September 26, 2022 at 6:00 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.

Rationale:  Superintendent, Dr. Mark Adler, has submitted an official document to resign from his position effective June 30, 2023.  After 32 years of service, Dr. Adler plans to retire from public education in Nebraska.  Dr. Adler is grateful for the opportunity to serve as Superintendent of Ralston Public Schools.

Dr. Adler's resignation letter is attached.

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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 September 12 meeting.  Local Substitute Certificate for Brian Tiede.

Recommend the following teacher be hired for 2022-23:
Justine Angeles - RHS Math.  BA-University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manilla.  MA-De La Salle University, Taft Avenue, Manilla.   Previous Experience: Pasay City National Science High School (2018-2022); Scuola Madonna Della Scala High School (2017-2018).
 

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.

Rationale:  Dr. Cecilia Wilken will provide an update to the Board of Education on the beginning of the 2022-2023 year student performance data. 

Rationale:  Dr. Adler will share with the Board of Education a collaborative process that the entire administrative team worked through over the summer to create Ralston's Culture Game Plan.  The development of the Culture Game Plan allowed all administrators a voice in our team's collective commitments to leadership in RPS and to each other as colleagues.

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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.

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:  The administration will ask for the Board of Education to adopt the  2022/2023 District Budget that was presented at the District Budget Hearing at 5:30 PM on September 12, 2022.  The District Budget was published in the District's official newspaper of record, the Omaha Daily Record.

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 3001 Budget.

Rationale:  The administration will ask for the Board of Education to adopt the 2022/2023 District Tax Request Resolution that was presented at the District Tax Request Hearing at 5:45 PM on September 12, 2022.  The District Budget and District Tax Request was published on September 8, 2022, in the District's official newspaper of record, the Omaha Daily Record.

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 3001 Budget.

Rationale:  On September 12, 2022, at the Board of Education Meeting, Dr. Adler and Mr. Buckingham presented a detailed review of the bid proposals for the Ralston Public Schools Multisports Complex.  The Multisports Complex will add a varsity competition softball and baseball field on the Ralston High School campus.  The complex will serve a variety of groups and activities throughout the year.  

After review of submitted bids and consultation from architects and engineers, the administration recommends the approval of the low bids for the field project and associated concession and press box building from the following organizations.

Field Project--Nemaha Construction--$4,609,593
Concession/Press Box--Construction Inc.--$830,000

 

Rationale:  Ralston Public Schools and Westside Community Schools have been in collaboration to execute a lease agreement that would allow Ralston Public Schools to have use of the main floor of the Westside Community Center located at 3534 S. 108th Street during regular school hours for 14 months starting in April 2023.  Ralston Public Schools will use this space to conduct school for Meadows, Wildewood, and Blumfield Elementary Schools while their campus locations will be under renovation.  

The lease agreement that is being presented has been reviewed by the legal departments of both Districts.

The administration recommends the approval of the lease agreement as presented.

Rationale:  Mr. Buckingham will outline the details and bid results to complete the Karen Western Foundation Repair Project.  The administration recommends the approval of this project to rectify the concerns with the Karen Western Foundation.

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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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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Bill Review Schedule - 2022

Superintendent Search Proposal--NASB

Superintendent Search Proposal--McPherson & Jacobson

Food Service Report

 

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             Board of Education Meeting - Mon., October 10 - 6:00 p.m.

October 6-8 - 7:30 pm - "Matilda" - RHS Theater
October 9 - 2:00 pm - "Matilda" - RHS Theater
October 13 - PDK Event at Henry Doorly Zoo
November 10 - Thanksgiving Luncheon - Karen Western
November 15 - 11-12:30 - Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon - RHS
November 16-18 - NASB State Conference - CHI Center

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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.