August 22, 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. | 
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                                        1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance                 
        Speaker(s): 
Board President     
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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 2009, 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 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings. | 
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                                        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 August 8, 2016 meeting. AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings 
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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 2008, Board of Education Meetings | 
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                                        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 2002, Reporting to the Public and 2008, Board of Education Meetings | 
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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. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public | 
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                                        2.2.1. Legislative Relations Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler & Mrs. Richards     
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 Mrs. Richards and Dr. Adler will update the Board regarding 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 2022, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
Mrs. Richards and Mr. Kohout updated the Board regarding Legislative issues.     | 
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                                        2.2.2. Enrollment Update                 
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 Dr. Adler will review the 2016-17 enrollment information 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 2022, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
Dr. Adler reviewed the 2016-17 enrollment information with the Board.     
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                                        2.2.3. Buffett Early Childhood Institute Partnership                 
        Speaker(s): 
Cecilia Wilken     
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 Cecilia Wilken, Heather Nebesniak, and Brian Ferguson will review the first year implementation and plans for 2nd year development of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute Partnership with the Ralston Public Schools. 
 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 2022, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
Cecilia Wilken, Heather Nebesniak, and Brian Ferguson reviewed the first year implementation and plans for 2nd year development of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute Partnership with the Ralston Public Schools.     
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. Legislative Services Contract  (Action)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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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 2008 Board of Education Meetings 
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                                        3.2. Depreciation Fund Transfer  (Action)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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 AdvancED Standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system. Board Policy 3001, Budget | 
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                                        3.3. 2016/2017 District Budget Overview                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will review the 2016-17 Preliminary budget. 
 AdvancED standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system. Board Policy 3001, Budget 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Buckingham reviewed the 2016-17 Preliminary budget.     
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                                        3.4. Appointment of Americanism Committee                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mrs. Susie Haas-Tiehen     
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 Board President Susan Haas Tiehen will appoint an Americanism committee for 2016-17. Those to be appointed to the Americanism Committee are Susie Haas-Tiehen, Jeff Zdan, and Mike Overkamp. 
 AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy 6039, Americanism 
        Discussion: 
Board President Susan Haas Tiehen appointed an Americanism committee for 2016-17.  Those appointed to the Americanism Committee are Susie Haas-Tiehen, Jeff Zdan, and Mike Overkamp.     | 
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                                        3.5. Review of Bus Bids                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will review bus bids. 
 AdvancED Standard 4.3 - The system maintains facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all students and staff. Board Policy 3003, Bid Letting and Contracts 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Buckingham reviewed bus bids to purchase a 2016 Thomas/GMC Minotour 22 passenger school bus.     
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                                        3.6. General Obligation Bond Rating                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will discuss the District General Obligation Bond Rating. 
 AdvancED Standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system. 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Buckingham discussed the District's General Obligation Bond Rating.     
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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 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status | 
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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. Announcements                 
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                                        6.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information                 
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 Supplemental Documents include the following: NASB Adverse Childhood Experience Presentation 
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                                        6.3. Future Board Calendar                 
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 2016-17 Proposed Budget Hearing – Sept. 12, 2016 -6:30 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative CenterBoard of Education Meeting – Mon., September 12, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative CenterBoard of Education Meeting – Mon., September 26, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative CenterNASB 2016 Area Membership Meeting - Wed., October 12, 2106 - 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Embassy Suites, downtown OmahaState Education Conference - Wed. - Fri., November 16-18, 2016 LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites | 
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                                        6.4. Adjourn                 
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