April 22, 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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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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Procedural Item
Rationale:
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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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
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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
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Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the April 10th meeting. 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
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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
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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. Special Recognition of Luis Tirado for his recent state championship at Skills USA competition
Speaker(s):
Jovan Lucero
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6.2. Ralston High School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka and Stacy Athow
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Rationale:
Ryan Pivonka and Stacy Athow will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Ralston High School.
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6.3. Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Program Review
Speaker(s):
Stacy Athow
Agenda Item Type:
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Rationale:
Yearly update on the current LEP program offerings and performance.
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6.4. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp and 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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6.5. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Elizabeth Kumru
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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6.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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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6.7. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Multiple
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Rationale:
Survey results from our internal survey and from our Cognia review process will be reviewed
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6.8. Special Recognition of Luis Tirado for his recent state championship at Skills USA competition
Speaker(s):
Jovan Lucero
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7. Standards Based School Improvement
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7.1. Karen Western/Seymour roof repair bid (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
Rationale:
A public bidding was conducted for the partial roof replacement at Karen Western and Seymour Elementary. Advertisements were published, a pre-bid meeting was conducted, and a public opening all occurred.
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7.2. Policy 3030 adoption (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Change of language for Policy 3030, the red line copy is submitted for approval.
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7.3. Curriculum Selection and Adoption Process for the English Department at Ralston High School (Action)
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
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Action Item
Rationale:
The Ralston High English Department has been engaged over the last several months in reviewing and adopting curriculum for their English courses. This agenda item is a review of the process and a request to approve the purchase of the new curriculum for use in the 2024-2025 school year.
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8. Policy Review
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9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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9.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Ms. Peltz (RHS) is working with EF Tours to provide students an opportunity to experience Italy & Greece in late May/early June 2026. Students will wander from ancient wonders in Athens and Delphi to Renaissance treasures in Florence. We will follow in larger-than-life footsteps, like Julius Caesar’s in the Roman Forum and the gods and goddesses at the Acropolis. We will immerse ourselves in present-day life in Italy and Greece by exploring energetic areas like the Plaka District and Piazza della Signoria. This opportunity is open to all RHS students, but is not a part of a specific class/curriculum.
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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 - May 13 - 6:00 pm April 16 - 25 - Superintendent Evaluation open for Board member input April 25 - 27 - 7:30 pm - Spring Play - "Puffs" April 27 - 10:00 - 2:00 pm - RHS Auto Show April 28 - 2:00 pm - Spring Play - "Puffs" April 29 - 7:00 pm -RHS Band Concert April 30 - 6:00 pm RMS Band Concert, April 30 - MB goodbye to the old building 5:30-7:30 April 28 - May 1 - Federal Advocacy Fly-In - Washington, DC May 1 - 5:30 pm Heart of Learning Award* - Liberty First Arena May 2 - 7:00 pm - RHS Spring Concert Choir May 2 - 5:30-7:00pm Goodbye Seymour May 9 - 5/6th grade Track meet @RHS May 13 BOE meeting, with work session at 5pm May 14- 5 pm - RMS Choir Concert May 14- 6 pm -Med. Academy Pinning Ceremony Bergan Mercy May 15- 6:30 pm -Senior Recognition May 19 - 2:00 pm - RHS Graduation Ceremony* June 12-13 - School Leaders and Law Conference - Kearney, NE
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10. Adjourn
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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. |
