June 22, 2015 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                 
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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                 
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                                        1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure                 
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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. | 
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                                        1.2.1. Public Comment                 
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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)                 
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the June 8, 2015 meeting and the June 15, 2015 Board planning session; probationary contracts for Ann Zahourek, Thomas Siske, Janice Riesberg, Colin Brittan, Logan Landwehr, Michael Schneider, and Lorrin LaFleur. 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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                                        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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 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                 
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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. Eagle Scout Project Presentation                 
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Nathan Richards     
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 Nathan Richards will present his Eagle Scout Project to the Board and Administrators. 
 AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public 
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Nathan Richards presented his Eagle Scout Service project to the Board.  His project is a Fallen Soldier Memorial that will be installed at Ralston High School.     
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                                        2.2.2. Legislative Committee Report                 
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Dr. Adler & Mrs. Richards     
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 Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding the 2015 Legislative session. 
 AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public 
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Our lobbyist Joe Kohout updated the Board regarding the 2015 Legislative session.     | 
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                                        2.2.3. Buildings & Grounds Update                 
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Mr. Buckingham     
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 Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs, Mr. Buckingham, will discuss summer maintenance projects. AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public 
 
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Executive Director for Fiscal Affairs, Mr. Buckingham updated the Board regarding Buildings and Grounds projects.     
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. School Bus Purchase (Action)                 
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Mr. Buckingham     
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The purchase of this bus keeps with our long range plan to upgrade our bus fleet using IDEA funds.  The recommendation to purchase the bus from Omaha Truck Center is cost effective and also has a history of high quality service work when repairs are needed.  In a detailed review of the bid specifications, it is believed all equipment suggested by each vendor is generally equal in quality and functionality.  This purchase will allow us to expend some of our IDEA funds while replacing a bus that is no longer in service.     
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                                        3.2. Superintendent's Evaluation                 
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Dr. Adler     
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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 AG, Reporting to the Public 
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Dr. Adler discussed components of his evaluation process.     
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                                        4. Policy Review                 
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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 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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                                        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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 Included in the supplemental documents are the following: 
 April Food Service Report May Food Service Report Student/Staff Count 
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                                        6.4. Future Board Calendar                 
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 Board of Education Meeting – Mon., July 13, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., July 27, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center New Teachers First Contract Day – Mon., August 3, 2015 – 8:00 a.m. Ralston High School New Teacher Chamber Luncheon – Tue., August 4, 2015 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ralston Arena All Staff Opening Day – Fri., August 7, 2015 Ralston High School First Day PreK-Kdg, 7th Grade and 9th Grade – Tue., August 11, 2015 | 
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                                        6.5. Adjourn                 
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