October 13, 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 September 22nd, 2025 meeting;  September 2025 Financial Report, bills in the amount of $625,478.43 for the General Fund, and $924,232.18 for the Special Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Robin Richards and Liz Kumru reviewed the bills. 

 

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.

Rationale:  Jason Buckingham will provide an overview of the District Financial Report for the month.  Jason will address any questions that the Board of Education members may have about any part of the financial statements.  

 

Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.
Board Policy 3001, Budget

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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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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.

Rationale:  Per our Strategic Plan, we will report on the distribution of funds to each building, including a staffing report, expenditures per student, student demographic data and experience level of teaching staff.

Rationale:  Sarah Zabrowski-Gates will provide an update on the district's progress in adopting the Nebraska Framework School Accreditation model for school improvement.

Rationale:  The policy, timeline, goal setting and process for the evaluation of the superintendent will be reviewed.

10/20-10/26 Superintendent self-evaluation
10/28 NASB sends self-evaluation to the BOE
10/28-11/6 BOE completes Supt. evaluation
11/17 Final results reported to the BOE president
11/24 Final results presented for approval at the BOE meeting

Nebraska Frameworks Standard Vision and Purpose, Commitment to Continuous Improvement
 

Rationale:  The Board has requested an update from each of the subcommittee meetings to be presented by the BOE members in attendance at the meeting.  Each subcommittee shall report on the agenda, what was discussed and any relevant information presented.

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Rationale:  We have applied for and qualified for a CLSD Grant through the Nebraska Department of Education.  Sara will present the plan for using these funds to further supplement our literacy instruction at Ralston.

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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., October 13, 2025- 6:00 p.m.

                                    Virginia Moon Administrative Center

Nov. 12 Karen Western Thanksgiving @ 11am
Nov 19-21 NASB State Conference
Nov. 18 Senior Thanksgiving @ RHS
 

                       

                       

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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.