October 10, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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                                        1. Call To Order                 
        Speaker(s): 
Board President     
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Procedural 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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                                        1.1. 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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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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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 September 26, 2016 meeting; October Financial Reports, October bills in the amount of $383,322.76 for the General Fund, and $7,518.86 for the Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Susan Haas Tiehen reviewed the 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 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. Graduation Requirements Discussion                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Tiffanie Welte     
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 Dr. Welte will discuss with the Board graduation requirements. 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 discussed graduation requirements with the Board. 
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                                        2.2.2. Legislative Relations Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. 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 | 
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                                        2.2.3. Orval Smith Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will give a report to the Board regarding the Orval Smith Field. 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 reported to the Board regarding the Orval Smith Field. 
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                                        2.2.4. Communications Plan Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Laura Schabloske     
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 Laura Schabloske will review with the Board the District communications 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: 
Laura Schabloske reviewed the District communications plan with the Board.     
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                                        2.2.5. District Transportation Plan Discussion                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Adler & Mr. Buckingham     
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 Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham will discuss the District transportation plan 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 and Mr. Buckingham discussed the District transportation plan with the Board.     
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                                        2.2.6. Enrollment Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Adler     
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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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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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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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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: 
 
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                                        6.3. Future Board Calendar                 
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 NASB 2016 Area Membership Meeting - Wed., October 12, 2106 - 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Embassy Suites, downtown Omaha Board of Education Work Session – Mon., October 24, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. Ralston High School Board of Education Meeting – Mon., October 24, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Ralston High School 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 Board of Education Meeting – Mon., November 14, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center | 
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                                        6.4. Adjourn                 
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