April 10, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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                                        1. Call To Order                 
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                                        1.1. Pledge of Allegiance                 
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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                 
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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)                 
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Board President     
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Consent Agenda     
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 Consent agenda items include minutes from the March 28, 2017 meeting; March Financial Reports, March bills in the amount of $536,845.47 for the General Fund, and $183,866.37 for the Qualified Capital Purpose Fund. Prior to the meeting Deb Gerch and Jay Irwin reviewed the bills. Approval of Probationary contract effective with the 2017-18 Contract Year. - Ashley Turner, District Wide Nurse - Brianna Paulsen, Speech Language Pathologist - Elementary Resignation letter from Kristie Plugge, Spanish, RHS. Resignation letter from Emily Lyon, 3rd Grade, KW. Resignation letter from Jacey O'Dell, Special Education, RMS. 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, and Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status, and Board Policy 4056, Resignation or Dismissal of Certificated Staff.       
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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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 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. 
        Discussion: 
Mr. Overkamp commented on how impactful the Mock Crash at the RHS was and appreciative of all the hard work that went into it.  Very appreciative of Post Prom and how great that was for our kids to partipate in non-alcohol events after prom. Dr. Irwin attended Bridgeport and work with NDE.  Mrs. Gerch also made a shout-out to the agencies, the staff, the students that coordinated the Mock Crash.  Joe Kilzer did an amazing job coordinating.  Middle School NeSA testing was in full swing.  Mrs. Richards was happy to see how we made it safely through Prom Season.  Let's continue that through graduation.  Mrs. Rodgers - amazing, fun night to benefit Tiny Rams.  Blumfield's 150th Nebraska Celebration was so fun and the children were walking around having a great time.  Congratulations to Robbie McEvoy, Score for Sports Scholarship Recipient.     | 
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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. District Financing Options Presentation                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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Mr. Buckingham and representatives from Koley Jessen will present a District Financing Options Presentation.     
        Discussion: 
Koley Jessen reviewed the various construction financing options that are available to us.       
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                                        2.2.2. District Communications Plan Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jeremy Maskel/Ms. Katie Core     
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Mr. Maskel and Ms. Core reviewed the District Communications Plan with the Board.       
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                                        2.2.3. Enhanced Voluntary Separation Discussion                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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Mr. Buckingham discussed the current Voluntary Separation Agreement that exists and legislative changes that could impact that.     
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                                        2.2.4. Legislative Relations Update                 
        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: 
Ms. Richards updated the Board on Legislative activity for this week  and the documents provided by Mr. Kohout.  
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                                        2.2.5. Enrollment Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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 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 latest Enrollment Report with the Board.     
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will review the bids for proposal we have received for the maintenance projects at various schools. 
 AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Policy 3003, Bid Letting and Contracts. | 
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                                        3.1. Bid Approval for Mockingbird QCPUF project                 
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Mr. Buckingham     
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                                        3.2. Bid Approval for the RMS/KW HVAC Project                 
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Mr. Buckingham     
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                                        3.3. Bid Approval for Wildewood HVAC project                 
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Mr. Buckingham     
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                                        3.4. Bid approval for Seymour Elementary                 
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Mr. Buckingham     
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                                        4. Policy Review                 
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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. Duplication HAL Policy--Policy 6044 and 6051                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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Dr. Adler will discuss duplicate HAL Policies 6044 and 6051 in the Policy Manual and the need to eliminate one policy.     
        Discussion: 
The board agreed that this does not need to come before the Board for a vote.  It will be left for the Superintendent to eliminate one policy. 
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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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                                        5.1. Executive Session (Action)                 
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 The Board of Education will enter into executive session to discuss negotiations and legal matters. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy 2021, Executive Meetings. | 
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                                        6. Pre-Adjournment 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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 Board of Education Meeting – Mon., April 24, 2017 – 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center Heart of Learning Awards Banquet – Wed., May 3, 2017 – 5:30 pm Ralston Arena Board of Education Meeting – Monday, May 8, 2017 at 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center RMS Band Concert – Mon., May 8, 2017 – 7:00 pm RMS, 8202 Lakeview Street RHS Graduation – May 21, 2017 Ralston Arena 
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                                        6.4. Adjourn                 
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