October 27, 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 October 13th meeting;  

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.

Rationale:  Ryan Pivonka will provide an overview of the calendar development process and share a DRAFT of the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 District Calendars for the Board of Education to review and provide feedback on prior to being distributed for feedback from stakeholders.  

Rationale:  Review of the year end financials for the Ralston Schools Foundation.
 

Rationale:  Aaron Bredenkamp will outline the District's Voluntary Separation Program detailed in Policy 4055. Each year the Board of Education will consider offering the program to certified staff. Consideration normally happens in November. Jason Buckingham will outline the details of the program, next steps, and recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year.

Rationale:  Per our Strategic Plan, this is a yearly review of the grant funding received by RPS, and how it is used.

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:  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.



 

Rationale:  Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership

Rationale:  Policy 2025 Quorum is recommended for removal as it already defined in statute.

Rationale:  Policy 6035 Teacher Mentoring is recommended for removal as it is included already as a requirement of Rule 10 Accreditation.

Rationale:  Policy 6034 Concussion Awareness to be amended to match policy service recommendation

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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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Supplemental Documents include the following:
Bill review schedule 2025
Board Protocols

 

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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., October 27, 2025- 6:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center


Oct. 28-Nov 6,  BOE completes Supt. evaluation
Nov. 10, BOE meeting
Nov. 13 Karen Western Thanksgiving @ 11am
Nov. 17 Final Supt. evaluation results reported to the BOE president
Nov. 18 Senior Thanksgiving @ RHS
Nov 19-21 NASB State Conference
Nov. 24 Final Supt. evaluation results presented for approval at the BOE meeting


 

                       

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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.