November 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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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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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 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.

Rationale:  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.

Rationale:  Consent agenda items include minutes from the October 27, 2014 meeting, November financial reports, and November bills in the amount of $671,298.40 for the General Fund and $6,310.00 for QCPUF. Prior to the meeting Susie Tiehen and Dee Huff reviewed bills.


     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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     AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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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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     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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Dr. Kristi Gibbs will discuss the State of the Schools Report.

                       

 

           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

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Mr. Buckingham will discuss the Food Service Management Company RFP Process.

 

           AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy DJC, Bidding Requirements

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Dr. Adler will discuss an extension on his current contract.  Please review Section 3 of the contract that outlines the process in which the Board and Dr. Adler will work through to potentially extend the contract for an additional year.  

             AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy CB,   Superintendent

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High School Assistant Principal Mr. Smith will report on Fall activities.

 

 

             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

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Dr. Adler will present the final draft of the Learning Community Superintendent's Report that includes the Superintendent's recommendations.  Dr. Adler has also recommended to the Board a position for RPS on each element of the plan.  Dr. Adler would like to discuss any narrative that the Board would like to include on any item in the report or narrative that could be included on the entire report in full. All information will be recorded and included for a November 24th action item for the Board of Education.

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 

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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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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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     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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Meeting Content

1. Did we achieve the goal we set for the meeting?
2. Did we solve problems, make decisions or develop ideas that we can deliver?

Meeting Process

1. How did we go about reaching our goals during the meeting?
2. Were the right people involved?
3. Did we have active/engaged participation from everyone?

 

Rationale:  Supplemental Documents include the following:

2014-15 Student/Staff Count - November  2014

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Karen Western Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon - Wed., Nov. 12, 2014 - 11:30 a.m. - Karen Western Elementary

Ralston Senior Citizens Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon - Tue., Nov. 18, 2014 - 11:30 a.m. - Ralston High School

State Education Conference - Wed., Nov. 19 - Fri. 21, 2014 - LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites

Board of Education Meeting - Mon., Nov. 24, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. - Blumfield Elementary

Board of Education Meeting - Mon., Dec. 8, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. - Virginia Moon Administrative Center

Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet and Auction - Wed., Dec. 10, 2014 - 6:00 PM Social Hour, 7:00 PM Dinner, Ralston Arena

PDK Boards of Education Meeting - Wed., Jan. 14, 2015 - 5:30 p.m. - Weitz Community Engagement Center on UNO Campus