November 24, 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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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 Public's table. 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. 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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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 (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the November 10, 2014 meeting.
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
Discussion:
The consent agenda item included approval of minutes from the November 10, 2014 meeting.
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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
Agenda Item Type:
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. Blumfield Elementary Presentation
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Information Item
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Blumfield Principal Betsy Gomez will update the Board on the Building school improvement plan.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Blumfield principal Betsy Gomez spoke about the Blumfield school improvement plan.Lindsay Kelly, Kate Erickson, and Britany Morgan discussed the importance of consistency in teaching and behavior classroom management.
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2.2.2. Achievement Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gibbs
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr.Gibbs will update the Board on the Achievement Strategic plan.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
The AdvancED Achievement Strategic Plan Goal #1 Update
Updates in Domain areas over the next 4 meetings.
Domain #2 The Classroom Environment
Domain #3 Instruction
Domain #4 Professional Responsibilities
Domain #1 Planning and Preparation
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2.2.3. Character Development Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
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Dr. Adler will update the Board on the Character Development Strategic plan.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Dr. Adler discussed the District Character Development process. Melissa Yost, Jill Klich, Lisa Schroeder, and Jody Blessen talked about ideas they brought back from the Character Development Conference they attended in October.
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2.2.4. Technology Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rupprecht & Mr. Buckingham
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Information Item
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Dr. Rupprecht and Mr. Buckingham will update the Board on the Technology Strategic plan.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham and Mr. Richards discussed technology projects that have been competed in the past 2 years. Mr. Buckingham and Mr. Richards also talked about items that are still in the implementation process.
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2.2.5. Superintendent's Early Childhood Plan Grant Process
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gibbs
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Gibbs will update the Board on the Superintendent's Early Childhood Plan grant process.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Buffet Early Childhood Institute is facilitating the Superintendent's Plan. Documents included for review:
1. Letter to member districts regarding informational sessions.
2. BECI Plan at a Glance - summary of the plan.
3. BECI Plan - detailed Early Childhood Plan
4. Option #1 - Full Implementation Site description (Birth to Grade 3)
5. Option #2 - Professional Development
6. Option #3 - Technical Assistance
7. Talking Points - deeper description of the options
BECI hosted informational meetings - Nov. 11th & Nov. 17th - all elementary principals attended to gain a deeper understanding of the options.
Dec. 8th Board Meeting will include information regarding the submission Ralston plans to make.
Districts must submit proposals to BECI by Dec. 15th with notification of approval by Jan. 15th.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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3.1. 2015-2018 Superintendent's Contract (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler & Mrs. Richards
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Action 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
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3.2. Learning Community Superintendent's Report (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler & Mrs. Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Dr. Adler will present the final draft of the Learning Community Superintendent's Report and answer any questions that the Board may have. The Board of Education will discuss and consider action related to the report. 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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3.3. 2014-2015 Voluntary Separation Resolution (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
I move we approve the Voluntary Separation Resolution as presented.
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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3.4. Board Member Resignation (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler & Mrs. Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Board Member Deanna Huff has submitted her resignation for the Board of Education immediately. Mrs. Huff is also resigning her position on the Board of Education for the term that will become effective on January 1, 2015.
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3.5. Approval of design and consulting contract for Trane (Action)
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Action Item
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Mr. Buckingham will discuss the bid proposal regarding design and specifications for the Virginia Moon Administrative Center HVAC system.
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 FDA, Bond Campaigns
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4. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.
Policies to be Reviewed: 5006 Foreign Exchange Students 5021 Student Picture and Video Policy 5025 Insurance Program 5027 Student Sexual Harassment 5028 Initiations 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
Discussion:
Policy 5006: Foreign Exchange Students
Policy 5021: Student Picture and Video Policy
Policy 5025: Insurance Program
Policy 5027: Student Sexual Harassment
Policy 5028: Initiations
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5. Executive Session Disclosure
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Procedural Item
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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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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
2014-15 Student/Staff Count - November 2014 Sodexo November Report
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6.4. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Dec. 8, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., Jan. 12, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center PDK Boards of Education Meeting – Wed., Jan. 14, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. Weitz Community Engagement Center on UNO Campus |
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6.5. Adjourn
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