November 9, 2015 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
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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
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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. 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
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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
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the October 26, 2015 meeting; November financial reports; and November bills in the amount of $490,105.60. Prior to the meeting Deb Gerch and Jeff Zdan reviewed the bills.
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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2. Board Development and Communication
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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
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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. Dr. Keith Rohwer--Learning Community
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Keith Rohwer with the Learning Community will meet with the Board.
AdvancED Standard - 2.2 The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties |
2.2.2. Superintendent's Contract/Evaluation Process
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Dr. Adler will review the process with the Board regarding the Superintendent’s contract and evaluation.
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
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2.2.3. Department of Education Update/Discussion
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Richards
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mrs. Linda Richards will update the Board regarding the Department of Education.
AdvancED Standard 2.1 - The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy AG, Reporting to the Public |
2.2.4. District Communication Audit Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Adler will review the communication audit with the Board.
AdvancED Standard 2.2 – The governing body operates responsibly and functions effectively. Board Policy BBA, School Board Powers and Duties
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3. Standards Based School Improvement
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3.1. Vice President Election (Action)
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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, BCA, Organization of the Board |
3.2. Voluntary Separation Resolution (Action)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Adler
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.
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4. Policy Review
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5. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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. |
5.1. Executive Session (Action)
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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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6.1. Board Assessment of Meeting
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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
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6.4. Future Board Calendar
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Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon – Tue., Nov. 10, 2015 – 11:30 a.m. Ralston High School Karen Western Thanksgiving Luncheon – Wed. Nov. 11, 2015 – 11:30 a.m. Karen Western Elementary State Education Conference – November 18-20, 2015 LaVista Conference Center/Embassy Suites Board of Education Meeting – Mon., November 23, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center Board of Education Meeting – Mon., December 14, 2015 – 7:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center |
6.5. Adjourn
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