April 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                 
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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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                                        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 April 13, 2016 meeting;  resignation requests from Logan Landwehr and Anne Hefflinger, effective at the conclusion of their 2015-16 contract, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement; and a probationary contract for Jordyn Braun, Meadows 4th grade, effective with the 2016-17 contract year. 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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                                        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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                                        2.1.1. NSBA Conference Update (3 Minutes per report)                 
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 The Board members will share information from the NSBA Conference they attended in April. 
 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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                                        2.2. Superintendent’s Report                 
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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. Legislative Committee Meeting Report                 
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Dr. Adler & Mrs. Richards     
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 Mrs. Richards and Dr. Adler will update the Board regarding current Legislative issues. 
 
 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 updated the Board regarding the 2016 Legislative session.     
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                                        2.2.2. Seymour Elementary School Presentation                 
        Speaker(s): 
Miss Blessen     
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 Ms Blessen will review the Board visit to Seymour on April 25, 2016. 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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Ms. Blessen reviewed the Board visit to Seymour on April 25, 2016.     
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                                        2.2.3. Technology Plan Update                 
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Mr. Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding the District technology plan. 
 
 
 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 updated the Board regarding the District technology plan.
     
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. Graduation Requirements Discussion                 
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Dr. Welte     
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 Dr. Welte will lead the Board in a discussion about graduation requirements. 
 
 AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy IKF, Graduation Requirements 
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Dr. Welte led the Board in a discussion about graduation requirements.     
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                                        4. Policy Review                 
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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. | 
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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: Sodexo March 2016 Events 
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                                        6.4. Future Board Calendar                 
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 Heart of Learning Banquet – Wed., Apr. 27, 2016 – 5:30 p.m. – Ralston Arena Banquet Hall Blumfield Elementary Building Visit – Mon., May 9, 2016 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Board of Education Meeting – Mon., May 9, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Senior Honors Convocation – Wed., May 11, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. RHS Performing Arts Center Ralston High School Graduation – Sun., May 15, 2016 – 2:00 p.m., Ralston Arena Undergraduate Honors Assembly – Wed., May 18, 2016 – 2:00 p.m. RHS Gym Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 13, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center 
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                                        6.5. Adjourn                 
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