September 28, 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
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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
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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 September 14th meeting. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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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
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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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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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6.1. 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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6.2. 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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6.3. Presentation on Social Services program at RPS
Speaker(s):
Margie Hernandez
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6.4. 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.
10/19-10/25 Superintendent self-evaluation 10/27 NASB sends self-evaluation to the BOE 10/27-11/5 BOE completes Supt. evaluation 11/16 Final results reported to the BOE president 11/23 Final results presented for approval at the BOE meeting Nebraska Frameworks Standard Vision and Purpose, Commitment to Continuous Improvement
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6.5. Update from the Communications Department
Speaker(s):
Jim Frederick
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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. Distribution of funds by building report
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp and Ryan Pivonka
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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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7. Board Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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7.1. Tax Request Authority (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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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 2026-2027 school year.
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7.2. 2026/2027 District Budget Adoption (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The administration will ask for the Board of Education to adopt the 2026/2027 District Budget that was presented at the District Budget Hearing at 5:30 PM on September 14, 2026. 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.
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7.3. 2026/2027 District Tax Request Resolution (Action)
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The administration will ask for the Board of Education to adopt the 2026/2027 District Tax Request Resolution that was presented at the District Tax Request Hearing at 5:45 PM on September 14, 2026. The District Budget and District Tax Request was published on September 10, 2026, 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.
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7.4. Approval of Policy 6010 Special Education Identification, Evaluation and Verification (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 6010 , Special Education Idenfitication, Evaluation and Verification with recommended language changes to match current practice.
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8. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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Discussion:
2017 Indemnification and Liability Insurance
3034 Compensation of Board Members 4063 Negotiations Goals and Objectives 6006 Commencement Ceremony
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9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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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. Sept. 28- 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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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. |
