August 8, 2016 at 7:15 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 2008, Board of Education Meetings | 
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                                        1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance                 
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Board President     
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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. Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings     | 
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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 2009, 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 2009, 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 July 25, 2016 meeting; August Financial Reports, August bills in the amount of $1,062,807.98 for the General Fund, and $35,638.50 for the Building Fund; and a probationary contract for .40 FTE for Sophie DeMarkey, High School French, effective with the 2016-17 contract. Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Tresha Rodgers reviewed the 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 2008, Board of Education Meetings and 3007, Review of Bills           
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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 2008, Board of Education Meetings | 
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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 2002, Reporting to the Public and 2008, Board of Education Meetings | 
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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. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public | 
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                                        2.2.1. Legislative Relations Update                 
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Dr. Mark Adler     
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 Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 
 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 2022, Reporting to the Public 
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Mrs. Richards updated the Board regarding Legislative issues. She spoke about LR 439, Examining the use of tax increment financing (TIF) by municipalities for residential development.     
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                                        2.2.2. Enrollment Update                 
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Dr. Mark Adler     
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 Dr. Adler will review the 2016-17 enrollment information 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. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public 
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Dr. Adler reviewed the 2016-17 enrollment information with the Board.      
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                                        2.2.3. Depreciation Fund Transfer Discussion                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will discuss a Depreciation Fund Transfer. 
 AdvancED Standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system. Board Policy 3001, Budget 
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Mr. Buckingham will discuss a Depreciation Fund Transfer.     | 
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund Project List Discussion                 
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Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will review the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund project list. 
 AdvancED Standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system.  Board Policy 3001, Budget and 3006, Bond Campaigns 
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Mr. Buckingham reviewed the Qualified Capitol Purpose Undertaking Fund project list.     
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                                        3.2. Legislative Services Contract Discussion                 
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Dr. Mark Adler     
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 Dr. Adler will discuss with the Board our 2016-17 Legislative Services 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 2008 Board of Education Meetings  
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Dr. Adler discussed with the Board a 2016-19 Legislative Services Contract with Kissel/ES Associates.     
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                                        3.3. 2016/2017 Budget Overview                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Jason Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will review the 2016-17 Preliminary budget. 
 AdvancED standard 4.4 - The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system.  Board Policy 3001, Budget 
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Mr. Buckingham reviewed the 2016-17 Preliminary budget.     
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                                        3.4. Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands RFI  (Action)                 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Mark Adler     
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AdvancED Standard 2.4 - Leadership engages stakeholders effectively in support of the system's purpose and direction.  Board Policy 3042, Cooperative Programs and Services      
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                                        4. Policy Review                 
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 The Board and Administration will review proposed policies. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status | 
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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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                                        6. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities                 
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                                        6.1. Announcements                 
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                                        6.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information                 
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 Supplemental Documents include the following: MOEC End of Year Report 2015-16 
 
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                                        6.3. Future Board Calendar                 
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 First Day PreK-Kdg., 7th Grade and 9th Grade – Wed., August 10, 2016 First Day All Students - Thur., August 11, 2016 Board of Education Meeting – Mon., August 22, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., September 12, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center NASB 2016 Area Membership Meeting - Wed., October 12, 2106 - 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Embassy Suites, downtown Omaha | 
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                                        6.4. Adjourn                 
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