February 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below. |
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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 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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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 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. |
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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
Agenda Item Type:
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. Board Appreciation Presentation
Speaker(s):
Jim Frederick
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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In appreciation of the tremendous amount of time and effort our Board of Education puts in to help make our district the best it can be, we present an expression of thanks from multiple student groups.
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5. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the February 12th meeting. Local Substitute Certificate for William Woodhams. 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. Cognia Standard 11: Leaders create and maintain institutional structures and processes that support learners and staff members in both stable and changing environments.
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6. Board Development and Communication
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Procedural Item
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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. |
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6.1. 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 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. |
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6.2. Instructional Coaching/Teacher mentoring program presentation
Speaker(s):
Amber Scott, Mindy Podraza, Melanie Reeves, Shawna Mayer
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Ralston offers our new teachers a thorough and well-planned new teachers mentoring program. The presentation is intended to be informational for our Board of Education. Our instructional coaches will present their program and answer any questions the BOE may have.
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7. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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. |
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7.1. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. 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.
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7.2. Seymour Elementary School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Ms. Jodi Blessen
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ms. Jodi Blessen will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Seymour Elementary.
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7.3. Instructional Coaching/Teacher mentoring program presentation
Speaker(s):
Amber Scott, Mindy Podraza, Melanie Reeves, Shawna Mayer
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Ralston offers our new teachers a thorough and well-planned new teachers mentoring program. The presentation is intended to be informational for our Board of Education. Our instructional coaches will present their program and answer any questions the BOE may have.
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7.4. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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7.5. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Elizabeth Kumru
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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7.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham 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.
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7.7. District Human Resources Update
Speaker(s):
Michael Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Michael Rupprecht will provide an update to the Board of Education on the current status of recruitment and retention across all employee groups.
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8. Standards Based School Improvement
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8.1. 2024/2025 Ralston Education Association Negotiated Agreement (Action)
Speaker(s):
Michael Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Ralston Education Association and the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education have completed the negotiations process and have agreed to terms for the 2024-2025 school year. The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the 2024-2025 REA Negotiated Agreement as presented.
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9. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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Discussion:
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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
Agenda Item Type:
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., March 11 - 6:00 p.m.
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11. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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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. |
