November 9, 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 October 26, 2015 meeting; November financial reports; and November bills in the amount of $490,105.60. Prior to the meeting Deb Gerch and Jeff Zdan 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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     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

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Dr. Keith Rohwer with the Learning Community will meet with the Board.

 

AdvancED Standard - 2.2 The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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Dr. Adler will review the process with the Board regarding the Superintendent’s contract and evaluation.

 

 

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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Mrs. Linda Richards will update the Board regarding the Department of Education.

 

 

AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively.  Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public

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Dr. Adler will review the communication audit with the Board.

 

           

 

AdvancED Standard 2.2 – The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties

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Due to the resignation of Bob Brown, the vice president position has been vacated.

 

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

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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.

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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

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                        Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon – Tue., Nov. 10, 2015 – 11:30 a.m.

                                    Ralston High School

                        Karen Western Thanksgiving Luncheon – Wed. Nov. 11, 2015 – 11:30 a.m.

                                    Karen Western Elementary

                        State Education Conference – November 18-20, 2015

                                    LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., November 23, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                        Board of Education Meeting – Mon., December 14, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center