August 11, 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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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
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the July 28th meeting; July Financial Report, July bills in the amount of $1,353,110.32 for the General Fund, and $3,879,747.69 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting, Carrie Hough and Liz Kumru reviewed the bills.
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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
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. Mockingbird School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Brian Ferguson
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Brian Ferguson will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Mockingbird Elementary.
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6.5. 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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6.6. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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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6.7. Tax Request Authority
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Aaron Bredenkamp will discuss Property Tax Authority and additional Base Growth Percentage with 70% Board approval.
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6.8. Update from the Communications Department
Speaker(s):
Jim Frederick
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Jim Frederick will update the BOE on recent developments in the area of communications. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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7. Board Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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7.1. Depreciation Fund Transfer (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will discuss transfer of dollars from General Fund to Depreciation Fund for the purpose of funding future fleet and technology purchases.
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7.2. Motion to eliminate policy 5047, Press Releases (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 5047 has moved to Policy 3017 per approveal 6/24/24
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7.3. Training Resolution (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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LB 1329 from the 2024 Legislative Session allows each district the ability to define their own length of time to meet the minimum staff training requirements. This resolution formally defines the length of time the district recommends as the minimum amount of training required.
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8. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
5048 Emergency Response to Life Threatening Asthma or Systemic Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis)
5050 Home Schools and/or Schools Not Meeting Approval and Accreditation Regulations 5053 Self-Management of Diabetes or Asthma/Anaphylaxis 5056 Free Expression by Students 5061 Therapy Dogs
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9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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9.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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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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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., _____________ – 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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10. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
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. |
