October 12, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. OPENING PROCEDURES
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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.
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1.1. Call Meeting to Order
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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1.2. Roll Call
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.4. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. WELCOME TO GUESTS AND PUBLIC FORUM
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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. 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. Disruptions, offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will not be tolerated. |
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3. CONSENT AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Minutes of the Previous Board Meeting(s)
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3.2. Monthly Financial Reports
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3.3. Approve contract for Kylie Shada for 5/6 Combined classroom
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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4.1. Title 1 Report
Discussion:
Jennifer Christiansen presented that she has 29 students in grades 1-3 divided into 11 groups. Second semester she will get some kindergarteners as well. She talked on assessment and curriculum points and showed examples of what students are doing.
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4.1.1. Special Education (SPED) Report
Discussion:
Mr Eurek is coaching tonight so Mrs Morgan highlighted points on his submitted report. She showed that we have had an increase in SPED students but we are still in line with the State numbers.
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5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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5.1. Mrs. Morgan's Elementary Report
Discussion:
Mrs Morgan highlighted points of her report including 6th grade outdoor education, fire prevention week, PT conferences which are coming up soon, and MakerSpace in the library is up and running.
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5.2. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
Discussion:
Mr Pfingsten highlighted a few points on his report including that we have PT conferences next Wed/Thurs, the community food drive started this week, FFA and FBLA co-curricular opportunities, ACT testing, and the Choir robes look sharp. Mrs Crosland says "Thank you!".
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5.3. Mr. Shada's Activity Report
Discussion:
Mr Shada reminded that Pink Out is celebrated this month. There are no t-shirt sales this year. Student Council did a fantastic job with Homecoming 2020. Striv continues to be used and has become a valuable opportunity for students. Thank you Mr. Parson.
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6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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6.1. Schedule Meeting of Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
The Negotiations Committee will start meeting soon.
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6.2. NASB Monthly Report
Rationale:
NASB monthly report
Discussion:
The report is attached.
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Committee for American Civics
Discussion:
Constitution Day was recognized. Veterans' Day program is planned to be digital this year.
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Contract with Boyd Jones
Rationale:
Has been reviewed by APS legal counsel.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A201 is regarding general construction. This specifies a 1 year warranty after we "take possession". A133 is financials and how we come to agree on a guaranteed maximum price. Boyd Jones fee is 2.75% (included in monthly billing)
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9.2. Discuss and Consider Policy Updates:
Discussion:
4025 added the statement "within one year of the student graduating or otherwise leaving the district".
5008 added mental health of student and not just physical health. 8342 requirements of notifications for public meetingshave been modified. 4270 is an optional policy. This would give the superintendent the authority to make the decision of staff payments during a closure rather than needing Board approval each time. |
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9.3. Review Policy Section 8000--Board of Education:
Discussion:
These are policies regarding the board. Dawn read through each one quickly as these have been in the policies for quite some time.
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Rationale:
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. |
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11. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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