April 27, 2015 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 BDA, 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 BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, 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 BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

Rationale:  Consent agenda items include minutes from the April 13, 2015 meeting;resignation requests from Kris Milliken, Middle School Art, Jessica Thies, High School Family Life, Patrick Brommer, Middle School Science, Jeff Gaston, High School Science, and Haley McWilliams, Mockingbird kindergarten, effective at the conclusion of their 2014-15 contract, contingent upon hiring a suitable replacement; and contracts for Ryan Renz, High School Math, Cynthia Raders, High School Wave, Jessica Cole, School psychologist, Jeffrey Garst, High School English, Mallory Hoyt, High School English, and Holly Thibault, Middle School Resource. 


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 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 GCPB, Resignation of Certified Staff Members

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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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    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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     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

Rationale:  Mrs. Tami Brookhouser, High Ability Learner teacher, will present information regarding National History Day.

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

Rationale:  Karen Western Principal Dr. Wilken will present information regarding Karen Western. 


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

Rationale:  High School Assistant Principal Mike Smith will update the Board regarding winter 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 - AG, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will discuss the engagement letter regarding the Koley-Jessen law firm.

 

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 & Duties

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Superintendent Dr. Adler will update the board regarding the Elementary Learning Center Programming agreement.

 

 

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 & Duties

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Superintendent Dr. Adler will update the board regarding the Superintendent/District goals for 2015-16.

 

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 & Duties

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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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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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     AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools.  Board Policy BDC, Executive Meetings

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Meeting Content

1. Did we achieve the goal we set for the meeting?
2. Did we solve problems, make decisions or develop ideas that we can deliver?

Meeting Process

1. How did we go about reaching our goals during the meeting?
2. Were the right people involved?
3. Did we have active/engaged participation from everyone?

 

Rationale:  Supplemental Documents include the following:

Student/Staff Count
Food Service Report for February
Food Service Report for March

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                        Heart of Learning Banquet – Wed., May 6, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. – Ralston Arena

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., May 11, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        Senior Honors Convocation – Wed., May 13, 2015 – 6:30 p.m.

                                    RHS Performing Arts Center

                        Ralston High School Graduation – Sun., May 17, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. – Ralston Arena

                        Undergraduate Honors Assembly – Wed., May 20, 2015 – 2:00 p.m.

                                    Ralston High School Gym

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., June 8, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center