September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business

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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo8VrugRaRJ-0GL1Cg8BlBA

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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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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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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.

Nebraska Frameworks Stakeholder Communication and Relationships
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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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. 

The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments.  Individuals may only speak one time per topic and must limit comments to around three (3) minutes. In the event more than 10 individuals wish to address the board, the 30 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers. At the discretion of the Board President or Chair, speakers may be allotted additional time.

At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.

Nebraska Frameworks Stakeholder Communication and Relationships
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting and a letter of resignation from Cathy Darbyand .

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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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
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  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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Sara Zabrowski-Gates will review the enrollment information with the Board.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Yearly update on the current LEP program offerings and performance.

Rationale:  Yearly update on the current HAL program offerings and performance.

Rationale:  The policy, timeline, goal setting and process for the evaluation of the superintendent will be reviewed.

10/20-10/26 Superintendent self-evaluation
10/28 NASB sends self-evaluation to the BOE
10/28-11/6 BOE completes Supt. evaluation
11/17 Final results reported to the BOE president
11/24 Final results presented for approval at the BOE meeting

Nebraska Frameworks Standard Vision and Purpose, Commitment to Continuous Improvement
 

Rationale:  Review of the annual District Rule 10 compliance checklist.  This was done in greater depth in the Teaching and Learning Subcommittee.
 

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Rationale:  Changes to state statute created by the passage of LB 243 require the Board of Education to hold a formal vote to approve the authority to exceed the new limitations set on property tax authority.  The Board will vote on this issue to allow for flexibility in determining the tax asking for the 2025-2026 school year.

Rationale:  The administration will ask for the Board of Education to adopt the  2025/2026 District Budget that was presented at the District Budget Hearing at 5:30 PM on September 8, 2025.  The District Budget was published in the District's official newspaper of record, the Omaha Daily Record.

Standard 3.7 The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning and use of resources in support of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 3001 Budget.

Rationale:  The administration will ask for the Board of Education to adopt the 2025/2026 District Tax Request Resolution that was presented at the District Tax Request Hearing at 5:45 PM on September 8, 2025.  The District Budget and District Tax Request was published on September 5, 2025, in the District's official newspaper of record, the Omaha Daily Record.

Standard 3.7 The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning and use of resources in support of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 3001 Budget.

Rationale:  Policy 5056 to be amended to match current district practice

Rationale:  Policy 6014 to be amended to match current district practice

Rationale:  Policy 6016 to be amended to match policy service recommendation

Rationale:  Yearly presentation on our safety program at RPS was held on Sept. 8, 2025. Action item to approve the adoption of our current safety plan

Rationale:  Statutory changes now require School Districts to declare by October 15 capacities for different grades, schools or programs for the purposes of option enrollment.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Nebraska Frameworks Committment to Continuous Improvement
Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education.

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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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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2021, Executive Meetings.

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Bill Review Schedule - 2024

 

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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., September 22, 2025- 6:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

Sept. 22 NASB Fall Membership meeting, Scott Conference Center
Sept. 25-27 RHS play "Spectaculathon" 7pm
Sept. 28 RHS play 2pm
Oct. 3 Distinguished Alumni Banquet 6pm Steppe Center
Oct. 9 7pm RHS Vocal Music Concert
Oct. 11 RPS night with the Omaha Lancers 7:05pm Liberty First Arena
Oct. 13 BOE meeting 6pm
Nov. 12 Karen Western Thanksgiving @ 11am
Nov 19-21 NASB State Conference
Nov. 18 Senior Thanksgiving @ RHS
 

                       

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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. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.