May 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo8VrugRaRJ-0GL1Cg8BlBA

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Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Cognia Standard 8:  The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement.
Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Cognia Standard 8:  The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement.
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.

Cognia Standard 2:  Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs.
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 2:  Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs.
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

Rationale:  Board of Education President, Ms. Robin Richards, will conduct interactive interview sessions with all interested candidates for the open position on the Board of Education.  Ms. Richards along with all current members of the Board of Education will interactively engage with each interested Board of Education candidate.  At the conclusion of the interactive interview sessions, the Board of Education will take official action to fill the open position on the Board of Education.

Board of Education Vacancy Candidate

• Jane Jones
• Daniel P. O'Reilly
• Katie Krause

Board Policy 2002 Organization of the Board

Rationale:  The Board of Education will take official action to appoint an interested candidate to the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education.  This appointment will serve the remainder of the term vacated by Dr. Anne Harley. 

Board Policy 2002 Organization of the Board

Rationale:  Dr. Adler administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Board of Education member.

Board Policy 2004 Oath of Office

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the May 8th meeting.

Recommend the following teachers be hired for the 2023-24 school year:

• Candida Kadar - Karen Western - Counselor.  BA-UNO; MA-UNK.  Previous experience - Omaha Public Schools (2022-23), West Harrison CSD (2020-22), Omaha Public Schools (2006-20).
• Sara Zabrowski-Gates - Director of Teaching and Learning.

Cognia Standard 8:  The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

Cognia Standard 11:  Leaders create and maintain institutional structures and processes that support learners and staff members in both stable and changing environments.
Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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Cognia Standard 8:  The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement.
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 8:  The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Cognia Standard 2:  Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs. 
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

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Dr. Adler will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

Cognia Standard 2:  Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs.
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

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

Cognia Standard 2:  Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs.
Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.

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Dr. Adler will review the enrollment information with the Board.

Cognia Standard 2:  Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs.
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Review, consider, discuss, and take all necessary action to (1) adopt a resolution selecting the construction management at risk contract delivery system, (2) review the Construction Management at Risk Policy, (3) designate members of the Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee, (4) refer all construction manager at risk proposals to the Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee, (5) authorize the superintendent to create and publish a Notice of Request for Proposals and to create the Request for Proposals and Proposal Instructions, and (6) taking any other action deemed necessary regarding the selection of the construction management at risk contract delivery system or required by the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act.

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The administration recommends the adoption of the recently reviewed written resolution selecting the construction management at risk contract delivery system for the Seymour-MS-HS Facilities Improvement Project, including all authority granted by such resolution.

Rationale:  The administration recommends the detailed review of Policy 3042 Construction Management at Risk Contracts.  The Board of Education and administration will conduct a detailed review of Policy 3042 and address and questions or concerns identified.

Rationale:  The administration recommends the approval of the authorization of the superintendent to create and publish a Notice of Request for Proposals and to publish and distribute a Request for Proposals and Proposal Instructions. 

Rationale:  As a result of the successful bond election on October 12, 2021, the administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the Phase 2 - District #54 General Obligation Bond resolution not to exceed $45,065,000 and approving certain terms and conditions of the sale, to continue planning and construction activities included in the Future Ready Ralston Bond initiative.  At the May 8th meeting of the Board of Education, Scott Keene, the District's Bond Advisor, outlined the details of approving the Phase 2 general obligation bond resolution and the strategies to be used in financing included projects over time.
 

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

Cognia Standard 8:  The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement.
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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The administration recommends the Board of Education move into executive session to discuss legal matters.


Cognia Standard 8:  The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement.
Board Policy 2021, Executive Meetings.

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Food Service Report
Bill Review Schedule - 2023

 

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 Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 12 – 6:00 p.m.

                                   

                       

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Cognia Standard 8:  The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.