May 9, 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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 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 25, 2016 meeting; May financial reports; May bills in the amount of $502,466.20 for the General Fund and $82,972.50 for the Qualified Purpose Undertaking Fund; and probationary contracts for Zachary Wimmer, High School Social Science, Ashley McConnell, Wildewood Preschool, and Elizabeth Prokupek, High School Health, effective with the 2016-17 contract year. Prior to the meeting Scott Self and Deb Gerch review 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 
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Motion to approve Consent Agenda items as presented passed with a motion by Deb Gerch and a second by Jeff Zdan. Consent agenda items include minutes of the Board of Education meeting held April 25, 2016; May bills in the amount of $502,466.30 for the General Fund and $82,972.50 for the Qualified Purpose Undertaking Fund;and probationary contracts for Zachary Wimmer, Ashley MccConnell, and Elizabeth Prokupek, effective with the 2016-17 contract.       
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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. Blumfield School Visit                 
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Dr. Adler     
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                                        2.2.2. School Visitation Process Discussion                 
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Dr. Adler     
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 Mr. Lewis will review the Board visit to Blumfield Elementary on May 9, 2016. 
 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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Mr. Lewis reviewed the Board visit to Blumfield Elementary on May 9, 2016.     | 
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                                        2.2.3. Superintendent Evaluation Discussion                 
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Dr. Adler     
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 Dr. Adler will discuss the Superintendent's Evaluation process 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 discussed the Superintendent's Evaluation process with the Board.
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. Communication Audit Results                 
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Dr. Adler     
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 Dr. Adler and Mrs. Core will review the communication audit. 
 AdvancED Standard 1.2 – The system ensures that each school engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a school purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public 
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Dr. Adler and Mrs. Core reviewed the communication audit.     
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                                        3.2. Teacher Evaluation Plan                 
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Dr. Adler     
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 Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will review the teacher evaluation plan. 
 
 AdvancED Standard 1.2 – The system ensures that each school engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a school purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public 
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Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken reviewed the teacher evaluation plan.     
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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 
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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: 
 
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                                        6.4. Future Board Calendar                 
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 Senior Honors Convocation – Wed., May 11, 2016 – 6:30 p.m. RHS Performing Arts Center Ralston High School Graduation – Sun., May 15, 2016 – 2:00 p.m., Ralston Arena Undergraduate Honors Assembly – Wed., May 18, 2016 – 2:00 p.m. RHS Gym Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 13, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center | 
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                                        6.5. Adjourn                 
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