January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting/Business
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1. Call To Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
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Patrons can watch the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education Meeting by following the link below. |
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2. 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. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings. |
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2.1. Roll Call - Excuse Board Members not in attendance
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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3. 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. |
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3.1. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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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. At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.
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4. Consent Agenda (Action)
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Rationale:
Recommend the following teacher to be hired for the 2026-2027 school year: Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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5. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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5.1. Board Members’ Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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 |
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6. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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6.1. Grievance Presentation Ralston Education Association
Speaker(s):
Multiple
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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The Ralston Education Association (REA) has filed a grievance regarding the administration's election to enforce contract language regarding approval and denial of personal leave by certified staff. The REA shall present their grievance, followed by the Superintendent's response to the grievance. The Board of Education is able to ask questions and to interact with the presenters during the course of the grievance appeal. At the end of this board meeting, the BOE will make a determination on the grievance appeal during an Executive Session. A written response indicating the BOE's finding will be issued within seven days.
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6.2. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.3. NASB Updates and Information
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Elizabeth Kumru
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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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6.4. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Multiple
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Update from Finance and Facilities and Community Collaboration sections of our 5 year Strategic Plan.
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6.5. Policy Review spreadsheet and organization
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Review of our current process for updating and reviewing BOE policies.
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6.6. Budget Adoption Calendar
Speaker(s):
Aaron Bredenkamp
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Aaron Bredenkamp will share the 2026-2027 District Budget Adoption Calendar with the Board of Education outlining the timelines and activities leading up to adoption of the 2026-2027 District Budget.
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6.7. Ralston Schools Foundation appointment of BOE members for the 2026 calendar year.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Ralston Schools Foundation bylaw Article IV, Section 2 requires a the Ralston Board of Education to appoint a member from the Board of Education to serve on the RSF Board of Directors. This is an opportunity with the BOE reorganization to revisit RSF membership and who will serve on the Foundation Board of Directors.
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7. Board Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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7.1. Removal of Policy 2019 Voting Method (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy 2019, Voting Method is currently included in Policy 2008 and is redundant.
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7.2. Removal of Policy 3052 Sales Calls and Demonstrations (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 3052, Sales Calls and Demonstrations is no longer recommended by our policy service.
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7.3. Removal of Policy 6052 Correspondence and Night Courses (Action)
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Policy 6052, Correspondence and Night Courses is no longer recommended by our policy service.
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8. Policy Review
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Discussion:
3001 Budget and Property Tax Request
3017 Closing a School Site 3033 Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools 3042 Construction Management at Risk Contracts
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9. Executive Session Disclosure
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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The Board reserves the right to move into closed session to discuss legal matters. 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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9.1. Executive Session (Action)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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10. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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Action Item
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10.1. Announcements
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Procedural Item
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10.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Procedural Item
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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10.3. Future Board Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., Jan. 26 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center
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11. Adjourn
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
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. |
