April 13, 2026 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
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
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the March 23, 2026 meeting; Financial Report, March bills in the amount of $597,183.30 for the General Fund, and $690,422.35 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Mary Roarty 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
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
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6.1. District Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month. He 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:
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.
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6.4. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Sara Zabrowski-Gates will review the enrollment information with the Board. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.5. 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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6.6. Seymour Elementary School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Jody Blessen
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Jody Blessen will present Seymour Elementary's school improvement plan.
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6.7. Ralston High School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
RHS Administration
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ralston High School Administration will present their school improvement plan.
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6.8. Academic Credits and Graduation Requirements Review
Speaker(s):
Sara Zabrowski-Gates
Agenda Item Type:
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Review of current academic credits and graduation requirements.
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6.9. Instructional Time Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Update on instructional time
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7. Board Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.1. Approval of the change of title for Policy 4011.1 from Nebraska Family Military Act to Employee Leave Under the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Approval of the changes to the title of Policy 4011.1 to Employee Leave under the Nebraska Family Military Leave Act
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7.2. Removal of Policy 3056 Visitors to School (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Procedures for visitors to school are covered in the handbooks for each building.
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7.3. RHS Theater Sound System refresh bid (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Seeking approval of a contract to tear out and replace existing sound system components in the RHS Theater.
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8. Policy Review
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Discussion:
3056 Guest Speakers
5014 Homeless Students 5015 Protection of Pupil Rights 5022 Investigations, Arrests and Other Student Contact by Law Enforcement and Health and Human Services 3040 School Safety and Security
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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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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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9.3. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., April 13, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center April
• Thursday, April 16th Vehicle Day 9-12pm • Saturday, April 18 (8 to 11:00 pm) - RHS Prom @ The Granary • Saturday, April 18 (12:00 pm to 3:00 am) - RHS Post Prom @ RHS High School gymnasium • Wednesday, April 22 (9 am to 1:30 pm) - Trailblazer Conference Art Show @ Wahoo High School • Tuesday, April 28 (during the school day) - RHS RUSH Elementary School Tour @ All Six RPS Elementaries • Thursday, April 30 (7:00 pm) - RHS Musical @ RHS Theater May • Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2 (7:00 pm) - RHS Musical @ RHS Theater • Sunday, May 3 (2:00 pm) - RHS Musical @ RHS Theater • Monday, May 4 (6:00 SY and 7:15 BF pm) - Elementary Vocal Music Concerts @ RHS Theater • Tuesday, May 5 (6:00 KW and 7:15 MB pm) - Elementary Vocal Music Concerts @ RHS Theater • Wednesday, May 6 (6:00 WW and 7:15 ME pm) - Elementary Vocal Music Concerts @ RHS Theater • Wednesday, May 13 (6:30 pm) - RHS Seniors Honors Night @ RHS gymnasium • Friday, May 15 (9:00 am and then at 1:30 pm) - RHS Graduation Rehearsal (RHS gymnasium) & Elementary Walks (all elementary schools) • Sunday, May 17 (2:00 pm) - RHS Graduation @ Liberty First Credit Union Arena • RMS Band Concert @ 6:00pm in RHS Auditorium • Tuesday, May 19 - RHS Undergrad Awards @ RHS Theater • Wednesday, May 20 (evening) - RHS FFA Banquet @ RHS Cafeteria • Thursday, May 21 - RPS Last Day of School June July • July 8th - July 23rd (8:30 am to 12:00 pm) - RMS Bridge to Middle School program @ RMS
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10. Adjourn
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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. |
