June 27, 2022 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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2. 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. 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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2.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Cognia Standard 1.4: The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. |
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3. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
Agenda Item Type:
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. |
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3.1. Public Comment
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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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4. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the June 13th meeting. Local Substitute Certificate for Jill Anderson. 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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5. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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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5.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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6. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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6.1. One World Mobile Health Van Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Melissa Stolley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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After one year of operation, professionals from One World will be on hand to share the results and experiences of having the One World Mobile Health Clinic at Ralston Public Schools two days a week.
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6.2. Legislative Services DRAFT Contract
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Joe Kohout will be on hand to visit with the Board of Education about renewing the legislative services contract between Kissel, Kohout, ES Associates and Ralston Public Schools. The proposed DRAFT contract is attached.
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6.3. End of Year Data Report and Assessment Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cecilia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Cecilia Wilken will present the end of year data on student academic performance. Dr. Wilken will also discuss challenges and potential changes in the District Assessment Plan.
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6.4. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler, Mr. Buckingham, and members of the administrative team will provide an update to the Board of Education on the progress of various projects in motion with the 2021 Future Ready Ralston Bond Initiative.
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6.5. Grease Interceptor Bid Consideration
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Jason Buckingham will present bids to the Board of Education for the replacement of a grease interceptor at Ralston Middle School. The current grease interceptor is at the end of its useful life and needs replaced. Mr. Buckingham will outline the important information and address and potential questions.
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6.6. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 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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6.7. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Robin Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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6.8. 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. 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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7. Standards Based School Improvement
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7.1. 2022-2023 Sign Language Interpreter Contract (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Dr. Michael Rupprecht and Mr. Jason Buckingham have been meeting with the leaders of the Sign Language Interpreters employee group to negotiate the terms of the 2022-2023 contract. Mr. Buckingham and Dr. Rupprecht outlined the changes to the contract and addressed questions from the Board of Education at the June 13th meeting. The administration would ask that the Board of Education approve this contract and any suggested changes.
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7.2. Civil Engineering Services Contract Payment (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Mr. Jason Buckingham will provide an overview of a request for payment from Lamp Rynearson for civil engineering services provided to Ralston Public Schools for design work done on the Ralston High School campus and for the remodel of Meadows Elementary. The administration asks the Board of Education to approve the payment request for services rendered.
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8. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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8.1. Elementary, Middle School, and High School DRAFT Handbooks
Speaker(s):
Dr. Cecilia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Each summer the student handbooks at the elementary, middle school, and high school level are reviewed and adjusted as needed. Dr. Wilken will provide an overview of the suggested changes to the handbooks at each level. After discussion any suggested changes will be considered. Once all the appropriate adjustments are made the administration would ask that the Board of Education approve the 2022-2023 Students Handbooks at the July 11th meeting of the Board of Education.
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9. 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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10. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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10.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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10.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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10.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., July 11 – 6:00 p.m.
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11. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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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. |
