March 11, 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. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the February 26th meeting. February Financial Report, February bills in the amount of $569,424.98 for the General Fund, and $2,494,022.63 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Robin Richards and Liz Kumru reviewed the bills. 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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5. 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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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 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. 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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6.1. Introduction of the new RPS SRO, Ofc. Sexton
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Due to a promotion, we have a new School Resource Officer for the Ralston Public Schools. This is a brief introduction of Ofc. Sexton to the BOE.
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6.2. Wildewood Elementary School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Ashley Holmes
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ashley Holmes will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Wildewood Elementary.
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6.3. District Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Dr. Aaron Bredenkamp will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month. Dr. Bredenkamp will address any questions that the Board of Education members may have about any part of the financial statements.
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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6.4. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp and Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
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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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6.5. 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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6.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
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Information Item
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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.
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6.7. Attendance data update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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6.8. Elementary schedule change proposal for 2024-2025
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley and Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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We are considering an adjustment to our elementary schedule that will make several changes for the better. Benefits include PLC time during the week as opposed to Friday only. More plan time for our elementary specialists during the week, and finally, the addition of additional instructional hours during a week by reducing the amount of early release time required on Fridays.
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6.9. Superintendent Evaluation Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Sharing resources for the existing superintendent evaluation model.
Timeline for Supt. Evaluation: 4/8-4/13 Supt. completes self-evaluation 4/15 NASB compiles self-evaluation results and sends them to BOE 4/16-4/25, BOE members complete their evaluation of the Superintendent. 5/1 Final Report and Executive Summary will be emailed to BOE President 5/13 Results of Superintendent Evaluation to be shared at the BOE meeting
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6.10. 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. Standards Based School Improvement
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7.1. Policy 4025 adoption (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Desire to remove gender specific language from Policy 4025, the red line copy is submitted for approval.
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8. Policy Review
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Discussion:
2014_-_Relationship_with_District Legal Counsel
2015_-_Student_Involvment_in_Decision_Making 2017_-_Indemnification_and_Liability_Insurance 3034_-_Compensation_of_Board_Members 4063_-_Negotiations_Goals_and_Objectives 6006_-_Commencement_Ceremony 6008_-_Class_Rank
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9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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9.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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9.2. 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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9.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., March 25 - 6:00 p.m.
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10. 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. |
