December 14, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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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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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.

Rationale:  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.

Rationale:  Consent agenda items include minutes from the November 23, 2015 Board of Education meeting; December Financial Reports; and December bills in the amount of $837,837.98 for the General Fund and $500,371.25 for the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund.  Prior to the meeting Tresha Rodgers and Susan Haas Tiehen reviewed bills.


     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 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy DIC, Financial Reports and Statements

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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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    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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Board Member Linda Richards will update the Board on The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

 

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy AG - Reporting to the Public

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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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Director for Elementary Education Cecilia Wilken will report on the Buffett  Early Childhood Institute.

 

 

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.  Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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Mockingbird Principal Brian Ferguson will review the Mockingbird building visit attended by the Board members on December 14, 2015.

 

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.  Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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Superintendent Dr. Adler will review the AQuESTT Classification report with the Board.

 

 

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.  Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will review the Superintendent Evaluation process with the Board.

 

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

Rationale:  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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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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     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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Meeting Content

1. Did we achieve the goal we set for the meeting?
2. Did we solve problems, make decisions or develop ideas that we can deliver?

Meeting Process

1. How did we go about reaching our goals during the meeting?
2. Were the right people involved?
3. Did we have active/engaged participation from everyone?

 

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Student/Staff Count

PDK Board Invite Letter 2016

F/R Lunch % For RHS Fall Sports

 

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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., January 11, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

Board of Education Meeting – Mon., January 25, 2016 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

PDK Boards of Education Meeting – January 27, 2016 – 5:30 p.m.

                                    DC Centre - 11830 Stonegate Dr, Omaha, Nebr.