January 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. OPENING PROCEDURES
Rationale:
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.
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1.2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Board members present were Matt O'Daniel, Shanon Willmott, Janet Warner, Bruce Scheer, Chase Kratochvil, and Jason Arp. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Dawn Lewis, Elementary Principal Jacqueline Morgan, High School Principal Aaron Pfingston, Athletic Director James Shada and recording secretary Jenny Hansen.
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.4. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
Rationale:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.5. Administer Oath of Office for Newly Elected Members
Discussion:
New board member Chase Kratochvil read the oath aloud and signed it at end of the meeting.
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1.6. Recognition of Out-Going Board Member
Discussion:
Thank you to Jessi Scheer for serving on the BOE.
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2. Annual Business
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2.1. Election of Officers
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel was elected Board President and Shanon Willmott was elected Vice President.
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2.2. Appointment of Board Committees
Discussion:
Chase Kratochvil will serve on the committees that Jessi Scheer is vacating (Buildings/Grounds and negotiations). Due to a potential conflict of interest with Jason Arp on the negotiations committee while his wife is employed at the school, Bruce Scheer will now be on negotiations and Jason will be on the Curriculum/Civics committee. No other changes were made.
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2.3. Appoint KSB and PGH&G Law Firms as Official Legal Counsel to Board and Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.4. Appoint Two Rivers Bank as Official Depository for All District Funds
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.5. Distribute Conflict of Interest Forms for Board Members
Discussion:
Board members were all given a copy and they will sign and return to Dr. Lewis if they have something to disclose.
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2.6. Approve Arlington Citizen as Official Newspaper of the Board of Education
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.7. Appoint Superintendent as District Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. WELCOME TO GUESTS AND PUBLIC FORUM
Rationale:
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.
Discussion:
No public speakers.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Minutes of the Previous Board Meeting(s)
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4.2. Monthly Financial Reports
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4.3. Accept Resignation for Purpose of Retirement from Kerri Harris with Regrets
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5. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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5.1. 4th Grade Curriculum Report
Discussion:
Lisa Stork and Sandy Sanders presented for 4th grade. See attached report.
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5.2. MS. HS. Business Curriculum Report
Discussion:
Shawna Koger presented for business. See attached report.
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6. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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6.1. Mrs. Morgan's January Elementary Report
Discussion:
Jacque Morgan reported numbers of student "normal" growth vs pandemic growth and we have not been too far off. Students have maintained well. Looking now at students who have had a hard time with the pandemic and what to do.
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6.2. Mr. Shada's January Activity Report
Discussion:
James Shada spoke regarding upcoming events and Academic All-State students to be recognized. The NSAA has loosened restrictions so our crowd capacities will be changing for future activities.
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6.3. Mr. Pfingsten's January Secondary Report
Discussion:
Aaron Pfingsten is planning for next school year. PT conferences will be virtual again this semester. FBLA has done a great job with community service. Upcoming events include prom, graduation, musical, and state conventions. We are trying to do as many as we can.
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7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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7.1. NASB Update
Discussion:
NASB board quicks are attached.
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7.2. Set Date for Board Retreat/Workshop
Discussion:
The board retreat is set for February 3 at 5:30 at the Fremont Golf Club.
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7.3. Update on Lease-Purchase Process
Discussion:
Tobin is reaching out to different lenders to find the best rate for us.
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8. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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8.1. Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
The committee met on Dec 21st
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9.1. Review COVID-19 Plan
Discussion:
The plan in place is working and without any change suggested from Three Rivers, we are comfortable with our current operations.
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9.2. Report on Progress of Dugout Construction
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.1. Discuss, Consider and Approve 2021-2022 Master Agreement with Certificated Staff
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Review Policies 1000-1120:
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10.3. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Necessary Steps for Building/Renovation Project
Discussion:
Mitch Broekemeier and Todd Kwiecinski with Boyd Jones joined via zoom. Packet is attached for BOE. We should have construction documents by March.
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11. 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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12. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel adjourned the regular meeting at 8:38.
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