May 13, 2024 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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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below. |
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. Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. 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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Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. |
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. |
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 April 22nd meeting; April Financial Report, April bills in the amount of $908,052.17 for the General Fund, and $2,348,740.03 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Katie Krause and Liz Kumru reviewed the bills. Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. Cognia Standard 11: Leaders create and maintain institutional structures and processes that support learners and staff members in both stable and changing environments.
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5. Board Development and Communication
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Procedural Item
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Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. |
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. Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. |
6. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
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Information Item
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Cognia Standard 2: Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs. |
6.1. Special Recognition of our National History Day qualifiers.
Speaker(s):
Mindy Podraza, Lynn Behounek and Kory White
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Recognition of this year's qualifiers for the National History Day competition.
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6.2. District Bond Project Update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Mr. Buckingham, and members of the administrative team will provide an update to the Board of Education on the progress of various projects in motion with the 2021 Future Ready Ralston Bond Initiative.
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6.3. Blumfield Elementary Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Casey Knight and Malachi Behrens
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Casey Knight will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Blumfield Elementary.
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6.4. District Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month. Dr. Bredenkamp will address any questions that the Board of Education members may have about any part of the financial statements.
Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. Cognia Standard 11: Leaders create and maintain institutional structures and processes that support learners and staff members in both stable and changing environments.
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6.5. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Elizabeth Kumru
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mrs. Elizabeth Kumru will update the Board of Education on items and information that is under consideration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards.
Cognia Standard 2: Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs. Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.
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6.6. Enrollment Update
Speaker(s):
Anne Harley
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Mr. Buckingham will review the enrollment information with the Board. Cognia Standard 2: Learners' well-being is at the heart of the institution's guiding principles such as mission, purpose, and beliefs.
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6.7. District Human Resources Update
Speaker(s):
Michael Rupprecht
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Michael Rupprecht will provide an update to the Board of Education on the current status of recruitment and retention across all employee groups.
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6.8. Attendance data update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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7. Standards Based School Improvement
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7.1. Superintendent Evaluation (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Jason Buckingham will provide an overview of the results of the Superintendent evaluation.
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7.2. Policy 3016 adoption (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Change of language for Policy 3016, the red line copy is submitted for approval.
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7.3. Midland University Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Review of ESL endorsement program with Midland University
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8. Policy Review
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Discussion:
3003 Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair or Site Improvement
3039 Threat Asessment and Response 3043 Design-Build Contracts 3046 Animals at Schools 3055 School Resource Officer 3061 Golden Age Passes 5016 Student Records
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9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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9.1. Announcements
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9.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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9.3. Future Board Calendar
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Discussion:
Board of Education Meeting - June 10 - 6:00 pm
May 13 -Goodbye Mockingbird 4pm May 14- 5 pm - RMS Choir Concert May 14- 6 pm - Med. Academy Pinning Ceremony Bergan Mercy May 15- 6:30 pm - Senior Recognition May 17 Last day of school for MB May 19 - 2:00 pm - RHS Graduation Ceremony May 22 Last day of school for RMS, SY, KW, and BL May 23 Last day of school for RHS, ME and WW June 5-6 - NASB Leadership Workshop - Lincoln June 12-13 - School Leaders and Law Conference - Kearney, NE
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10. Adjourn
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Action Item
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Cognia Standard 8: The governing authority demonstrates a commitment to learners by collaborating with leaders to uphold the institution's priorities and to drive continuous improvement. |