January 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Cognia 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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Cognia 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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Reorganization of the Board for the 2022 year.

Dr. Adler will take nominations and conduct the election to name a Board of Education President for 2022.  Once the Board President is selected, that person will then conduct the nominations and elections for the Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Board of Education. 

Cognia Standard 1.5 The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities.  Policy 2002 Organization of the Board.

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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.

Cognia Standard 1.1:  The system commits to a purpose statement that defines beliefs about teaching and learning, including the expectations for learners.   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. 

The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments.  Individuals may only speak one time per topic and must limit comments to around three (3) minutes. In the event more than 10 individuals wish to address the board, the 30 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers. At the discretion of the Board President or Chair, speakers may be allotted additional time.

At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.

Cognia Standard 1.1:  The system commits to a purpose statement that defines beliefs about teaching and learning, including the expectations for learners.   Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the December 13, 2021 meeting; December Financial Reports, December bills in the amount of $615,019.67 for the General Fund, and $195,380.37 for the Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Jay Irwin and Mary Roarty reviewed the bills.  Local Substitute Certificate for Jerilyn Buresh.

Recommend the following teacher be hired:
Julia Laursen - RHS - Nurse.  BA - Clarkson College.  Previous Experience:  Travel Nurse; Methodist Hospital.

Recommend the following teacher resignations be accepted:
Jennifer van Rooyen - RHS - Science
Kendall May - Seymour - 5th grade

Cognia 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.

Cognia Standard 1.7:  Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness in support of teaching and learning. Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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Cognia 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.

Cognia 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.  

Cognia 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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Cognia 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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Mr. Joe Kohout will be on hand to update the Board regarding Legislative issues as the 2022 Legislative Session begins.
 

Cognia 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. Cecilia Wilken and Mrs. Jesse Tvrdy will provide information on RHS Core System updates for the 2022-2023 School Year.

Rationale:  Dr. Mark Adler and other members of the administrative team will provide an update of the current instructional environment within Ralston Public Schools.  An update of the current Health and Safety protocols will also be provided to the Board of Education as it relates to the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rationale:  Mrs. Robin Richards will update the Board of Education on items and information that is under consideration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards.

Cognia 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 will review the enrollment information with the Board.

Cognia 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:  Mr. Buckingham will outline the various District Service Providers to the Board of Education.  The Board reviews District Service Providers annually in January.  The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the District Service Providers as presented.

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:  The Board of Education has published and received proposals to hire a construction firm to serve as Construction Manager at Risk for the Mockingbird, Meadows, Blumfield, and Wildewood Elementary improvement projects.  The District construction manager at risk evaluation committee has reviewed all the proposals, heard presentations from selected organizations, and moved organizations forward to be considered by the Board of Education.  The Board of Education has also heard presentations and reviewed information on the recommended finalists.  During the meeting the Board of Education will rank order the organizations to move forward for contract negotiations.
 

Construction Manager at Risk Presentation Schedule

5:00-5:30 Boyd Jones Construction

5:40-6:10 The Weitz Company

6:10-6:30 Board of Education Discussion 

Rationale:  The Board of Education will consider, discuss, and take all necessary action, including without limitation providing negotiating guidance, to direct the Superintendent and district legal counsel to negotiate a construction manager at risk contract between the school district and construction management firms in order of their ranking.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

Cognia 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.

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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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Executive Session is planned to talk with the Board of Education about contract negotiations and to discuss threatened litigation against the District.

Cognia Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Board Policy 2021, Executive Meetings.

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Learning Community Strategic Plan and Executive Summary
Bill Review Schedule - 2022
NRD Disaster Resolution
Ballfield MOU 21-22

 

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                  Board of Education Meeting – Mon., January 24 – 6:00 p.m.
                                   Virginia Moon Administrative Center

January 30-31 - Legislative Issues Conference - Lincoln, NE
February 6-7 - President's Retreat - Norfolk, NE
April 1-4 - NSBA Conference - San Diego, CA

                       

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Cognia 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.