December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Opening Procedure, Regular Meeting of Board
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Call to Order, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
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Approval of Agenda
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This allows the Board to approve the agenda as published according to policy 204.07.
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Welcome Extended to Visitors
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Community Input on any Topic: This is your opportunity to speak to any topic concerning the school district. Since it is not an agenda item the board cannot discuss or take action at this time on the matter. Future discussion can be requested as an agenda item. Thank you for your participation.
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Community Input on Agenda Items: This is your opportunity to speak to items on the agenda. If you are not a part of the presentation of the agenda item you need to speak now. Thank you for your participation.
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Consent Agenda
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Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
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The minutes from the November 10, 2025 board meeting and data/curriculum retreat are attached.
In addition, suggested Board goals are provided as a result of the discussion and input received during the retreat.
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Set the next regular meeting for January 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office. The current agendas will be available for public inspection in the office of the superintendent.
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Payment of Claims - Authorization Report
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Cash Flow & Financial Reports
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Reports/Information to the Board
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Weichman Memorial Funds Project Update
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Scott Steinhauser will be in attendance to provide the Board with an update on improvements to the Learning Center using the Weichman Memorial funds, which have been donated to the school.
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Principals and Activities Director Reports
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Superintendent Report
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Action Items
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ACS Policy Review (706.02 - 718.00)
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The Board is committed to the ongoing review and maintenance of Board Policy. Policies will be provided to the Policy Committee in advance and then to the entire Board for review/approval on a regular basis.
*All Board Policies are available to the public through the Sparq Public Meetings Access site: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/415 *The link to all policies is provided through the school district website. https://www.ainsworthschools.org/page/schoolboard The policies in this month's review are 13 policies (706.02 thru 718.00) in the 700s Business Operations section. A simple review should be sufficient for these policies. The Board has the option to pull any policy for further review and/or revision if needed. |
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Revision of Policies 706.01 and 706.03
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Policies 706.01 and 706.03 need revised to reflect the update required by state statute related to the threshold to require bids for facility related projects. The previous number was $109,000 and was changed to $136,000 earlier this fall.
Due to the fact this is a state statute driven change, one reading is sufficient.
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Enrollment Option Request
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Luke Jenkins is requesting to option his son, Cash Jenkins, to Ainsworth from Valentine. Valentine has already approve the option out of their district.
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HVAC Valve and Pipe Insulator Repair/Replacement
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Conditioned Air Mechanical performed some needed maintenance and repair related to valves and pipe vibration insulators. Please see the attached invoice.
It is recommended to use depreciation funds for this invoice.
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Purchase of Boiler Modules/Equipment
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We received word from our HVAC service provider that prices are predicted to increase nearly 20% after January 1st. Purchasing the equipment to replace the old existing boiler now would save us approximately $16,000. in addition, we would have the equipment ready for install after the 2026 heating season concludes.
The estimated price for the equipment is $81,000, and the quote/proposal by Conditioned Air Mechanical is attached. Depreciation and Special Buildings funds are both options here, with depreciation being the more likely choice.
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Closed/Executive Session - Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
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Annually, the Board evaluates the Superintendent and considers the Superintendent's contract. Further, the Board will discuss, consider, and establish goals for the Superintendent for 2026.
In compliance with the Superintendent Pay Transparency Act, the current contract, notice of meeting when the contract will be considered, and an estimate of current and future contract costs are posted on the school district's website. |
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Adjourn
Rationale:
The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for January 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office. Current agendas will be available for public inspection in the office of the superintendent.
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