August 10, 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 July 27, 2015 meeting; a probationary contract for Benjamin Billesbach; August financial reports; and August bills in the amount of $613,411.76 for the General Fund and $91,500.00 for the Quality Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund.  Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Tresha Rodgers 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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     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

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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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Mr. Scott Keene with Ameritas will present the board with information regarding financial strategies to reduce our bond debt.

 

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy DAA, Fiscal Management Priority Objectives

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Mr. Jason Buckingham will review the 2015-16 draft budget.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy DB, Annual Operating Budget

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Director for Elementary Education Ms. Cecilia Wilken will present the 2015-16 school open house schedules.

 

AdvancED Standard2.5 – Leadership engages stakeholders effectively in support of the system’s purpose and direction. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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Executive Director Jason Buckingham will discuss the Depreciation fund transfer process.

 

 

AdvancED Standard2.5 – Leadership engages stakeholders effectively in support of the system’s purpose and direction. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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Board Member Linda Richards will review the 2015-16 Board of Education goals.

 

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. 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:

2015-16 Student/Staff Count

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                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., August 24, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

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                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        NASB 2015 Area Membership Meeting – September 16, 2015 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

                                    Omaha Marriott- 10220 Regency Circle

                        State Education Conference – November 18-20, 2015

                                    LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites