October 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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                                        1. Call To Order                 
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                                        1.1. Pledge of Allegiance                 
        Speaker(s): 
Board President     
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 Please stand and join us in the pledge of allegiance. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Policy BDA, Board of Education Meetings | 
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                                        1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance (Action)                 
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Board President     
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                                        1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure                 
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 A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the public's table. 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 representation 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. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings. | 
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                                        1.2.1. Public Comment                 
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At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings. | 
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                                        1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)                 
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Board President     
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Consent Agenda     
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the October 13, 2014 meeting. AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDG, Minutes 
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                                        2. Board Development and Communication                 
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 AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties | 
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                                        2.1. Board Members’ Update                 
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Information Item     
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 AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties and AG, Reporting to the Public | 
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                                        2.2. Superintendent’s Report                 
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Superintendent     
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 AdvancED Standard 2.4 - Leadership and staff at all levels of the system foster a culture consistent with the system's purpose and direction. Policy CBA, Responsibilities of the Superintendent | 
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                                        2.2.1. Mockingbird Elementary School Presentation                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mrs. Cecilia Wilken     
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 Mockingbird Principal Cecilia Wilken will present to the Board and Administration. 
 AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy – AG, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
Mockingbird preschool teacher Stacy Hinze discussed building parent involvement and parent engagement for all students. Principal Cecilia Wilken reviewed the Mockingbird School Improvement plan.       
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                                        2.2.2. RPS Crisis Response Plan                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Steve Snodgrass     
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 Steve Snodgrass, District Social Worker, will present the District Crisis Response Plan. 
 AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy – AG, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
District Social Worker Steve Snodgrass discussed the District Crisis Response plan.     
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                                        2.2.3. RPS Legislative Goals                  
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Adler & Mrs. Richards     
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 Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will discuss the Legislative Goals for the 2015 Legislative Session. 
 
 AdvancED Standard 2.2 – The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
Mrs. Richards and Dr. Adler discussed Legislative Goals for the 2015 Legislative session.     
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                                        2.2.4. 2014-2015 Poverty and LEP Plans                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mrs. Dianne Young     
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 Mrs. Dianne Young will discuss the Poverty and LEP Plans. AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy – AG, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
Student Services Director Dianne Young discussed the Poverty Plan Summary and the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan.     
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                                        2.2.5. High School Floor Design                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will discuss the High School Floor Design. 
 
 AdvancED Standard 4.3 – The system maintains facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all students and staff. Board Policy FDA, Bond Campaigns 
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Mr. Buckingham discussed the High School floor design for the front entry.     
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. Learning Community Superintendent's Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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Dr. Adler will present the latest draft of the Superintendent's report for the Learning Community.  Included is also the financial, demographic, and achievement data that the Board requested at the previous meeting.   AdvancED Standard 1.1 - The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
Dr. Adler presented the latest draft of the Superintendent's report for the Learning Community.  Included is also the financial, demographic, and achievement data that the Board requested at the previous meeting.      
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                                        4. Policy Review                  
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 The Board and Administration will review proposed policies. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties | 
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                                        5. 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 representation 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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                                        5.1. Executive Session (Action)                 
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 AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDC, Executive Meetings | 
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                                        6. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities                 
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                                        6.1. Board Assessment of Meeting                 
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 Meeting Content 
 Meeting Process 
 
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                                        6.2. Announcements                 
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                                        6.3. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information                 
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Supplemental Documents include the following: 2014-15 Student/Staff Count - October 27, 2014 Sodexo Monthly Administrative Food Service Update 
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                                        6.4. Future Board Calendar                 
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                         Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Nov. 10, 2014 – 7:00 p.m.  
                        Ralston Senior Citizens Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon - Tue., Nov. 18, 2014 -  
 
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                                        6.5. Adjourn                 
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