December 11, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business
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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
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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 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensure adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
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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.
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1.2.1. Public Comment
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Procedural Item
Rationale:
The Ralston Board of Education appreciates the public's right to provide public comment. It is the practice of the Ralston Board to listen to the public comment, without discussion between the public and the Board. Should you have a question or ask for follow-up from the Board, the Board President will direct the Superintendent to address the requests and provide additional information to you as appropriate. We ask that you refrain from personal comments about individuals and the use of vulgar or inappropriate language in addressing the Board. At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.
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1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the November 27, 2017 meeting; November Financial Reports, November bills in the amount of $606,202.55 for the General Fund, $269,530.45 for the Qualified Capital Purpose Fund, approval of Probationary Teaching Contract for 2017-18 for Amanda Henry, French, RHS, resignation Letters for Marc Fugleberg, RMS, Industrial Technology, and David Contreras, RHS, Science. Prior to the meeting Linda Richards and Tresha Rodgers reviewed the bills.
AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2008. AdvancED Standard 1.7 - Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organization effectiveness in support of teaching and learning. Board of Education Meetings and 3007, Review of Bills.
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham noted that we have two resignations on the agenda that come from very good employees of the District that will be greatly missed. They will both be retiring this year and have served Ralston well! Mrs. Richards echoed those comments and said it will be a loss for our Ralston community.
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2. Board Development and Communication
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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 |
2.1. Board Members’ Update
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Information Item
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Board of Education members will discuss items they have recently observed or attended or items they wish to share with the other members of the Board of Education and the public.
Discussion:
Mrs. Johnson thanked Sodexo for a nice dinner last week. She is looking forward to band and choir concerts. Mr. Overkamp attended both Girls and Boys Basketball. He is very happy with our new basketball coach! Wrestling is off to a good start. The debate team also did well. He also attended a Helping Hands/Jazz Hands event! Thank you to Sodexo for a great evening out. He especially wanted to thank all the schools for the holiday invitations. Do to his work schedule, he isn't always able to attend, but he wants them to continue to extend the invitations! Dr. Irwin echoed the comments about the Sodexo Dinner. I would like to recognize Kyra Costanzo for receiving a platinum seal on her National Career Readiness Certificate by ACT! He attended the Omaha Policy _____ and discussed what we are doing on nondiscrimination. Mrs. Richards said we offer our condolences to the Gerch family on the passing of Deb's mother-in-law. Our thoughts are also with Tresha as she is under the weather. |
2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public. |
2.2.1. Legislative Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Joe Kohout, Dr. Adler, and Mrs. Richards will update the Board and discuss details regarding Legislative goals for the upcoming 2018 Legislative Session.
AdvancED Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler introduced Mr. Kohout and Brennan Miller (a new associate at Kissel & Associates. Mr. Kohout provided an update on what we can expect this session.
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2.2.1.1. Public Schools That Work District Resolution
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler/Mrs. Linda Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards will present the Public Schools that Work District Resolution for the Board's review.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler and Mrs. Richards wanted to have the Board look this over and then bring it forward for a vote at the January 8th meeting. Hearing Mr. Kohout discuss legislation matters, make me think it is important to speak on public education every time we can. This resolution fits with our legislative goals, and we need to be a voice in the Metro area. Joining the organization has no cost and it will provide Mr. Maskel with resources in the communications area. Dr. Irwin asked if there is a downside. Our partners in perocial schools and home school families might feel excluded. Mrs. Richards suggested going on the organization website and looking it over prior to our January meeting.
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2.2.2. Multicultural Education Program Review
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Cecilia Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mrs. Wilken will review the Multicultural Education Program with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 2.5 - Educators implement a curriculum that is based on high expectations and prepares learners for their next levels. Board Policy 6004, Curriculum Development and Assessment.
Discussion:
Mrs. Wilken discussed how Rule 10 requires an annual report on our Multicultural Education Program. She asked for reflection across the District, and this is the cumulative data of all the buildings combined. We did see several areas (Curriculum and Race Relations) that have high variance. What can we do to connect across the buildings? We also have a strong emphasis on recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees that fit these needs. Dr. Irwin asked what we mean when we say "culture"? How is that word defined? Mrs. Wilken said anyone coming from a different background. Dr. Irwin sees this in higher education. Diversity and inclusion are two very different things. Race is very important, but we also have people of different religions, the LGBT community, etc. that fit these requirements. Ethnicity vs. cross-cultural groups. Is our heading even named correctly? Mrs. Richards agreed and said the door is open for us to define the way we want this to be. Also, do the growth assessments correlate to Board policies? Do we have people held accountable for the areas of growth? Dr. Irwin would like to see these larger areas of growth, but even simple things like recognizing other religion's holidays on our calendars. Our students need to see what we care about these things for all our families.
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2.2.3. Superintendent Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will discuss the Superintendent Evaluation results with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 1.6 - Leaders implement staff supervision and evaluation processes to improve professional practice and organizational effectiveness. Board Policy 4057, Superintendent Evaluation.
Discussion:
Dr. Adler presented the Board Evaluation results, but Mrs. Richards mentioned that we will need to go over this again in January for the Board members not in attendance at this meeting. Dr. Adler is very thankful for the opportunity to serve the District, and he is truly appreciative of the chance to hear from the Board in this evaluation. Mr. Overkamp asked what feedback they gave was most valuable to Dr. Adler. He said it is how he operates this "ship" with a shared vision. How can we work on this together? Mrs. Richards said this is not just an evaluation of our Superintendent, this is an evaluation of our District and our Board. We cannot succeed without a familial structure, Mr. Overkamp said. Dr. Adler said what we have we must use appropriately, including our time.
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2.2.4. 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 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.
Discussion:
There are no significant changes in enrollment at this time. Mrs. Wilken said that beginning January 8th, our 2018-19 registration will begin for K-12 and Pre-K will begin February 5th. Mrs. Stolley mentioned a question from last meeting referencing 18 year old and older students that have 20 days or more absences. She has a report on this, and the Board would be interested in seeing that at a future meeting. Mrs. Richards also asked if there was any trend data as well to include with this.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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4. Policy Review
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4.1. Policy 5011 - Physical Exams
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler/Dr. Mike Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Continuing discussion of Policy 5011 - Physical Exams with the Board.
Discussion:
Dr. Rupprecht discussed the comments by our attorney - that we need to amend it to be in compliance with Nebraska law. Mrs. Richards is concerned about the families that have these strict requirements at registration. Do we let families know about all the resources available to them to assist financially with medical exams? Mrs. Stolley said she works with Cindy Kirkpatrick and the medical team to brainstorm ideas for inexpensive medical options to share with our families.
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5. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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. |
5.1. Executive Session (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board of Education will go into closed session to engage in a strategy session with respect to the Park Drive real estate matter.
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6. Real estate purchase due diligence update and decision regarding next steps (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler, Jason Buckingham, and the Board of Education will review information and research that has been conducted during the due diligence period of the real easte purchause agreement that was executed in November. After all of the information is reviewed the Board of Education will discuss and take action on moving forward or not with this property. |
7. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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7.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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7.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following: NSAA Football Classification 2018-2019
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7.3. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., January 8, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting - Mon., January 22, 2017 - 6:00 pm Virginia Moon Administrative Center UNO - PDK Chapter Dinner with Boards of Education - Wed., January 24, 2017 Milo Bail Student Center, UNO, Omaha NSBA National Conference - April 7-9, 2018 - San Antonio, TX
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7.4. Adjourn
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Action Item
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