November 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action 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. Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
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1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include approval of minutes of the meeting held November 14, 2016 and local substitute teaching certificate for Mary Gallo.
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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2. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler and Jesse Trvdry organized several site visits to the H.S. for the Board on December 14th and January 16th.
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2.2.1. District Audit Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Mr. Buckingham and Auditor Angela Murry, Dana Cole and Co., will review the District Audit Report with the Board. AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public and 3009 Audit
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham and Auditor Angela Murry, Dana Cole and Co., reviewed the District Audit Report with the Board
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2.2.2. Blumfield Elementary Report--Mr. Peyton Lewis
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Mr. Lewis will provide an update on Blumfield Elementary.
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.
Discussion:
Mr. Lewis provided an update on Blumfield Elementary.
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2.2.3. Mockingbird Elementary Report--Mr. Brian Ferguson
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Mr. Ferguson will provide an update to the Board on Mockingbird Elementary.
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.
Discussion:
Mr. Ferguson provided an update to the Board on Mockingbird Elementary.
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2.2.4. Fall Activity Report--Mr. Mike Smith
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
High School Athletic Director Mike Smith will update the board regarding fall 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 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
High School Athletic Director Mike Smith updated the board regarding fall activities. Special guest student, Michael Madej, represented RHS Unified Bowling.
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2.2.5. Legislative Relations Update/Legislative Goals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding Legislative issues/Legislative goals. A separate Board meeting has been set for December 10, 2016 from 7 - 9 a.m. to discuss legislative issues, and is open to the public.
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.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards updated the Board regarding the upcoming Special Legislative Work Session set for December 10, 2016 from 7 - 9 a.m., and is open to the public. Our legislative liaison, Mr. Joseph Kohout, will be in attendance at this meeting as well as at the December 12, 2016 regularly scheduled Board Meeting.
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2.2.6. Superintendent's Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will update the Board on the Superintendent's Evaluation process.
AdvancED Standard 2.6 - Leadership and staff supervision and evaluation processes result in improved professional practice in all areas of the system and improved student success. Board Policy 4057 Superintendent Evaluation.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler updated the Board on the Superintendent's Evaluation Results.
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2.2.7. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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.
Discussion:
The current enrollment update was reviewed by the Board.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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3.1. District Transportation Plan (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler & Mr. Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham will present the District Transportation Plan to the Board for approval.
AdvancED Standard 4.1 - The system maintains facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all students and staff. Board Policy 3011, Transportation, and Policy 5005 Transportation of Option Students.
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham presented the District Transportation Plan to the Board for approval.
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3.2. Copy machine ITB results (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham will present the District Copy Machine Lease and Service Agreement to the Board for approval.
AdvancED Standard 4.3 - The system maintains facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all students and staff. Policy 3003, Bid Letting and Contracts.
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3.3. Orval Smith Baseball Field Interlocal Agreement (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler & Mr. Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will present the Orval Smith Baseball Field Interlocal Agreement to the Board for approval.
AdvancED Standard 4.3 - The system maintains facilities, services, and equipment to provide a safe, clean, and healthy environment for all students and staff. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
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4. Policy Review
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Procedural Item
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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.
Discussion:
The Board and Administration reviewed proposed policies.
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4.1. Policy 2010 Preparation for Board Meetings
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will discuss Policy 2010 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 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler discussed Policy 2010, Preparation for Board Meetings, and the process by which items are brought in front of the Board for discussion. He would like to present this to the Board at the December 12th meeting for approval.
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5. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities
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5.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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5.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following: SODEXO October Report
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5.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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Board Dinner – Monday, December 5, 2016 – 6 p.m. Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, 305 N. 170th Street, Village Pointe Legislative Work Session - Saturday, December 10, 2016 - 7-9 a.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Monday, December 12, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center RHS Board Site Visit #1 - Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 7:35 a.m. 8969 Park Drive, Ralston Blumfield Visit - Thursday, December 15, 2016 - 1:00 p.m. 10310 Mockingbird Drive, Ralston Mockingbird Visit - Friday, December 16, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. 5100 S. 93rd Street, Ralston Board of Education Meeting – Monday, January 9, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center RHS Board Site Visit #2 - Monday, January 16, 2017 - 1:00 p.m. UNO Phi Delta Kappa Chap. Mtg. Invitation - Wed., Jan. 25, 2017 at 5:30 pm UNO, Milo Student Center, Omaha |
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5.4. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board will adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
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 |
