September 28, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
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Procedural Item
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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 |
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
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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. |
1.2.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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. |
1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the September 14, 2015 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
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2. Matty Morris, Early Graduation Request (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Matty has requested to graduate one year early. She is planning on attending UNO and has access to a scholarship through the Veterans Administration. She has taken the ACT test and is on track to complete her academic credits.
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 IKFA, Early Graduation
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3. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural 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 |
3.1. 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 |
3.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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 |
3.2.1. Ralston Middle School Site Visit
Speaker(s):
Mr. Parizek
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Board visited the Middle School on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. Principal Andy Parizek will address any questions the Board may have.
AdvancED Standard 1.2 - The system ensures that each school engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a school purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Middle School Principal Andy Parizek and Assistant Principal Ryan Pivonka reviewed the Board visit to the Middle School.
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3.2.2. Professional Development Plan Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welte & Mrs. Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will review the District professional development plan.
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
Discussion:
Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken reviewed the District professional development plan.
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3.2.3. Board of Education Goals Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will review the Board of Education Goals process.
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:
Dr. Adler reviewed the Board of Education Goals process.
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3.2.4. Board of Education Annual Calendar
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will review the Board of Education annual calendar.
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:
Dr. Adler reviewed the Board of Education annual calendar.
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4. Standards Based School Improvement
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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4.1. School Vehicle Purchases (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
We are attempting to restart our vehicle replacement plan that has been on hold for the last several years. Purchase of two maintenance trucks and one van would place us back on a replacement schedule.
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 DJF, Purchasing
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4.2. Recognition of Bargaining Agent (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
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 HAA, Negotiations Goals and Objectives
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4.3. School Improvement Plan Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Rupprecht will review the building's school improvement plans / SIP process.
AdvancED Standard 1.1 - The system engages ina systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy, AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Dr. Rupprecht reviewed the Building's school improvement plans/School Improvement Plan process.
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5. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural 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 BBA, School Board Powers and Duties |
6. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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. |
7. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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7.1. Board Assessment of Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Meeting Content
Meeting Process
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7.2. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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7.3. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
Student/Staff Count Sodexo Food Service Report
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7.3.1. Americanism Committee Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.4. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., October 12, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., October 26, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center State Education Conference – November 18-20, 2015 LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites |
7.5. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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