November 11, 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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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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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
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the October 28 meeting; Financial Report, October bills in the amount of $751,189.40 for the General Fund, and $1,928,556.09 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Mary Roarty and Carrie Hough reviewed the bills. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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5. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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. 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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6.1. District Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Dr. Aaron Bredenkamp will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month. Dr. Bredenkamp will address any questions that the Board of Education members may have about any part of the financial statements.
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6.2. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.3. 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.
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6.4. 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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6.5. Superintendent Evaluation Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Sharing resources for the existing superintendent evaluation model.
Timeline for Supt. Evaluation: 10/21-10/27 Supt. completes self-evaluation 10/29 NASB compiles self-evaluation results and sends them to BOE 10/29-11/7, BOE members complete their evaluation of the Superintendent. 11/18 Final Report and Executive Summary will be emailed to BOE President 11/28 Results of Superintendent Evaluation to be shared at the BOE meeting
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6.6. Technology Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Fink
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Update for the Board of Education on our current technology plan.
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6.7. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham, and members of the administrative team will provide an update to the Board of Education on the progress of various projects in motion with the 2021 Future Ready Ralston Bond Initiative.
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6.8. Attendance Improvement Plan
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Jason Buckingham will outline the current initiatives and protocols used to improve Average Daily Attendance (ADA) in each building.
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7. Board Action Items
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7.1. Ralston High School Renovation Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Jason Buckingham will provide information to the Board of Education on the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to complete the renovation of Ralston High School starting in January of 2025. District officials have worked with the Weitz Company to develop the GMP along with professionals from BCDM Architects.
The administration recommends the approval of the GMP outlined in the attached documents.
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7.2. Removal of Policy 4026 Administrative Employees (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Administrative Employees Policy 4026 is not followed in practice and is unnecessary. We wish to remove it from policy.
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7.3. Approval of revised Policy 5035 Student Discipline (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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The Student Discipline Policy has been rewritten to reflect practices used at Ralston Public Schools
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7.4. Early Graduation Request Lucas Scheitel (Action)
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Ralston High School Student Handbook allows for a student to make an early graduation request of more than one semester to the Board of Education for approval. As part of that process the student and their parents must attend the Board of Education Meeting to answer any questions that may come about. Any request by a student must also be supported by the High School Principal. Lucas Scheitel, a junior in excellent standing, has made application for a two semester early graduation and that has been supported by Principal Dr. Ryan Pivonka. It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education approve this request with successful completion of all graduation requirements by the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
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8. Policy Review
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Discussion:
4027 Part-Time Certified Employees
4029 Salary Schedule for Certificated Employees 4031 Evaluation of Probationary Certified Employees 4032 Professional Growth 4033 Rights of Probationary Certified Employees 4034 Employee and Student Handbooks 4035 Rights of Permanent Certificated Employees 4036 Crisis Response Team Duties 4037 Reduction in Force
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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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Next Board of Education Meeting - Mon. Nov. 25 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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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. |
