July 28, 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 July 14th meeting; 

Recommend the following teacher to be hired for the 2025-2026 school year.

Leah Starinieri  - Preschool at Meadows. MA from Concordia University, Portland, OR. Leah has just moved to Omaha from Colorado where she worked as Assistant Director/Preschool Teacher at Paradise Place Preschool.
 

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

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Mr. Buckingham 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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Sarah Zabrowski-Gates will review the enrollment information with the Board.

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

Rationale:  Lisa Schroeder will provide an overview of the school improvement plan for Meadows Elementary.

Rationale:  Melanie Reeves will present on the Summer School 2025 program, including achievement results.  Link to the presentation is located in the "Links" section.
 

Rationale:  Yearly review of our Multi-Cultural Education program at RPS

Nebraska Frameworks Standard Teaching and Learning

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Jim Frederick will update the BOE on recent developments in the area of communications.

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

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Dr. Aaron Bredenkamp will discuss transfer of dollars from General Fund to Depreciation Fund for the purpose of funding future fleet and technology purchases.

 

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Rationale:  Approval of Policies reviewed and updated on 7/14 including polices 5002 and 5003

Rationale:  Academic Requirements COVID-19 Adjustments is no longer needed.  We wish to remove it from policy.

Rationale:  Mr. Joe Kohout was on hand to visit with the Board of Education about renewing the legislative services contract between Kissel, Kohout, ES Associates and Ralston Public Schools at the July 14th Meeting.  The proposed legislative services contract is attached.  The administration recommends approval of the attached contract.

Rationale:  Ryan Pivonka outlined the proposed changes to the 2025-2026 Staff Handbook and addressed questions during discussion at the July 14th meeting of the Board of Education.  The administration would ask the Board of Education to approve the Staff Handbook as presented.

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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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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.