March 23, 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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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
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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
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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
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Consent Agenda
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Consent agenda items include minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting. Minutes from the three subcommittees are included for approval. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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5. Board Development and Communication
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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5.1. Board Members’ Update
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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
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership |
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6.1. District Recognition and Celebrations Valedictorians Brody Michalski and John Gilmore
Speaker(s):
Ruben Cano
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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We proudly recognize our two co-Valedictorians for the class of 2026, John Gilmore and Brody Michalski.
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6.2. Government Relations Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
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Mr. Buckingham will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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6.3. Blumfield Elementary School Improvement Plan Overview
Speaker(s):
Casey Knight and Kyl Gillespie
Agenda Item Type:
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Casey Knight and Kyl Gillespie will present Blumfield Elementary's school improvement plan.
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6.4. Alternative Education presentation
Speaker(s):
Tyler Barna/Missy Stolley
Agenda Item Type:
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Tyler Barna and Jen Pollock will present to the BOE on the current program offerings for alternative education. Topics include enrollment, updates on the new location, progress and success stories.
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6.5. 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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6.6. District Human Resources Update
Speaker(s):
Ryan Pivonka
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Ryan Pivonka will provide an update to the Board of Education on the current status of recruitment and retention across all employee groups.
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6.7. Attendance data update
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Review of current trends in district attendance patterns
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7. Board Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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7.1. Early Graduation Request Gia Morton (Action)
Speaker(s):
Ruben Cano
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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The Ralston High School Student Handbook allows for a student to make an early graduation request of more than one semester to the Board of Education for approval. As part of that process the student and their parents must attend the Board of Education Meeting to answer any questions that may come about. Any request by a student must also be supported by the High School Principal. Gia Morton, a junior in excellent standing, has made application for a two semester early graduation and that has been supported by Principal Ruben Cano. It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education approve this request with successful completion of all graduation requirements by the end of the 2025-2026 school year. |
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7.2. Approval of amendment to Policy 6004 Curriculum Development
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Approval of the addition of our curriculum adoption cycle to Policy 6004
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7.3. Approval of amendment to Policy 5011 Physical Examination and Visual Evaluation of Students
Speaker(s):
Jason Buckingham
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Action Item
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Approval of the changes to Policy 5011 to include visual evaluation of Students and documentation of refusal for physical examinations
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8. Policy Review
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Discussion:
2007 Reimbursement and Miscellaneous Expenditures
3020 Copyright Compliance 3022 Volunteers 6038 Artificial Intelligence 3025 Returned and Outstanding Checks 3029 Distribution of Flyers Advertising Non-School Organization Activities 3056 Visitors to Schools 4011.1 Nebraska Family Military Leave Act
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9. Pre-Adjournment Information and Activities
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9.1. Announcements
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9.2. Board of Education Supplemental Meeting Information
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Supplemental Documents include the following:
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9.3. Future Board Calendar
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Board of Education Meeting - Mon., March 23rd 2026 - 6:00 p.m. Virginia Moon Administrative Center March • Thursday, March 26th (3:45 pm) - RPS Elementary Intramural Volleyball Showcase @ RHS gymnasium • Wednesday, March 25 - Friday, March 27 (all day) - State FFA Convention @ Lincoln, Nebraska April • Thursday, April 9 - Saturday, April 11 - SkillsUSA NE State Conference @ Heartland Events Center and Fonner Park in Grand Island, NE • Saturday, April 25 (5 - 8 pm) - RHS Auto Show @ RHS main parking lot. Vehicle Day • Saturday, April 18 (8 to 11:00 pm) - RHS Prom @ The Granary • Saturday, April 18 (12:00 pm to 3:00 am) - RHS Post Prom @ RHS High School gymnasium • Wednesday, April 22 (9 am to 1:30 pm) - Trailblazer Conference Art Show @ Wahoo High School • Tuesday, April 28 (during the school day) - RHS RUSH Elementary School Tour @ All Six RPS Elementaries • Thursday, April 30 (7:00 pm) - RHS Musical @ RHS Theater May • Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2 (7:00 pm) - RHS Musical @ RHS Theater • Sunday, May 3 (2:00 pm) - RHS Musical @ RHS Theater • Monday, May 4 (6:00 SY and 7:15 BF pm) - Elementary Vocal Music Concerts @ RHS Theater • Tuesday, May 5 (6:00 KW and 7:15 MB pm) - Elementary Vocal Music Concerts @ RHS Theater • Wednesday, May 6 (6:00 WW and 7:15 ME pm) - Elementary Vocal Music Concerts @ RHS Theater • Wednesday, May 13 (6:30 pm) - RHS Seniors Honors Night @ RHS gymnasium • Friday, May 15 (9:00 am and then at 1:30 pm) - RHS Graduation Rehearsal (RHS gymnasium) & Elementary Walks (all elementary schools) • Sunday, May 17 (2:00 pm) - RHS Graduation @ Liberty First Credit Union Arena • RMS Band Concert @ 6:00pm in RHS Auditorium • Tuesday, May 19 - RHS Undergrad Awards @ RHS Theater • Wednesday, May 20 (evening) - RHS FFA Banquet @ RHS Cafeteria • Thursday, May 21 - RPS Last Day of School June July • July 8th - July 23rd (8:30 am to 12:00 pm) - RMS Bridge to Middle School program @ RMS
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10. Executive Session Disclosure
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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. |
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10.1. Executive Session (Action)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Nebraska Frameworks Governance and Leadership
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11. Adjourn
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Action Item
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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. |
