January 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call To Order
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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 BDA, Board of Education Meetings |
1.1.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
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1.2. Public Comment Sign In Procedure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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. AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings. |
1.2.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDH, Public Participation at Board Meetings and KD, Public Participation at Board Meetings. |
1.3. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Consent agenda items include minutes from the January 11, 2016 meeting; a resignation request from Dene Oglesby, High School French, and Kevin Janssen, High School Science, at the conclusion of their 2015-16 contract.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDDG, Minutes
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1.4. Request for Early Graduation (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Eric has requested to graduate early based upon academic matters. He would like to attend Metro Community College and earn a degree in Information Technology. Most of this coursework is not offered at Ralston High School, and would need to be completed off campus.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 – The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy IKFA, Early Graduation
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2. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties |
2.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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AdvancED Standard 2.2 - The governing body operates responsible and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties and AG, Reporting to the Public |
2.2. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
AdvancED Standard 2.4 - Leadership and staff at all levels of the system foster a culture consistent with the system's purpose and direction. Policy CBA, Responsibilities of the Superintendent |
2.2.1. Wildewood Elementary Presentation
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Heather Nebesniak
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Wildewood Principal Heather Nebesniak will discuss the January 25, 2016 Board of Education visit to Wildewood Elementary.
AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy, AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Wildewood Principal Heather Nebesniak discussed the January 25, 2016 Board of Education visit to Wildewood Elementary.
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2.2.2. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler & Mrs. Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mrs. Richards and Mr. Kohout will update the Board on the 2016 Legislative Session.
AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy, AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Mrs. Richards and Mr. Kohout updated the Board on the 2016 Legislative Session.
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2.2.3. Budget Adoption Calendar
Speaker(s):
Mr. Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mr. Buckingham will review the 2016/2017 District budget adoption calendar with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 4.3 – The system demonstrates strategic resource management that includes long-range planning in support of the purpose and direction of the system. Board Policy DBD, Budget Planning and Adoption
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham reviewed the 2016/2017 District budget adoption calendar with the Board.
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2.2.4. 2016-2017 Draft District Calendar
Speaker(s):
Dr. Welte & Mrs. Wilken
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken will review the 2016-17 draft District calendar with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy, AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Dr. Welte and Mrs. Wilken reviewed the 2016-17 draft District calendar with the Board.
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2.2.5. Gallup Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Mike Rupprecht will review the Gallup Report to review student data.
AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Dr. Mike Rupprecht reviewed the Gallup Report to review student data.
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2.2.6. Pre-K Program Design Discussion
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Wilken & Mrs. Nebesniak
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mrs. Wilken & Mrs. Nebesniak will discuss the Pre-K Program Design.
AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Mrs. Wilken & Mrs. Nebesniak discussed the Pre-K Program Design. Mrs. Nebesniak reviewed the Pre-Kindergarten school improvement process.
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2.2.7. District Mental Health Study
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will discuss the District Mental Health study.
AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public
Discussion:
Mr. Buckingham and Dr. Adler discussed the District Mental Health study.
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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3.1. SLI Recognition as Bargaining Agent for Negotiations (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The SLI’s would like to begin negotiations for the 2016-2017 SLI contract. AdvancED 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy HAA, Negotiations Goals and Objectives
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3.2. 2015/2016 Voluntary Separation Requests (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rupprecht
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
AdvancED Standard 1.1 – The system engages in a systematic, inclusive, and comprehensive process to review, revise, and communicate a system-wide purpose for student success. Board Policy GCPB- Resignation Of Certified Staff Members |
4. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties |
5. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
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.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDC, Executive Meetings |
5.1. Executive Session
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Action Item
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AdvancED Standard 2.1 – The governing body establishes policies and supports practices that ensure effective administration of the system and its schools. Board Policy BDC, Executive Meetings |
6. Pre-Adjourment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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6.1. Board Assessment of Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Meeting Content
Meeting Process
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6.2. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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6.3. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
Student/Staff Count Sodexo Food Service Reports for November and December
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6.4. Future Board Calendar
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PDK Boards of Education - Wed., January 27, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. DC Centre, 11830 Stonegate Dr., Omaha Legislative Issues Conference – January 31 – Feb. 1, 2016 Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, Lincoln Board of Education Meeting – Mon., February 8, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., February 22, 2016 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center |
6.5. Adjourn
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