September 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business

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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.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the September 11th meeting.  Local substitute certificate for Emily Kern. 

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.

Rationale:  Continued update of bond projects

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Jason Buckingham 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.

Rationale:  Discussion involving the planning and dates for the upcoming BOE retreat in October.

Topics to include goal setting at the subcommittee and BOE level and long-term strategic planning.

 

Rationale:  Sharing resources for the existing superintendent evaluation model.

Timeline for Supt. Evaluation:
10/30-11/5 Supt. completes self-evaluation
11/7 NASB compiles self-evaluation results and sends them to BOE
11/7-11/17, BOE members complete their evaluation of the Supt.
11/27 Final Report and Executive Summary will be emailed to BOE President

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Anne Harley 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:  Malachi will present on the current program offerings for summer school at the elementary level.
 

Rationale:  Mike Rupprecht will update the BOE on our current School Improvement Plan and the next steps forward as we prepare for our onsite visit this year.
 

Rationale:  Yearly review of professional development calendar and topics.

Rationale:  The administration will ask for the Board of Education to adopt the  2023/2024 District Budget that was presented at the District Budget Hearing at 5:30 PM on September 11, 2023.  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 2023/2024 District Tax Request Resolution that was presented at the District Tax Request Hearing at 5:45 PM on September 11, 2023.  The District Budget and District Tax Request was published on September 8, 2023, 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.

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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., October 9 - 6:00 p.m.

September 27 - 6:30 pm - NHS Induction - RHS
October 4 & 5 - Labor Relations Conference - Lincoln
October 12 - 7:00 - Homecoming Football Game
October 19-21 - 7:30 pm - Fall Musical - Zombie Prom - RHS
October 22 - 2:00 pm - Fall Musical - Zombie Prom - RHS
November 9 - Thanksgiving Luncheon - KW
November 14 - 11:00 am - Senior Citizen's Thanksgiving - RHS
November 15-17 - State Conference - CHI Center  
  

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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.

Rationale:  Yearly review of professional development calendar and topics.