January 25, 2016 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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 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                 
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Board President     
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                                        1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure                 
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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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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)                 
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Board President     
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Consent Agenda     
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the January 11, 2016 meeting; a resignation request from Dene Oglesby, High School French, and Kevin Janssen, High School Science, at the conclusion of their 2015-16 contract. 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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                                        1.4. Request for Early Graduation  (Action)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Adler     
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 Eric has requested to graduate early based upon academic matters. He would like to attend Metro Community College and earn a degree in Information Technology. Most of this coursework is not offered at Ralston High School, and would need to be completed off campus. 
 AdvancED Standard 2.2 – The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy IKFA, Early Graduation 
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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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 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. Wildewood Elementary Presentation                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mrs. Heather Nebesniak     
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 Wildewood Principal Heather Nebesniak will discuss the January 25, 2016 Board of Education visit to Wildewood Elementary. 
 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 
 
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Wildewood Principal Heather Nebesniak discussed the January 25, 2016 Board of Education visit to Wildewood Elementary.      
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                                        2.2.2. Legislative Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Adler & Mrs. Richards     
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 Mrs. Richards and Mr. Kohout will update the Board on the 2016 Legislative Session. 
 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 
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Mrs. Richards and Mr. Kohout updated the Board on the 2016 Legislative Session.     | 
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                                        2.2.3. Budget Adoption Calendar                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will review the 2016/2017 District budget adoption calendar with the Board. 
 
 
 AdvancED Standard 4.3 – The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system. Board Policy DBD, Budget Planning and Adoption 
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Mr. Buckingham reviewed the 2016/2017 District budget adoption calendar with the Board.     
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                                        2.2.4. 2016-2017 Draft District Calendar                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Welte & Mrs. Wilken     
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 Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will review the 2016-17 draft District calendar 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. Board Policy, AG, Reporting to the Public 
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Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken reviewed the 2016-17 draft District calendar with the Board.     
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                                        2.2.5. Gallup Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Rupprecht     
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 Dr. Mike Rupprecht will review the Gallup Report to review student data. 
 
 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. Mike Rupprecht reviewed the Gallup Report to review student data.     
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                                        2.2.6. Pre-K Program Design Discussion                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mrs. Wilken & Mrs. Nebesniak     
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 Mrs. Wilken & Mrs. Nebesniak will discuss the Pre-K Program Design. 
 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: 
Mrs. Wilken & Mrs. Nebesniak discussed the Pre-K Program Design. Mrs. Nebesniak reviewed the Pre-Kindergarten school improvement process.     
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                                        2.2.7. District Mental Health Study                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Adler     
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 Dr. Adler will discuss the District Mental Health study. 
 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 
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Mr. Buckingham and Dr. Adler discussed the District Mental Health study.      
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. SLI Recognition as Bargaining Agent for Negotiations (Action)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Rupprecht     
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 The SLI’s would like to begin negotiations for the 2016-2017 SLI contract. AdvancED 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy HAA, Negotiations Goals and Objectives 
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                                        3.2. 2015/2016 Voluntary Separation Requests  (Action)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Rupprecht     
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 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 GCPB- Resignation Of Certified Staff Members | 
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                                        4. Policy Review                 
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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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 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 BDC, Executive Meetings | 
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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 Sodexo Food Service Reports for November and December 
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                                        6.4. Future Board Calendar                 
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 PDK Boards of Education - Wed., January 27, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. DC Centre, 11830 Stonegate Dr., Omaha 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 Board of Education Meeting – Mon., February 22, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center | 
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                                        6.5. Adjourn                 
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