July 13, 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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Board President     
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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 22, 2015 meeting; July Financial Reports; July bills in the amount of $625,351.86 for the General Fund, $350.00 for the QSAB Fund; and $152,828.76 for the Depreciation Fund; and probationary contracts for Matthew Bay, Jesse Kuhnle, and Abby Schukei, effective with the 2015-16 contract.  Prior to the meeting Deb Gerch and Bob Brown 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 BDDG, Minutes 
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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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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. Sign Language Interpreters 2015-2016 Contract (Action)                 
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Dr. Rupprecht     
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 Dr. Rupprecht will discuss the proposed 2015-2016 SLI contract. The overall package increase is approximately 3.2%, with a flat 2% salary increase for all members of the bargaining unit. 
 AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy HL, Preliminary Negotiated Agreement 
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                                        3.2. Elementary, Middle School, and High School Student Handbook Review                 
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Dr. Adler     
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 Dr. Adler will review the proposed Elementary, Middle School, and High School Student Handbooks 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 BBA, School Board Powers and Duties 
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Dr. Adler reviewed the Elementary, Middle School and High School student handbook revisions for 2015-16.     
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                                        3.3. 2015-2016 Student Fees Discussion                 
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Mr. Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will review the proposed Student Fees for 2015-16. 
 AdvancED Standard 2.- AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy, JN, Student Fees, Fines and Charges 
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Mr. Buckingham reviewed proposed changes to the student fees lists for 2015-16.     
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                                        3.4. Annual Policy Review:  Policy KBA Parental/Guardian Involvement in Educational Practices                 
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Dr. Adler     
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 The Board will complete the annual review for Policy KBA, Parental/Guardian Involvement in Educational Practices. 
 AdvancED Standard 2.- AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy KBA 
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Dr. Adler and the Board reviewed policy KBA, Parental/Guardian Involvement in Educational Practices.     
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                                        3.5. Annual Policy Review:  Policy KBB Parent Involvement in Title I Program                 
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Ms. Wilken     
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 The Board will complete the annual review for Policy KBB, Parent Involvement in Title I Program. 
 
 AdvancED Standard 2.- AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy KBB, Parent Involvement in Title I Program 
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Dr. Adler and the Board reviewed policy KBB, Parent Involvement in Title I Program.     
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                                        3.6. Annual Policy Review:  Policy IGAB Multi-Cultural Education                 
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 The Board will complete the annual review for Policy IGAB, Multi-Cultural Education. 
 
 AdvancED Standard 2.- 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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Dr.  Adler and the Board reviewed policy IGAB,Multi-Cultural Education.     
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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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                                        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 
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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: Student/Staff Count 
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                                        6.4. Future Board Calendar                 
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 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 Middle 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 - 9:00 a.m. Ralston High School Board of Education Meeting – Mon., August 10, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center First Day PreK-Kdg, 7th Grade and 9th Grade – Tue., August 11, 2015 | 
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                                        6.5. Adjourn                 
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