March 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business
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                                        1. Call To Order                 
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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     
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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     
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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                 
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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                 
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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     
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Consent Agenda     
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 Consent agenda items include minutes from the March 11th meeting.  Local substitute certificates for William Woodhams, Devynn de Velasco, and Andrea Bertrang. 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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 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                 
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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     
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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. District Recognition and Celebrations                 
        Speaker(s): 
Ryan Pivonka     
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Jason Buckingham and members of the High School Administration will use this time to recognize and celebrate various members of the Ralston Public Schools Community for positive accomplishments. Students being recognized for Monday, March 25, 2024 Include: 
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                                        6.2. NSCAS Winter Achievement results review                 
        Speaker(s): 
Sara Zabrowski-Gates     
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NSCAS information from our winter assessment will be shared and reviewed.     
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                                        6.3. Government Relations Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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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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                                        6.4. NASB Updates and Information                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mrs. Elizabeth Kumru     
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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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                                        6.5. Enrollment Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Anne Harley     
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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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                                        6.6. External School Improvement Review Update                 
        Speaker(s): 
Michael Rupprecht     
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Results from our most recent external school improvement visit have been received.  Mike Rupprecht will review the results from the staff and student surveys, the results from our district self-assessment and the results of the interviews conducted by the external review team.     
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                                        7. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        7.1. Policy 4063 adoption (Action)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Jason Buckingham     
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Desire to remove gender specific language from Policy 4063, the red line copy is submitted for approval.     
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                                        7.2. Policy 6008 adoption (Action)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Jason Buckingham     
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Desire to remove gender specific language from Policy 6008, the red line copy is submitted for approval.     
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                                        8. Policy Review                 
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3038_-_Certification_Fees 3050_-_Technology_in_the_Classroom 3053_-_Nondiscrimination 3054_-_Law_Enforcement_Unit 3063_-_Gate_Receipts_and_Admissions 4048_-_Assessment_Administration_and_Security 4052_-_Job_References_to_Prospective_Employers 
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                                        9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities                 
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                                        9.1. Announcements                 
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                                        9.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information                 
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 Supplemental Documents include the following: 
 
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                                        9.3. Future Board Calendar                 
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 Board of Education Meeting - Wed., April 10 - 6:00 p.m.  
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                                        10. Executive Session Disclosure                 
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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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                                        10.1. Executive Session (Action)                 
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 The administration recommends the Board of Education move into executive session to discuss legal matters. | 
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                                        11. Adjourn                 
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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.  | 
 
  
 