January 11, 2016 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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Mr. Buckingham will issue the Oath of Office to the Board of Education.

 

             

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BCA (2002) Organization of the Board

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PRESIDENT

I nominate …………… to serve as President of the Ralston Board of Education and ask that nominations cease.

I second the motion.

VICE PRESIDENT

I nominate………………. to serve as Vice-President of the Ralston Board of Education and ask that nominations cease.

I second the motion.

SECRETARY

I nominate………………. to serve as Secretary of the Ralston Board of Education and ask that nominations cease.

I second the motion.

                                                                         TREASURER

I nominate………………. to serve as Treasurer of the Ralston Board of Education and ask that nominations cease.

I second the motion.

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BCA, Board Organizational Meeting

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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 December 14, 2015 meeting; January financial reports; January bills in the amount of $873,858.03 for the General Fund; and approval of a resignation request from Lee Frye. Prior to the meeting Jeff Zdan and Linda Richards 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          

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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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At the first meeting in January the Board reviews the District Service Providers.

 

 

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BCA, Board Organizational Meeting

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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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The Board of Education will go into closed session to engage in a strategy session with respect to a possible personnel matter. The closed session is necessary for the protection of the public interest. No decisions will be made in closed session and the Board will only discuss the possible personnel matter while in closed session.

 

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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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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                        School Visitation – Mon., January 25, 2016 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

                                    Wildewood Elementary – 8071 Ralston Ave.

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., January 25, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        Legislative Issues Conference – January 31 – Feb. 1, 2016

                                    Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, Lincoln

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., February 8, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center