February 25, 2019 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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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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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. |
2.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
3. 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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3.1. Public Comment
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Procedural Item
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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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4. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the February 11, 2019 meeting; Resignations from Rebecca Ferris,WW 2nd; Kristine Lajoie, Resource, Meadows; Danielle Rue, English, RHS. Teaching contract for Suzanne Graves, SPED K-3, Meadows. AdvancED Standard 1.4 – The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. AdvancED Standard 1.7 - Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organization effectiveness in support of teaching and learning. Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.
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5. Board Development and Communication
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5.1. 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.
AdvancED Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are desinged to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
6. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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6.1. Margaret Hershiser--Legal Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Information Item
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Margaret Hershiser, District legal Counsel, will be on hand to introduce herself to the new members of the Board of Education and outline the legal services and support provided to the Ralston Public Schools.
AdvancEd Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Policy 2014 Relationship with School Attorney. |
6.2. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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District lobbyist Joe Kohout will update the Board regarding Legislative issues.
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.
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6.3. State of the Schools Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Wilken and Dr. Welte
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Information Item
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Dr. Cecilia Wilken and Dr. Tiffanie Welte will coordinate a discussion with the Board of Education about the recently released State of the Schools Report and how that information looks for Ralston Public Schools.
AdvancEd Standard 2.6 The system implements a process to ensure the curriculum is aligned to standards and best practices. Policy 6049 Use and Dissemination of Test Results.
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6.4. Children's Respite Care Center Memorandum of Understanding
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Information Item
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The Children's Respite Care Center and the Ralston Public Schools are considering a Memorandum of Understanding to provide student mental health service to at least two Ralston Schools starting later this Spring and into the 2019/2020 school year. Dr. Adler and the administrative team will outline the details of the MOU with the Board of Education and conduct a discussion about moving forward in the weeks to come.
AdvancEd Standard 3.2 The system's professional learning structure and expectations promote collaboration and collegiality to improve learner performance and organizational effectiveness. Policy 3054 Cooperative Programs and Services.
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6.5. Board of Education Training Plan
Speaker(s):
Ms. Linda Richards
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Ms. Linda Richards and Dr. Adler will talk with the Board of Education about the future plan on providing regular and deliberate training for the Board of Education.
AdvancEd Standard 1.9 The system provides experiences that cultivate and improve leadership effectiveness. Policy 2003 Development and Education of Board Members.
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6.6. Board of Education Committee Assignments
Speaker(s):
Ms. Linda Richards
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Procedural Item
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Ms. Linda Richards will coordinate a discussion with the Board of Education and then assign various committee responsibilities to the different members of the Board of Education.
AdvancEd Standard 1.5 The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities. Policy 2002 Organization of the Board.
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6.7. Superintendent Evaluation System 2019/2020
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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Information Item
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Over the last year, Dr. Adler and his team have been working on a new Superintendent Evaluation System that better aligns with the Teacher Evaluation System that is based upon Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching. The attached document is the final draft of the proposed system. This instrument has been reviewed by a sub committee of the Board of Education and will need Board of Education approval before being sent to NDE for approval. Once all of those checks and balances are in place this will become the Superintendent Evaluation System to be used for the 2019/2020 school year.
AdvancEd Standard 3.4 The system attracts and retains qualified personnel who support the system's purpose and direction. Policy 4025 Superintendent. Policy 4057 Superintendent Evaluation.
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6.8. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jay Irwin
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Dr. Jay Irwin will update the Board of Education on items and information that is under consideration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards.
Standard 1.8 Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction. Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.
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6.9. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Mark Adler
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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.
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7. Standards Based School Improvement
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7.1. WAN Services Bid Proposal
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham and Jennifer Ludes
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Action Item
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Ms. Ludes will present the results of the recent bid proposal for WAN services. Ms. Ludes will ask the Board of Education to approve a bid recommendation from Cox Communications based upon the information that has been analyzed and will be presented.
AdvancEd Standard 3.7 The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning and use of resources in support of the system's purpose and direction. Policy 3004 General Purchasing and Procurement.
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8. Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
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9. Executive Session Disclosure
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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. |
10. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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10.1. Announcements
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10.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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10.3. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting – Mon., March 11 – 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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11. Adjourn
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Action Item
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AdvancED Standard 1.4 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |