January 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business

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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo8VrugRaRJ-0GL1Cg8BlBA

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Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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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.

Nebraska Frameworks Stakeholder Communication and Relationships
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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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. 

The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments.  Individuals may only speak one time per topic and must limit comments to around three (3) minutes. In the event more than 10 individuals wish to address the board, the 30 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers. At the discretion of the Board President or Chair, speakers may be allotted additional time.

At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.

Nebraska Frameworks Stakeholder Communication and Relationships
Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the January 13th meeting;

Resignations of Kari Carr, Mollee Frazier, Mindy Podraza, Melissa Stolley and Jamie Reiter.

Recommend the following school counselor to be hired for the 2025-2026 school year:
Richard Painter - RHS.  Bachelor of Science & Master of Science at UNO, Master of Education-Teaching and Learning at Midland University

Recommend the following teacher to be hired for the 2025-2026 school year:
Kelly Harris- RHS English.  Bachelor of Arts at Doane College

Recommend the following teacher to be hired for the 2025-2026 school year.
Susanna Kearney-RHS Music Teacher.  Bachelor of Music Columbia, SC, Master of Music University of Louisville, KY

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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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.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

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Mr. Buckingham and Mr. Kohout will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Mrs. Elizabeth Kumru will update the Board of Education on items and information that is under consideration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.

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Anne Harley will review the enrollment information with the Board.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  A public bidding was conducted for the Phase II projects at Karen Western, Seymour, Blumfield and Wildewood Elementaries.  Advertisements were published, a pre-bid meeting was conducted, and a public opening all occured. 

Rationale:  Aaron Bredenkamp will discuss his recommendation for the sale of obsolete machines from the Family Consumer Science (FCS) program at RHS.

AdvancEd Standard 3.8  The system allocates human, material, and fiscal resources in alignment with the system's identified needs and priorities to improve student performance and organizational effectiveness.   
Policy 3004 Purchasing.

Rationale:  Policy 2010 came up for review on 1/13.  There was an inquiry as to changing the current method used to create the Board of Education Agenda.  This agenda item is an opportunity to further that discussion based on the research gathered.

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Rationale:  Aaron Bredenkamp and the administration ask that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a snow removal vehicle to replace one that is currently in use but is nearing the end of its service.  Bid proposals have been solicited and it is recommended that a Ford F-250 XL maintenance vehicle and V-Blade snow plow be purchased from Woodhouse Ford.

AdvancEd Standard 3.8  The system allocates human, material, and fiscal resources in alignment with the system's identified needs and priorities to improve student performance and organizational effectiveness.   
Policy 3004 Purchasing.

Rationale:  Policy 5006, Foreign Exchange Students has been amended by our policy service and it is recommended we adopt the attached policy as written.

Rationale:  Policy 3012, School Meal Program has been amended to remove redundant language.

Rationale:  Policy 5009, Adult Education has been amended by our policy service and it is recommended we adopt the attached policy as written.

Rationale:  Policy 5021 Student Picture and Video has been removed by our policy service and it is recommended we follow the recommendation of removal as the policy is now located in Policy 3059 Audio and Video Recording.

Rationale:  Aaron Bredenkamp outlined the District's Voluntary Separation Program detailed in Policy 4055 at the October 28th Meeting of the Board of Education.  We have had more requests for Voluntary Separation than our Resolution approved in October permitted.  The administration asks that the Board of Education approve an amended Voluntary Separation Resolution for the 2024-2025 school year.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Nebraska Frameworks Committment to Continuous Improvement
Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education.

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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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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2021, Executive Meetings.

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Bill Review Schedule - 2024

 

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                  Board of Education Meeting – Mon., _____________ – 6:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

                       

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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. 
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.