May 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business
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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
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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
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 April 24, 2017 meeting; April Financial Reports, April bills in the amount of $632,670.30 for the General Fund, and $172,027.50 for the Quality Capital Purpose Fund. Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Heather Johnson reviewed the bills.
Approval of Probationary Contracts effective with the 2017-18 Contract Year for: Lisa McKee, Elementary Teacher, location TBD Rachel Wright, Elementary Teacher, location TBD Margo Pruis, Math, RHS Katherine Schwartz, DHH K-6, KW
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 2001, Role of the Board and Legal Status.
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2. Board Development and Communication
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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.
Discussion:
Ms. Richards discussed the need to have a revision on Policy 6007 - Senior Recognition. She expressed the need to recognize several other areas of achievement for our seniors; including wearing cords the Eagle Scouts achieve as well as other Career Academy areas. Dr. Adler supports bringing this to the Board at a future meeting for discussion.
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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.
Discussion:
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2.2.1. ELL Program Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Josh Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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AdvancED Standard 1.4 - Leadership at all levels of the system implement a continuous improvement process that provides clear direction for improving conditions that support student learning. Board Policy 2022 - Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Dr. Wilken reviewed the ELL Program with the Board.
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2.2.2. Character Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Melissa Stolley
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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AdvancED Standard 1.4 - Leadership at all levels of the system implement a continuous improvement process that provides clear direction for improving conditions that support student learning. Board Policy 2022 - Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Mrs. Stolley reviewed the Character Plan with the Board.
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2.2.3. Superintendent Evaluation and Goals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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AdvancED Standard 2.6 - Leadership and staff supervision and evaluation processes result in improved professional practice in all areas of the system and improved student success. Board Policy 4057 - Superintendent Evaluation.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler discussed the upcoming Superintendent Evaluation process with the Board. This is the second evaluation of the year. The first was done in December/January time frame. Please look over the materials. More information about the process will be coming.
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2.2.4. 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 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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2.2.5. College & Career Readiness Dashboard
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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2.2.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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Information Item
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4. Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
The Board and Administration will discuss proposed policies 3012 - Meal Program and Charges, 4019 - Safety, 5014 - Homeless Students, and 5052 - Wellness. 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.
Discussion:
The Board and Administration discussed proposed policies 3012 - Meal Program and Charges, 4019 - Safety, 5014 - Homeless Students, and 5052 - Wellness. A discussion will continue in the upcoming meetings.
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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: Grant Application for HAL Program (Robots for lego League) - C. Redemske UNO PDK Chapter Newsletter - May
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6.3. Future Board Calendar
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Baccalaureate Service, Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. Messiah Lutheran Church, Ralston RHS Medical Sciences Academy - Pins and Certificates Ceremony Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 8:15 AM CHI Health, Bergan Mercy Medical Ctr., 6th Floor Conf. Ctr. Ralston High School Graduation - May 21, 2017 Ralston Arena Last Day of School for all students - Wed., May 24, 2017 - (Half Day) Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 12, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting - Mon., June 26, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center |
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6.4. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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