December 9, 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
Agenda Item Type:
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
Agenda Item Type:
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
Agenda Item Type:
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 November 25, 2024 meeting; Financial Report, November bills in the amount of $464,819.33 for the General Fund, and $34,990.12 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting, Robin Richards and Katie Krause reviewed the bills. Also included are the minutes from the subcommittee meetings and resignations from Ashley Holmes, Jeff Garst, Karly Johnson, Kayla Martinez, Sheila Juricek, Mary Kay Desjardins, Keely Greenlee, Melissa Sedlak, and Steve Snodgrass. 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
Rationale:
Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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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.
Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.2. Government Relations Update, review edit to Legislative Goals for 2025
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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6.3. 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.
Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public. |
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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. NSCAS/ACT Achievement review
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley/Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The embargoed for state data was lifted Nov. 26, we are now able to publicly share and discuss our performance data for the 23-24 school year.
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6.6. Update on process of recruiting and hiring J-Visa certified staff
Speaker(s):
Mike Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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An inquiry was made by a BOE member regarding the current status of our J-Visa program for non-citizen certified staff. Dr. Rupprecht will give an update as to the current status of the program
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7. Board Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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7.1. Approval of Policy 2008 Meetings (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 2008, Meetings has been amended due to changes in statute effective January 1, 2025. The language is recommended by our policy service and it is recommended we adopt the attached policy as written.
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7.2. Approval of Policy 4038 Classified Staff Defined (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 4038, Classified Staff Defined has been amended by our policy service and it is recommended we adopt the attached policy as written.
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7.3. Approval of the change to Policy 4044 from Staff Election Conduct to Political Activity by Staff Members (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 4044, Staff Election Conduct has had its title amended by our policy service and it is recommended we change the title to Political Activity by Staff Members
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7.4. Approval of Policy 4046 Internet Searches Regarding Potential Employees (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 4046, Internet Searches of Potential Employees has been amended by our policy service and it is recommended we adopt the proposed changes.
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7.5. Removal of Policy 4049 Professional Ethics (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 4049 Professional Ethics has been removed by our policy service and it is recommended we follow the recommendation of removal
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7.6. Ralston High School East Parking Lot Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Jason Buckingham will provide information to the Board of Education on the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to tear out and replace the east side parking lot at Ralston High. District officials 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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8. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
4050 Overtime and Compensatory Time
4058 Confidentiality in Counseling and Guidance 4062 Temporary Employment 4043 Professional Boundaries and Appropriate Relationships Between Employees and Students 5018 Parent and Guardian Involvement in Education Practices 5019 Communicating with Parents
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9. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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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9.1. Executive Session (Action)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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10. Determination of Grievance Appeal (Action)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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A grievance was filed by an employee, the BOE heard the appeal in executive session and rendered their decision after reentering the public portion of the meeting.
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11. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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11.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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11.2. 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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11.3. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Jan. 13– 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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12. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
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. |
