October 28, 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
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Procedural Item
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Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership 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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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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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
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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5. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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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. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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6. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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6.1. 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. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.2. 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.
Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public. |
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6.3. Bridge Presentation
Speaker(s):
Marian Fey
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Information Item
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Marian Fey will present on the Bridge program and the amended contract with the Ralston Public Schools.
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6.4. Glow Church Presentation
Speaker(s):
Steve Snodgrass
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ralston's partnership with the GLOW Church as been significant and beneficial to our community. GLOW will present briefly on their efforts with the recent shoe drive and other events they have hosted.
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6.5. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Anne Harley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Anne Harley will review the enrollment information with the Board. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.6. Certified Staff Negotiations Process
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham/Aaron Bredenkamp/Mike Rupprecht
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Description of time and process for negotiations with certified staff.
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6.7. Ralston Schools Foundation Update
Speaker(s):
Mary Roarty/Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Update of our most recent Ralston Schools Foundation (RSF) meeting.
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7. Board Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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7.1. Voluntary Separation Program (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Jason Buckingham outlined the District's Voluntary Separation Program detailed in Policy 4055 at the October 14th Meeting of the Board of Education. Each year the Board of Education will consider offering the program to certified staff. Consideration normally happens in November. As mentioned, Jason outlined the details of the program, next steps, and recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year at the last Board of Education Meeting. The administration asks that the Board of Education approve the Voluntary Separation Resolution and budget for the 2024-2025 school year.
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7.2. Approval of revised Policy 4002 Drug Free workplace (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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The Drug Free Workplace Policy has been rewritten to reflect practices used at Ralston Public Schools
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7.3. Approval of revised Policy 4005 Communications Between the Board and District Employees (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
Rationale:
The Communication Between Board and District Employees Policy has been rewritten to reflect practices used at Ralston Public Schools
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7.4. Approval of revised Policy 4008 Outside Employment (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 4008, Outside Employment has been rewritten to reflect practices used at Ralston Public Schools
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7.5. Approval of revised Policy 4009 Restrictions on Employees Receiving Gratuities (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 4009, Restrictions on Employees Receiving Gratuities, has been rewritten to reflect practices used at Ralston Public Schools
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7.6. Approval of revised Policy 4015 Prohibition Against Board Members Employment (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
Rationale:
The Prohibition Agains Board Members Employment Policy has been rewritten to reflect practices used at Ralston Public Schools
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8. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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Discussion:
4017 Relations with Employee Collective Bargaining Associations
4018 Corporal Punishment 4020 Copyright Policy 4022 Certification and Endorsements 4023 Professional Ethics 4024 Teachers' Responsibilities and Duties 4026 Administrative Employees 4028 Substitute Teachers 5035 Student Discipline
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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., November 11- 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Oct. 29-Nov. 7 Superintendent Evaluation
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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. |
