August 15, 2017 at 6:00 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
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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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The Ralston Board of Education appreciates the public's right to provide public comment. It is the practice of the Ralston Board to listen to the public comment, without discussion between the public and the Board. Should you have a question or ask for follow-up from the Board, the Board President will direct the Superintendent to address the requests and provide additional information to you as appropriate. We ask that you refrain from personal comments about individuals and the use of vulgar or inappropriate language in addressing the Board. At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.
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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 July 24, 2017 meeting; July Financial Reports, July bills in the amount of $899,893.79 for the General Fund, and $377,145.69 for the Qualified Capital Purpose Fund, and $17,711.85 for the Depreciation Fund. Prior to the meeting Heather Johnson and Tresha Rodgers reviewed the bills. Resignation letter from teacher Kaitlyn Sivertson, French, RHS, and approval of Probationary Contract for the 2017-18 Contract Year from Sarah Tripp, French Teacher, RHS.
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 4056, Resignation or Dismissal of Certificated Staff.
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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. |
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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. NASB Board of Director Position Appointment
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler will discuss with the Board of Education an upcoming open position on the NASB Board of Directors. This leadership position is shared with the Papillion LaVista School District. Ralston Public Schools currently has the first opportunity to appoint a Board Member to this position or it will then move to Papillion LaVista.
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2.2.2. GOALS Center Interlocal Agreement
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
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2.3. District Solar Eclipse Activities
Speaker(s):
Dr.Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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The Board and Administrators will discuss how Ralston School District will celebrate the Solar Eclipse with educational opportunities and events.
AdvancED Standard 4.5 - The system provides, coordinates, and evaluates the effectiveness of information resources and related personnel to support educational programs throughout the system. Board Policy 6003, Instructional Program. |
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2.4. HS Bridge Program
Speaker(s):
Landon Blanchard
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Mr. Blanchard provided a summary of the HS Bridge Program held this summer.
AdvancED Standard 1.3 - The school leadership and staff at all levels of the system commit to a culture that is based on shared values and beliefs about teaching and leaning and supports challenging, equitable, educational programs and learning experiences for all students that include achievement of learning, thinking , and life skills. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public.
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2.5. College Readiness Presentation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tiffanie Welte/Ms. Jesse Tvrdy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mrs. Tvrdy will present the College Readiness Presentation to the Board.
AdvancED Standard 1.3 - The school leadership and staff at all levels of the system commit to a culture that is based on shared values and beliefs about teaching and leaning and supports challenging, equitable, educational programs and learning experiences for all students that include achievement of learning, thinking , and life skills. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public.
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2.6. 2017-2018 District Budget Discussion
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham will present the District Budget to the Board for discussion. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy 3001, Budget.
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2.7. 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. Also included in this report is a High School Load Report that outlines the different classes and enrollment levels at Ralston High School. Dr. Welte will outline how to read this report with the Board of Education.
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
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. Depreciation Fund Transfer Proposal
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler/Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham will outline the proposal to transfer $500,000 from the general fund to the depreciation fund to support future technology purchases. Each year in August a transfer of funds to the depreciatuion fund is considered by the Board of Education after very close analysis of the financial position of the District at the end of the fiscal year. |
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4. Policy Session
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Procedural Item
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4.1. Policy Approval
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Approval of Previously Reviewed Policies: 4019 - Safety Committee 5014 - Homeless Students 5052 - School Wellness Policy Policies from KSG 2004 - Oath of Office 2005 - Conflict of Interest 2008 - Open Meetings 2016 - Participation in Insurance Program by Board Members 3003 - Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair or Site Impr. 3003.1 - As above but Financed by Federal Funds 3004 - General Purchasing and Procurement 3004.1 - Fiscal Mgmt for Purchasing and Proc. Using Fed. Funds 3011 - Transportation 3033 - Lending Textbooks to children enrolled in Private Education 3036 - Credit Card Program 3038 - Suspension and Disbarment 3042 - Construction Mgmt at Risk Contracts and New 3043 3043 - Design-Build Contracts 3044 - Incidental or De Minimis Use of Public Resources 3045 - Use of Sniffer Dogs 3046 - Services Animals (Formerly 5060 - Animals) 3047 - Data Breach Response 4010 - Inclement Weather 4011 - Family Medical Leave Act 4011.1 - NE Family Military Leave Act 4019 - Workplace Injury and Prev. and Safety Committee 4041 - Staff Dress and Appearance 4060 - School Vehicle Use 4061 - Workplace or Non-workplace Injuries or Illness and Return to Work 5001 - Compulsory Attendance and Excessive Absenteeism 5002 - Admission of Students 5002.1 - Admission of Out of State Students 5002.2 - Previously Admission of Out of State Students 5003 - Admission of Pt. Time Students 5008 - Pregnant and Parenting Students 5015 - Protection of Pupil Rights 5017 - Routine Directory Information 5018 - Parental and Guardian Involvement in Educational Practices 5022 - Investigations, Arrests, and other Student Contact by Law Enforcement and Health and Human Services 5063 - Audio and Video Recording 6020 - Multi-Cultural Education 6023 - DELETE POLICY
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4.2. Policy Discussion
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
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Dr. Adler will guide a discussion with the Board of Education around the following policies:
All of these policies will be up for discussion only and all final changes will be approved at a later meeting.
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5. Executive Session Disclosure
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
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)
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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. Board Policy 2021, Executive Meetings. |
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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: MOEC End of Year Report
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6.3. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., August 28, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting - Mon., September 11, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting - Mon., September 25, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center NASB Area Membership Meeting - Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - 5:00 pm Omaha, NE State Education Conference - Nov. 15-17, 2017 La Vista, NE
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6.4. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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