January 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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COPY OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT: The Board of Education makes available at least one current copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting room at a location accessible to members of the public. The Act is posted on the south wall of the meeting room.

ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS: The Arlington Board of Education reserves the right to adjust the order of items on this agenda.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC FORUM: 

Getting Started: When it is your turn to speak during the public forum portion of the agenda, please come forward, sign your name and address on the sign-in sheet and state your name to the Board of Education. 

Time Limit: You may speak only one time and must limit comments to 5 minutes or less.  

Personnel or Student Topic: If you are planning to speak about a personnel or student matter involving an individual, please understand that our policies require that such concerns initially be directed to the administration for consideration. Board members will generally not respond to any questions you ask or comments you make about individual staff members or students. You are cautioned that slanderous comments are not protected just because they are made at a board meeting.  

General Rules: Please remember that this is a meeting of the Board of Education held in public for conducting the business of the Board of Education. Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will not be tolerated.

Rationale:  The slate of officers will be officially approved by a single motion following selection of all officers.
*Open Nominations- The chair (president) will call for nominations.
*Members will vote for offices of president and vice president by written ballot.
*Results will be read aloud by the board secretary and recorded.
*The newly elected president shall immediately assume the chair position for the remainder of the meeting.

Rationale:  State statute indicates that the board can elect a non board member as secretary.  Past practice is for the superintendent to serve in this role.  Entertain a nomination and use a verbal vote. 

Rationale:  Past practice is for Cheryl Keeler to be appointed to this role.

Rationale:  Past practice is for Cheryl Keeler to be appointed to this role.

Rationale:  The district has primarily (but not exclusively) used two firms:  1) Perry, Guthery, Haase and Gessford; 2) Harding and Schultz.  
The three lawyers that have served our district from the Harding and Schultz firm are breaking off and forming their own firm, KSB.  Those lawyers are Karen Haase, Steve Williams, and Bobby Truhe.  My recommendation would be to stay affiliated with those who have provided service and are familiar with our needs. 

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Rationale:  Employee Benefit Fund for the purpose of paying health/dental insurance premiums.  $7,404.05

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TIMELINE 

1.  ANNOUNCE VACANCY

A.  Publish on NCSA website – Effective January 8, 2015

B.  Advertise in Omaha World Herald – Sunday, January 11 & 18

C.  Advertise in Teach Nebraska

2.  CLOSE APPLICATIONS:  Tuesday, February 11, 2015
3.  REVIEW APPLICATIONS: Thursday, February 12, 2015 – Tuesday, February 17, 2015
4.  INTERVIEW DATES: One day (Tuesday-Friday) of the last week in February.  

PROCESS/FORMAT FOR FILLING POSITION

Three rounds during the interview process to consist of:

Team 1:  Interview with a team of staff/parents/students.

Team 2:  Interview with a team of district level administrators, directors, and board members.

Team 3:  Tour of building and the district.

Each team identifies top 2 or 3 candidates.  Superintendent makes the final decision after considering feedback from teams and checking references.  

Rationale:  January 21, 2015:  Fremont Country Club at 5:30 p.m. to discuss board self evaluation and board/superintendent agreement.

February 12, 2015:  Potential site is Wood Cliff at 5:30 p.m. to discuss board and district annual goals. 

Rationale:  The Village is encouraging participation by community members in contributing to discussions about the new city offices and how this may be melded with other village/community needs.

Rationale:  NASB:
Legislative Issues Conference - Jan. 25-26/Lincoln
Education Forum - Febr. 3-4/Kearney
President's Retreat - Febr. 22-23/Lincoln

NRCSA:
Legislative Forum - Febr. 18/Lincoln
Spring Conference - March 19-20/Kearney

Rationale:  The base pay will increase from $34,070 to $35,325. 

Rationale:  Currently, the Principal's contract requires them to have a domicile and principal residence in the school district.  The Assistant Principal is highly encouraged to have a principle residence in the school district.

Status in other districts:
Ashland - Not required in contract.
DC West - Not required in contract. 
Fort Calhoun - Nor required in contract but stated as a preference in interviews.
Raymond Central - Not required in contract.
Springfield-Platteview - Not required in contract.
Syracuse - Not required in contract but highly encouraged.
Wahoo - Not required in contract but expected. 
Fremont - Not required.
Blair - Not required but encouraged.
North Bend - Not required.

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The Arlington Board of Education reserves the right to go into Closed/Executive Session at any time in accordance with Section 84-1410. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the board room for review by the public.