December 14, 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 |
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 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. |
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. |
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 November 23, 2015 Board of Education meeting; December Financial Reports; and December bills in the amount of $837,837.98 for the General Fund and $500,371.25 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund. Prior to the meeting Tresha Rodgers and Susan Haas Tiehen 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 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
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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 |
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 |
2.1.1. ESSA Progress and Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Board Member Linda Richards will update the Board on The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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:
Board Member Linda Richards updated the Board on The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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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 |
2.2.1. Buffet Early Childhood Institute Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Director for Elementary Education Cecilia Wilken will report on the Buffett Early Childhood Institute.
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. Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Director for Elementary Education Cecilia Wilken reported on the Buffet Early Childhood Institute. Chris Maxwell, with the Buffet Early Childhood Institute, also addressed the Board regarding the Superintendents Early Childhood Plan.
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2.2.2. Mockingbird Elementary School Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Ferguson
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Information Item
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Mockingbird Principal Brian Ferguson will review the Mockingbird building visit attended by the Board members on December 14, 2015.
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. Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Mockingbird Principal Brian Ferguson reviewed the Mockingbird building visit attended by the Board members on December 14, 2015.
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2.2.3. AQuESTT Classification Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
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Information Item
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Superintendent Dr. Adler will review the AQuESTT Classification report with 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. Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Director of Elementary Education Cecilia Wilken and Director of Secondary Education Tiffanie Welte reviewed the AQuESTT Classification report with the Board.
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2.2.4. Superintendent Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
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Information Item
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Dr. Adler will review the Superintendent Evaluation process with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties
Discussion:
The Superintendent Evaluation was tabled for a future meeting.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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4. Policy Review
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Procedural 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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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. |
5.1. Executive Session
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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 BDC, Executive Meetings |
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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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following: Student/Staff Count PDK Board Invite Letter 2016 F/R Lunch % For RHS Fall Sports
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6.4. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., January 11, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., January 25, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center PDK Boards of Education Meeting – January 27, 2016 – 5:30 p.m. DC Centre - 11830 Stonegate Dr, Omaha, Nebr. |
6.5. Adjourn
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Action Item
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