February 13, 2017 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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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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
Agenda Item Type:
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
Agenda Item Type:
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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include: Minutes from the January 23, 2017 meeting; January Financial Reports, January bills in the amount of $575,458.23 for the General Fund, and $152,250.00 for the Qualified Capital Purpose Fund. Prior to the meeting Tresha Rodgers and Jay Irwin reviewed the bills. Resignations of Teachers Gail Ellison and Mallory Schultz. 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. 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 4056, Resignation or Dismissal of Certificated Staff.
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2. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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
Agenda Item Type:
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
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding Legislative issues.
AdvancED Standard 2.5 Leadership engages stakeholders effectively in support of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Mrs. Richards updated the Board on recent Legislative developments. Mr. Kohout will be in attendance at the next meeting as well.
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2.2.2. Ralston High School Visioning and Next Steps
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mrs. Jesse Tvrdy, Principal of Ralston High School, will update the Board on High School Visioning and Next Steps.
AdvancED Standard 3.2 - Curriculum, instruction, and assessment throughout the system are monitored and adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Ms. Tvrdy, Jo Kilzer and Ryan Pivonka updated the Board on the Ralston High School Visioning process.
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2.2.3. Special Education and Alternative Education Program Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler and Ms. Stolley will update the Board on Special Education and Alternative Education Program Review.
AdvancED Standard 3.12 - The System and its schools provide and coordinate learning support services to meet the unique learning needs of students. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Mrs. Stolley presented the Special Education/Alternative Education Program to the Board.
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2.2.4. March 27th/28th Board Meeting Discussion
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will discuss moving the Board Meeting presently scheduled for Monday, March 27th to Tuesday, March 28th. Much of the Board will be returning from Denver, Colorado following the National Conference.
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.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler asked the Board to move the regularly scheduled March 27th Board Meeting to Tuesday, March 28th. This is due to the return from National Conference in Denver on March 27th.
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2.2.5. District Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Process Discussion
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham will discuss with the Board the process for reviewing Memorandum of Understandings.
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 reviewing the process of presenting Memorandum of Understandings to the Board for review.
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2.2.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will review the 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 current Enrollment Report with the Board.
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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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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-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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6.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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6.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following: Bill Review Schedule NDE Teacher Certification Hearing Notice
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6.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Seymour PTO Lancer’s Game – Friday, February 17, 2017 KW – Don and Millies Night – Thursday, February 23, 2017 Seymour – Popeyes Care and Share Nt. – Monday, February 27, 2017 Board of Education Mtg – Tuesday., Feb. 28, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. (NOTE: New Time) Virginia Moon Administrative Center Positive Parenting on Grief – Thursday, February 28, 2017 5:30 Dinner 6:00 Mtg. Meadows Elementary, 9226 Berry Street Board of Education Meeting – Mon., March 13, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. (NOTE: New Time) Virginia Moon Administrative Center NSBA National Conference, March 23-27, 2017, Colorado Convention Center, Denver CO Board of Education Meeting – Tues., March 28, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. (NOTE: Date Chg) Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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6.4. Adjourn
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Action Item
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