September 26, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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                                        1. Call To Order                 
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Board President     
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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 2008, Board of Education Meetings | 
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                                        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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AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings     | 
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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 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 September 12, 2016 Board of Education Meeting. 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 and 3007, Review of Bills           
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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): 
Mrs. Richards     
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 Mrs. Richards 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 updated the Board regarding Legislative issues. | 
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                                        2.2.2. Enrollment Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham 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: 
Mr. Buckingham reviewed the 2016-17 enrollment information with the Board.     
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                                        2.2.3. Summer School Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Welte & Mrs. Wilken     
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 Dr. Welte, Mrs. Wilken, and Mrs. Behounek will update the Board regarding 2015-16 Summer School. https://magic.piktochart.com/ 
 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. Welte, Mrs. Wilken, and Mrs. Behounek updated the Board regarding 2015-16 Summer School.     
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                                        2.2.4. Home Visit Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Welte & Mrs. Wilken     
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 Dr. Welte & Mrs. Wilken will update the Board on the 2016-17 Home Visits. 
 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. Stolley & Mrs. Wilken  updated the Board on the 2016-17 Home Visits.     
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                                        2.2.5. AdvancED School Improvement Plan                 
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 Dr. Rupprecht will review the District AdvancED School Improvement 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 2022, Reporting to the Public 
 
        Discussion: 
Dr. Rupprecht reviewed the District AdvancED School Improvement plan.     
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                                        2.2.6. Achievement Plan Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Welte & Mrs. Wilken     
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 Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will update the Board regarding the District Achievement 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 2022, Reporting to the Public 
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                                        2.2.6.1. Assessment Scores                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Welte & Mrs. Wilken     
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 Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will update the Board regarding the District ACT scores. 
 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. Welte and Mrs. Wilken updated the Board regarding the District ACT scores. | 
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                                        2.2.6.2. District Assessment Plan                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Welte, Mrs. Wilken, & Dr. Rupprecht     
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Information Item     
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 Dr. Welte, Mrs. Wilken and Dr. Rupprecht will update the Board regarding the District Assessment 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 2022, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
 Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken updated the Board regarding the District Assessment plan. | 
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. Emergency Safety Plan Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Buckingham     
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Procedural Item     
        Rationale: 
 Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding the Emergency Safety 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 2022, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
 Mr. Buckingham updated the Board regarding the Emergency Safety Plan. 
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                                        3.2. District Transportation Plan Discussion                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Buckingham     
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Procedural Item     
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 Mr. Buckingham will review the District Transportation 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 2022, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Buckingham reviewed the District Transportation plan.      
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                                        3.3. Recognition of Ralston Education Association (REA) As Certified Bargaining Agent                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Buckingham     
        Agenda Item Type: 
Action Item     
        Rationale: 
 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 4060, Negotiations Goals and Objectives 
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                                        3.4. LEP/Poverty Plan Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mrs. Wilken & Dr. Wilken     
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 Mrs. Wilken and Dr. Wilken will review the District LEP/Poverty 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 2022, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
Mrs. Cecilia Wilken and Dr. Josh Wilken reviewed the District LEP/Poverty plan.     
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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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                                        4.1. Policy #5039--Fund Raising Activities                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will review Policy 5039, Fund Raising Activities. 
 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: 
Mr. Buckingham reviewed Policy 5039, Fund Raising Activities.      
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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. | 
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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: 
 Sodexo Food Service Report 
 
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                                        6.3. Future Board Calendar                 
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                                   Board of Education Meeting – Mon., October 10, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center NASB 2016 Area Membership Meeting - Wed., October 12, 2106 - 4:30- 8:30 p.m. - Embassy Suites, downtown Omaha Board of Education Meeting – Mon., October 24, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Karen Western Thanksgiving luncheon – Thur., November 10, 2016 – 11:30 a.m.- Karen Western Gym Senior Citizen Luncheon – Tue., November 15, 2016 – 11:30 a.m. Ralston High School State Education Conference - Wed. - Fri., November 16-18, 2016 LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites | 
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                                        6.4. Adjourn                 
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