May 14, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business

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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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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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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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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.

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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Consent agenda items include minutes from the April 23, 2018 meeting; April Financial Reports, April bills in the amount of $857,702.86 for the General Fund, and $18,216.25 for the Qualified Capital Purpose Fund. Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Tresha Rodgers reviewed the bills; contracts for Taylynn Tipton, Seymour 1st/2nd; Rachel Jacobsen, Mockingbird ELL; Elesha Harris, Elementary Psych; Halley Bond, Karen Western Kindergarten; Samantha Servellon, RHS Math; Leah Housel, Blumfield Early Childhood Education Inclusive, Elisa Brinklow, RHS Life Skills, Mariellen Doughty, RHS Math, Bailey Mason, Blumfield 6th, Ainsley Riebow, Mockingbird Speech Pathology; Megan Orchard, Blumfield 3rd; Megan Bunn, Ralston High School ELL; Amber Hoss, Wildewood 3rd; Melanie Hergenrader, Ralston Middle School Psych, and resignations from Ashley Turner, RHS Nurse, Craig McCurry, RHS Special Education, Jeffery Linden, RHS Math.

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 Meetings.

AdvancED Standard 1.7 - Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organization effectiveness in support of teaching and learning.  Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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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 Meetings.

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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 1.5 - the governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to 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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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.
 

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham will discuss the outline of a potential District Facilities Study and the Ralston High School bleacher replacement options.  The District's Architectural Firm, BCDM, will also be in attendance to provide information and answer questions regarding the bleacher replacement options.

Standard 3.7 The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning and use of resources in support of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 3003 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repairs or Site Improvements.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and Dr. Welte will discuss the application process for the Career Academy programs.

Standard 2.5 Educators implement a curriculum that is based on high expectations and prepares learners for their next levels.  Policy 6040 Advanced College Placement.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and Mr. Maskel will discuss the Community Engagement Study Results.

Standard1.8 Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Dr. Jay Irwin will update the Board of Education on items and information that is under consideration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards.

Standard 1.8 Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.

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Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

 

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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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.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham will outline the details and ask the Board of Education to approve a Voluntary Separation Program Resolution allowing an additional limited Spring enrollment period for qualifying certified staff.

Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Policy 4037 Reduction in Force.

Rationale:  Mr. Buckingham will visit with the Board of Education about approving the annual renewal of the Food Service Management Company (FSMC) contract with Sodexo.  The Ralston Public Schools has selected Sodexo as their FSMC through an approved and publicized call for proposal process that is conducted every five years.  This annual renewal would be inside of the five year window.  Mr. Buckingham will inform the Board of Education on the details of the contract and performance over the last year and ask that the Board renew this contract for the 2018/2019 school year.

Standard 3.8 The system allocates human, material and fiscal resources in alignment with the system's identified needs and priorities to improve student performance and organizational effectiveness.  Policy 3004 General Purchasing and Procurement.
 

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

AdvancED Standard 1.5 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within the defined roles and responsibilities.  Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will review Policy 5054, Anti-Bullying Prevention and Positive Student Behavior.

AdvancED Standard 1.5 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within the defined roles and responsibilities.  Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status.

AdvancEd Standard 2.3 - The learning culture develops learners' attitudes, beliefs and skills needed for success.  Board Policy 5054, Anti-Bullying Prevention and Positive Student Behavior.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will review Policy 6024 Student Discipline with the Board of Education.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will review Policy 5035 Student Discipline with the Board of Education.

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will review Policy 5028 Initiations and Hazing with the Board of Education.

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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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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Student/Staff Count
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act

 

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    Ralston High School Graduation - Sun., May 20, 2018 - 2:00 p.m.
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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.