Board approves student fees, handbooks, counseling and concrete repairs; multiple policy updates passed

The Ralston Public Schools Board took several formal votes during the meeting on fees, handbooks, contracts and policy updates. The transcript records motions, seconds and voice roll calls for the items below. Where the transcript recorded roll‑call responses, the article lists board members as they were called; where the transcript did not record a vote, the entry notes that the outcome was not specified in the provided record.

Student fees (agenda item 7.1) Board motion: “Motion to approve the student fees as listed.” Moved by Mary (first name only recorded), seconded by Samantha (first name only recorded). The roll call in the transcript recorded the following votes: Miss Murti — Aye; Missus Krauss — Aye; Missus Richards — Aye; Missus Kummer — Aye; Missus Willie — Aye; Missus Howe — Aye. Motion declared passed.

Handbooks (agenda item 7.2) Board motion: “Motion to approve the elementary, middle, and high school handbooks as presented.” Moved by Mary, second by Carrie. Discussion noted edits to formatting and language would continue before final posting; the transcript recorded roll‑call affirmative votes: Missus Kummer — Aye; Miss Rorty — Aye; Missus Huff — Aye; Missus Willie — Aye; Missus Richards — Aye; Missus Krauss — Aye. Motion passes.

Arbor Family Counseling contract (agenda item 7.4 [contract year corrected to 2025–26 in discussion]) Board motion: “Motion to approve the Arbor Family Counseling contract as presented (2025–26).” Motion moved and seconded; board discussion noted Arbor’s prior service as student/employee assistance and on‑site crisis support. Roll call recorded: unanimous Aye votes (names called: Missus Kummerow, Missus Huff, Missus Willie, Missus Richards, Missus Krauss, Miss Rorty) and the motion passed.

Policy approvals (agenda item 7.5) Board motion: Approval of multiple policy updates (policy numbers: 4062, 5001, 5015, 5016, 5018, 5031, 6025, 6031, 6034, 6044). Discussion noted some items reflected state statutory changes and that student appearance language required clarification via attorney guidance. Roll call recorded unanimous Aye votes; motion passed.

Central office concrete repair (agenda item 7.6) Board motion: “Motion to approve the bid for White's Construction to tear out and replace damaged concrete at Central Office in a bid amount of $81,500.” Moved and seconded; discussion explained White’s had self‑performing crews and an opportunity to perform work before school starts. Roll call recorded unanimous Aye votes and the motion passed.

Notes and missing items - The record includes an earlier motion to approve the purchase of ELL curriculum from Bestop (agenda item 7.3) but the transcript shows a presentation recommending VISTA and does not contain a recorded vote for that purchase in the provided excerpt. Cost and vendor contract details were not included in the transcript segments provided. If a later vote occurred, it is not present in this transcript segment. - Vote records in the transcript are voice roll calls in which board members responded “Aye”; no “No” or abstain votes were recorded for the listed motions.

The board returned multiple items to regular practice and documentation: continuing handbook edits, tracking of policy language to match statutory requirements, and routine contracting and bond fund payments. The transcript shows board consensus on the listed approvals.