June 9, 2025 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
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 May 12, 2025 meeting; May Financial Report, May bills in the amount of $489,897.82 for the General Fund, and $1,972,326.76 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Carrie Hough and Robin Richards 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):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Jason Buckingham will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month. Jason Buckingham 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:
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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. Wildewood Elementary School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Ashley Holmes and Kris Kaiser
Agenda Item Type:
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Ashley Holmes and Kris Kaiser will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Wildewood Elementary.
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6.6. Update from the Communications Department
Speaker(s):
Jim Frederick
Agenda Item Type:
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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6.7. Review of Special Education Programming
Speaker(s):
Missy Stolley
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Annual review of special education programming presented by our Director of Student Services.
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6.8. Graduation Requirement Discussion
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Sara Zabrowski-Gates will present and discuss suggested changes to the Board of Education on graduation requirements.
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6.9. Sign Language Interpreter (SLI) Contract
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review of proposed changes to the SLI contract for 2025-2026
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6.10. Rule 10 Compliance Review
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
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Review of the annual District Rule 10 compliance checklist.
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6.11. 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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6.12. Ralston Schools Foundation Update
Speaker(s):
Mary Roarty/Carrie Hough
Agenda Item Type:
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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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7.1. Motion to eliminate policy 6045, Pupil Progress Secondary (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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7.2. Motion to eliminate policy 5034, Student Handbook (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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8. Policy Review
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8.1. Review of Policy 5054 Student Bullying
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Per statute 79-2,137 we are to review our Bully Prevention Policy each year prior to July 1.
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8.2. Review of Policy 5035 Student Discipline
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Per statute 79-262, review of Policy 5035, Student Discipline.
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8.3. Review of Policy 3054 Law Enforcement Unit
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Per statute 79-262 we are to review our Bully Prevention Policy each year prior to August 1.
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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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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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9.3. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting - Monday, June 9- 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center |
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10. Adjourn
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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. |
