January 22, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business
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1. MEETING CANCELLATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
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2. Call To Order
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Board President
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2.1. 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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2.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
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Board President
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AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
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2.2. 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.
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2.2.1. Public Comment
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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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2.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
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Board President
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include: 1. Minutes from the January 11, 2018 meeting. 2. A request to recognize Sheron Messerschmidt as the official bargaining agent for the Sign Language Interpreters of Ralston Education Association (REA) during negotiations in the spring. 3. A resignation letter for Tracy Hinchcliff Smith, Business Teacher, RHS. 4. Local Substitute Teacher Certificate Request for Elisa Brinklow. AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meeting, and 4056, Resignation of Certificated Staff. AdvancED Standard 3.4 The system attracts and retains qualified personnel who support the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 4022, Certification and Endorsements.
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3. Board Development and Communication
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3.1. Board Members’ Update
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Board of Education members will discuss items they have recently observed or attended or items they wish to share with the other members of the Board of Education and the public.
AdvancED Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are desinged to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
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3.2. Superintendent’s Report
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Superintendent
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3.2.1. Government Relations Update
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Mrs. Linda Richards/Mr. Joe Kohout
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Mr. Kohout will update the Board regarding Legislative developments.
AdvancED Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
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3.2.2. Counseling Services Update-Elementary
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Mrs. Melissa Stolley
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3.2.3. Student Achievement Progress Report
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Dr. Tiffanie Welte
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3.2.4. Calendar Revisions Discussion
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Dr. Tiffanie Welte/Mrs. Cecelia Wilken
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3.2.5. Enrollment Update
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Dr. Mark Adler
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Dr. Adler will review the enrollment information with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
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4. Standards Based School Improvement
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4.1. Superintendent Contract (Action)
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Dr. Mark Adler
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Dr. Adler will ask the Board of Education to approve the proposed contract that is presented. All changes to the contract are outlined in red. The proposed contract has and continues to be displayed on the front page of the District website.
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5. Policy Review
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6. 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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7. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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7.1. Announcements
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7.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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7.3. Future Board Calendar
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UNO PDK Boards of Education Dinner - Wed., January 24, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Milo Bail Student Center, UNO, Omaha Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 12, 2018 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center NASB Education Forum - February 21-22, Kearney, NE Board of Education Meeting - Monday, February 26, 2018 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center NSBA National Conference - April 7-9, 2018 - San Antonio, TX
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7.4. Adjourn
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AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
