February 22, 2016 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 items include minutes from the February 8, 2016 meeting; a resignation request from Amanda Henry, High School French, and a resignation request from Kelly Honz, High School English, at the conclusion of their 2015-16 contract. 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 
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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. Meadows Building Presentation                 
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Ms. Lisa Schroeder     
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 Meadows building principal Lisa Schroeder will visit with the Board regarding the February 22, 2016 building visit. 
 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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Meadows building principal Lisa Schroeder visited with the Board regarding the February 22, 2016 building visit.     
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                                        2.2.2. Achievement Plan Report                 
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Dr. Welte & Mrs. Wilken     
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 Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will review the Ralston Public Schools Achievement Strategic Plan. 
 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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Dr. Welte reviewed the Ralston Public Schools Achievement Strategic Plan.     
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                                        2.2.3. Activities Conference Affiliation Discussion                 
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Dr. Adler     
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 Dr. Adler will discuss the current and future activities conference affiliation. 
 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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Dr. Adler discussed the current and future activities conference affiliation.     
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. Superintendent's Contract Discussion                 
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Dr. Adler     
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 Dr. Adler will review his contract renewal with the Board. 
 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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Dr. Adler reviewed his contract renewal with the Board.      
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                                        3.2. Ralston Education Association Negotiated Agreement (Action)                 
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Dr. Rupprecht     
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 Dr. Rupprecht is recommending approval of the 2016-2017 Ralston Education Association (REA) negotiated agreement. The 2016-2017 REA agreement represents a 4.2% total package increase. The recommended agreement includes a base salary of $34,000.00 which represents a $550.00 increase to the base salary. Multiple adjustments were made to the contract all of which were outlined in detail in the red-line copy of the recommended contract. 
 AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy HL, Preliminary Negotiated Agreement 
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                                        4. Policy Review                 
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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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 Meeting Content 
 Meeting Process 
 
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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: January Food Service Report 
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                                        6.4. Future Board Calendar                 
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 Board of Education Meeting – Mon., March 14, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., March 28, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center National School Board Conference – April 9-11, 2016 - Boston 
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                                        6.5. Adjourn                 
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