December 12, 2016 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 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

Rationale:  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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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.

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 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the November 28, 2016 meeting; November Financial Reports, November bills in the amount of $536,283.78 for the General Fund, $1,734.60 for the Building Fund, and $350.00 for the Qualified Capital Purpose Fund.  Prior to the meeting Tresha Rodgers and Mike Overkamp 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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 AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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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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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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Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding Legislative issues and the Legislative Work Session held Saturday, December 10, 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 2022, Reporting to the Public.

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Dr. Adler & Ms. Tvrdy will discuss the Bi-Literacy Seal with the Board.

 

AdvancED Standard 1.3 - The school leadership and staff at all levels of the system commit to a culture that is based on shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning and supports challenging, equitable, educational programs and learning experiences for all students that include achievement of learning, thinking, and life skills. Board Policy 6051, High Ability Learners.

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Adler will discuss the MOEC Collective Impact Plan 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 6004, Curriculum Development and Assessment.

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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. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will present the 2017-18 District Calendar to  the Board for approval.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy 6050, School Year.

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Dr. Adler will present the Superintendent Contract for the Board's approval.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy 4025, Superintendent.

 

 

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Mr. Buckingham will present the Management Services Contract for Board approval.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy3004, Purchasing.

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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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Dr. Adler will present Board Policy 2010 to the Board for Approval.

 

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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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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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Student/Staff Count

MAPA Annual Report 2016

Learning Communities End of Year Report 2015-2016

MOEC End of Year Report 2015-16

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                                    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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Dr. Adler will present Special Board Recognition to the Board for approval.

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy 2023, Naming of Facilities and Plaques.