside.
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 Human Resources Dr. Mike Rupprecht updated the Board on the Select Sub program between Ralston and Westside during the 2014-15 school year.
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2.2.2. Tiny Rams Expansion
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
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Information Item
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Dr. Adler will discuss enrollment trends and space needs for the Tiny Rams Program located at Ralston High School.
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:
Dr. Adler discussed enrollment trends and space needs for the Tiny Rams Program located at Ralston High School.
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2.2.3. Meadows Elementary School Presentation
Speaker(s):
Ms. Schroeder
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Information Item
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Meadows building principal Ms. Lisa Schroeder will update the board on Meadows Elementary.
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:
Meadows building principal Ms. Lisa Schroeder updated the board on Meadows Elementary and their various types of learning processes.
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2.2.4. Budget Adoption Calendar
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
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Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs Jason Buckingham will review the 2015-16 Budget Development calendar.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy DBE, Budget Planning and Adoption
Discussion:
Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs Jason Buckingham reviewed the 2015-16 Budget Development calendar.
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2.2.5. School Bus Bids
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Action Item
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Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs Mr. Buckingham will discuss school bus bids.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy DJC, Bidding Requirements
Discussion:
Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs Mr. Buckingham discussed school bus bids.
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2.2.6. RHS safety divider drawings
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Information Item
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Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding the RHS safety divider drawings.
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 updated the Board regarding the RHS safety divider drawings.
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2.2.7. Superintendent Evaluation Status Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
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Information Item
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Dr. Adler will update the Board regarding his 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 AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Dr. Adler updated the Board regarding his evaluation process.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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3.1. District Banking Resolution (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
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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. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties
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3.2. Sodexo Expectations Meeting
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
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Action Item
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Food Service Director Judy Kyle will visit with the Board about District expectations for the lunch program. 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:
Food Service Director Judy Kyle visited with the Board about District expectations for the lunch program.
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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:
Student/Staff Count
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6.4. Future Board Calendar
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School Board Planning Session – Mon., June 15, 2015 - 4:00 p.m. High School Alumni Room Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 22, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., July 13, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center |
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6.5. Adjourn
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