October 13, 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 October 27, 2025 meeting; October 2025 Financial Report, bills in the amount of $______for the General Fund, and $_________ for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting ___________ and _____________ 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 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. 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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6.5. Distribution of funds by building report
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp and Ryan Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Per our Strategic Plan, we will report on the distribution of funds to each building, including a staffing report, expenditures per student, student demographic data and experience level of teaching staff.
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6.6. School Improvement Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Sarah Zabrowski-Gates will provide an update on the district's progress in adopting the Nebraska Framework School Accreditation model for school improvement.
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6.7. Superintendent Evaluation policy, timeline, goal setting and process.
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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
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6.8. Subcommittee meeting agenda reporting
Speaker(s):
Multiple
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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The Board has requested an update from each of the subcommittee meetings to be presented by the BOE members in attendance at the meeting. Each subcommittee shall report on the agenda, what was discussed and any relevant information presented.
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7. Board Action Items
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Information Item
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7.1. Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) contract presentation with TNTP (The New Teacher Project) and approval (Action)
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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We have applied for and qualified for a CLSD Grant through the Nebraska Department of Education. Sara will present the plan for using these funds to further supplement our literacy instruction at Ralston.
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8. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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Discussion:
6032 Constitution Day Education
6034 Concussion Awareness 6035 Teacher Mentoring Policy 2025 Quorum
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9. Executive Session Disclosure
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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)
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Action Item
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10. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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10.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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10.2. 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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10.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., October 13, 2025- 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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11. 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. |
