October 24, 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     
        Rationale: 
 Consent agenda items include minutes from the October 10, 2016 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      
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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/Legislative Goals Discussion                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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 Dr. Adler and 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: 
Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards updated the Board regarding Legislative issues. A request was made to look over the BOE Legislative Goals for 15-16 and be ready to move forward at the December meeting. 
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                                        2.2.2. Graduation Requirements Discussion                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Tiffanie Welte     
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 Dr. Welte will review the 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 continued the discussion on Graduation Requirements. The plan will be brought to the next meeting for approval. 
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                                        2.2.3. District Character Plan Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mrs. Missy Stolley     
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 Mrs. Stolley will update the Board regarding the District Character 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. Stolley updated the Board regarding the District Character Plan. 
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                                        2.2.4. District Transportation Plan Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will update the Board on 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 continued to update the Board on the District Transportation Plan.   
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                                        2.2.5. Enrollment Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark 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 
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        4. Policy Review                 
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Procedural Item     
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 The Board and Administration will review proposed policies. 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. Jason Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will review Fund Raising Activities Policy 5039 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 updated the Board on the Fund Raising Policy 5039. 
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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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                                        5.1. Executive Session (Action)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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Action Item     
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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 2021, Executive Meetings | 
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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 September 2016 Report Sodexo August and September 2016 Events 
 
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                                        6.3. Future Board Calendar                 
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 Karen Western Thanksgiving luncheon – Thur., Nov. 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 Board of Education Meeting – Mon., November 28, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center | 
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                                        6.4. Adjourn                 
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