March 13, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
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1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
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1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings. |
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1.2.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings. |
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1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include: 1. Minutes from the February 27, 2017 meeting; 2. February Financial Reports, February bills in the amount of $468,478.66 for the General Fund, and $152,250.00 for the Qualified Capital Purpose Fund. Prior to the meeting Mike Overkamp and Heather Johnson reviewed the bills. 3. Approval of probationary contract for Jeremy Mathis, ELL at Blumfield Elementary. 4. Resignation of teacher Amy Rector, RHS. AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings and 3007, Review of Bills. 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 2001, Role of the Board, and 4056, Resignation or Dismissal of Certificated Staff.
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2. 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 2008, Board of Education Meetings |
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2.1. 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 2002, Reporting to the Public and 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
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2.2. 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. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public. |
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2.2.1. Wildewood Elementary Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Heather Nebesniak
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Dr. Nebesniak will provide the Board with an update on Wildewood Elementary. AdvancED Standard 3.2 - Curriculum, instruction, and assessment throughout the system are monitored and adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student learning and an examination of professional practice. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Dr. Nebesniak provided the Board with an update on Wildewood Elementary.
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2.2.2. Legislative Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will update the Board regarding Legislative issues.
AdvancED Standard 2.5 - Leadership engages stakeholders effectively in support of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham and Mrs. Richards updated the Board regarding Legislative issues and current bills impacting Ralston schools.
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2.2.3. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will review the enrollment information 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 2022, Reporting to the Public.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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Information Item
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3.1. Technology - RPS Firewall Upgrade Proposal (Action)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham will present the RPS Firewall Upgrade Proposal to the Board for approval.
AdvancED Standard 4.6 - The system provides a technology infrastructure and equipment to support the system's teaching, learning, and operational needs. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
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4. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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 2001, Role of the Board of Education and Legal Status. |
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4.1. Policy 2020 - News Media Services at Meetings (1st Reading)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler/Mr. Jeremy Maskel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler and Mr. Maskel with review the 1st reading of revised Policy 2020 (News Media Services at Meetings) 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 1002, Creation and Amendment of Board of Education Policies.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler and Mr. Maskel reviewed the 1st reading of revised Policy 2020 (News Media Services at Meetings) with the Board.
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5. Executive Session Disclosure
Speaker(s):
Board President
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. |
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5.1. Executive Session (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board will move into Executive Session to discuss negotiations.
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6. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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6.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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6.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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6.3. Future Board Calendar
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Information Item
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NSBA National Conference, March 23-27, 2017, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO SODEXO Hosted Dinner at National Conference, Friday March 24 at 5:30 pm Panzano at Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Denver, 909 17th St, Denver, CO Nebraska Reception at National Conference, Saturday, March 25 from 4-7 pm Henry’s 16th Street Tavern, Denver, CO Board of Education Meeting – Tues., March 28, 2017 – 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center Positive Parenting – Tuesday, March 28, 2017 (Eating Disorders) by Jenee Haines of Omni Health RMS, 8202 Lakeview St. 5:30 Free Dinner, 6:00 Program Board of Education Meeting – Monday, April 10, 2017 at 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center RPS Spring Break – April 13-17, 2017
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6.4. Adjourn
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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