September 8, 2014 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
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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 BDA, Board of Education Meetings |
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1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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. Board Policy BDDD, Quorum
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1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
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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 representation 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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1.2.1. Public Comment
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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 BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings. |
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1.3. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the August 25, 2014 meeting, September Financial Reports, September bills, and a probationary contract for Robin Yzaguirre, Karen Western Kindergarten.
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 AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy DIC, Financial Reports and Statements AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supportspractices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy DIC, Financial Reports and Statements
AdvancEd Standard 4.1 – The system engages in a systematic process to recruit, employ, and retain a sufficient number of qualified professional and support staff to fulfill their roles and responsibilities and support the purpose and direction of the system, individual schools, and educational programs. Board Policy GCI, Professional Staff Assignments and Transfers
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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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Information Item
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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
Speaker(s):
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. District Achievement Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Kristi Gibbs
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Discussion:
First Meeting took place after school on Aug. 26th.
Focus will be on Danielson Framework for Teaching 2013
There is a great mix of teachers / administrators from all levels and departments represented. 22 teachers, 12 building administrators, 6 Central Office Admin, 2 BOE members, 2 Cadre Associates. (44 Total Staff)
Next Dates:
Sept. 15th, 4-5pm
Oct. 17th, 8:30 -2:30pm
Nov. 13th, 4-5pm
Jan. 2nd, 8:30 - 2:30pm
Feb. 24th, 4-5 pm
March 16th, 8:30-2:30-m
April 16th, 4-5 pm
May 11th, 4-5 pm
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2.2.2. MAP Testing Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Kristi Gibbs
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Discussion:
MAP testing is 95% complete at elementary level. Finishing up the last tests this week.
Middle School began MAP testing this week and will continue until Friday with make-ups to occur next week.
Training will be conducted tomorrow for data analysis with principals. Standardized review of data and sharing.
Elementary teachers will have opportunity to share data with parents at Fall Parent / Teacher Conferences.
Middle School teachers will have opportunity to share data with parents at Spring Parent / Teacher Conferences.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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3.1. Board of Education Annual Goals Adoption
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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 BBA, School Board Powers and Duties |
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3.2. 2014-2015 District Budget Approval
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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. Board Policy DBE,Budget Planning and Adoption, and DBG, Budget Hearings and Reviews
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3.3. Ralston Education Association Recognized Bargaining Agent
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The Ralston Education Association is preparing to begin negotiations for the 2015-16 contract year. They would like to schedule the initial meeting prior to November 1, 2014 at an agreed upon time.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes Policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy HAA, Negotiations Goals and Objectives, and HB, Negotiations Legal Status
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3.4. Resolution in Support of Attendance Awareness Month
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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 BBA, School Board Powers and Duties
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4. Policy Review 4047-4053
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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 BBA, School Board Powers and Duties
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4047: Implementation of Student Assistance Team Process
4048: Assessment Administration and Security (newly presented)
4049: Professional Ethics
4050: Overtime and Compensatory Time
4051: Use of Social Media by School District Employees
4052: Job Reference to Prospective Employers For Current and Former Employees
4053: Employment and Political Conflict of Interest
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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 representation 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. 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:
2014-15 Student/Staff Count - September 3, 2014 Teachers Make A Difference Research Draft Poverty Plan Draft Limited English Proficiency Plan (LEP)
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6.3.1. Poverty Plan
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6.3.2. Limited English Proficiency Plan (LEP)
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6.4. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Sept. 22, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. – High School NASB 2014 Area Membership Meeting – Wed., Oct. 1, 2014 – 5:00 p.m. |
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6.5. Adjourn
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