November 23, 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. New Board Member Appointment  (Action)                 
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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 BCA (2002, Organization Of The Board     | 
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                                        1.4. New Board Member Oath of Office                 
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 President Susan Haas Tiehen will issue the Oath Of Office to the Board Appointee. 
 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 (2002, Organization Of The Board 
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President Susan Haas Tiehen issued the Oath Of Office to the newly appointed Board member Scott Self.     
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                                        1.5. Consent Agenda (Action)                 
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Consent Agenda     
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the November 9, 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. 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. District Audit Report                 
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Mr. Buckingham     
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 Our auditor Angela Murry, Dana Cole and Co., will review the District audit report with the Board. 
 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 and DIE, Audits 
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Our auditor Angela Murray, Dana Cole and Co.,reviewed the District audit report with the Board.      | 
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                                        2.2.2. Fall Activity Report                 
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Dr. Adler     
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 High School Athletic Director Mike Smith will update the board regarding fall activities. 
 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 
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High School Athletic Director Mike Smith updated the board regarding fall activities.     
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                                        2.2.3. Superintendent Evaluation Process                 
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Dr. Adler     
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 Dr. Adler will review the Superintendent’s evaluation 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 
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Dr. Adler reviewed the Superintendent’s evaluation process.     | 
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                                        3. Standards Based School Improvement                 
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                                        3.1. Technology Plan Update                 
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Mr. Buckingham     
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 Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding the technology plan for the District. 
 
 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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Mr. Buckingham updated the Board regarding the technology plan for the District.     
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                                        4. Policy Review                 
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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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 Supplemental Documents include the following: Food Service Update NEED A DATE FOR BOB's retirement dinner. 
 
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                                        6.4. Future Board Calendar                 
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 Board of Education Meeting – Mon., December 14, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., January 11, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center | 
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                                        6.5. Adjourn                 
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