April 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business
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1. Call To Order
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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
Agenda Item Type:
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 March 24, 2025 meeting; March Financial Report, March bills in the amount of $534,680.71 for the General Fund, and $1,785,883.35 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Mary Roarty and Samantha Willey 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
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.
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6.4. Update from the Communications Department
Speaker(s):
Jim Frederick
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Information Item
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Jim Frederick will update the BOE on recent developments in the area of communications. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.5. Ralston High School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka, Stacy Athow, Sara Hall.
Agenda Item Type:
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Ryan Pivonka will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Ralston High School.
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6.6. NSCAS Winter Achievement results review
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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NSCAS information from our winter assessment will be shared and reviewed.
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6.7. District Human Resources Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Jason Buckingham will provide an update to the Board of Education on the current status of recruitment and retention across all employee groups.
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6.8. Food Service Management Company Bid Proposal Presentations
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ralston Public Schools is in the process of accepting competitive bids for the management of the District's food service program. Two companies have submitted bid proposals by the identified submission deadline. The Board of Education will allow both companies fifteen minutes to present the highlights of their proposals and be available for questions the Board may have. The order of presentations will be as follows:
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6.9. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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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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7. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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7.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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7.2. 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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7.3. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., April 28, 2025- 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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8. 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. |
