April 27, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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                                        1. Call To Order                 
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                                        1.1. Pledge of Allegiance                 
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Board President     
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 Please stand and join us in the pledge of allegiance. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Policy BDA, Board of Education Meetings | 
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                                        1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance                 
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                                        1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure                 
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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. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings. | 
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                                        1.2.1. Public Comment                 
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At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings. | 
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                                        1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)                 
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Board President     
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Consent Agenda     
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the April 13, 2015 meeting;resignation requests from Kris Milliken, Middle School Art, Jessica Thies, High School Family Life, Patrick Brommer, Middle School Science, Jeff Gaston, High School Science, and Haley McWilliams, Mockingbird kindergarten, effective at the conclusion of their 2014-15 contract, contingent upon hiring a suitable replacement; and contracts for Ryan Renz, High School Math, Cynthia Raders, High School Wave, Jessica Cole, School psychologist, Jeffrey Garst, High School English, Mallory Hoyt, High School English, and Holly Thibault, Middle School Resource.   AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDG, Minutes AdvancEd Standard 4.1 – The system engages in a systematic process to recruit, employ, and retain a sufficient number of qualified professional and support staff to fulfill their roles and responsibilities and support the purpose and direction of the system, individual schools, and educational programs. Board Policy GCPB, Resignation of Certified Staff Members 
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                                        2. Board Development and Communication                 
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 AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties | 
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                                        2.1. Board Members’ Update                 
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 AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties and AG, Reporting to the Public | 
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                                        2.2. Superintendent’s Report                 
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Superintendent     
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 AdvancED Standard 2.4 - Leadership and staff at all levels of the system foster a culture consistent with the system's purpose and direction. Policy CBA, Responsibilities of the Superintendent | 
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                                        2.2.1. National History Day Presentation                 
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Mrs. Tami Brookhouser     
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Mrs. Tami Brookhouser, High Ability Learner teacher, will present information regarding National History Day. AdvancED Standard 1.1 - The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy - AG, Reporting to the Public 
        Discussion: 
Mrs. Tami Brookhouser, High Ability Learner teacher, presented information regarding National History Day. Students........discussed their project, Jim Henson:Teacher of the World.     | 
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                                        2.2.2. Karen Western Presentation                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Josh Wilken     
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Karen Western Principal Dr. Wilken will present information regarding Karen Western.  AdvancED Standard 1.1 - The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy - AG, Reporting to the Public 
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Karen Western Principal Dr.Wilken presented information regarding the Karen Western school improvement action plan.      | 
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                                        2.2.3. Winter Activities Report                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Mike Smith     
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High School Assistant Principal Mike Smith will update the Board regarding winter activities. AdvancED Standard 1.1 - The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy - AG, Reporting to the Public 
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High School Assistant Principal Mike Smith updated the Board regarding winter activities.     
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                                        2.2.4. Legislative Report                 
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Legislative Committee     
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Our lobbyist Joe Kohout discussed current legislative issues.     | 
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                                        2.2.5. Koley-Jessen Engagement Letter                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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 Dr. Adler will discuss the engagement letter regarding the Koley-Jessen law firm. Advanced Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers & Duties 
        Discussion: 
Dr. Adler discussed the engagement letter regarding the Koley-Jessen law firm.     
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                                        2.2.6. Elementary Learning Center Programming Agreement                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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 Superintendent Dr. Adler will update the board regarding the Elementary Learning Center Programming agreement. 
 
 Advanced Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers & Duties 
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Superintendent Dr. Adler updated the board regarding the Elementary Learning Center Programming agreement.     
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. Superintendent/District Goals                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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 Superintendent Dr. Adler will update the board regarding the Superintendent/District goals for 2015-16. 
 Advanced Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers & Duties 
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Superintendent Dr. Adler updated the board regarding the Superintendent/District goals for 2015-16.
     
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                                        4. Policy Review                 
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 AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties | 
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                                        5. Executive Session Disclosure                 
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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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                                        5.1. Executive Session                 
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 AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDC, Executive Meetings | 
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                                        6. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities                 
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                                        6.1. Board Assessment of Meeting                 
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                                        6.2. Announcements                 
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                                        6.3. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information                 
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Supplemental Documents include the following: Student/Staff Count Food Service Report for February Food Service Report for March 
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                                        6.4. Future Board Calendar                 
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 Heart of Learning Banquet – Wed., May 6, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. – Ralston Arena Board of Education Meeting – Mon., May 11, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Senior Honors Convocation – Wed., May 13, 2015 – 6:30 p.m. RHS Performing Arts Center Ralston High School Graduation – Sun., May 17, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. – Ralston Arena Undergraduate Honors Assembly – Wed., May 20, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. Ralston High School Gym Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 8, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center | 
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                                        6.5. Adjourn                 
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