July 8, 2019 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 7:02pm.
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1.2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Board members present were Matt O'Daniel, Shanon Willmott, Bruce Scheer, Janet Warner, Jessica Scheer, and Jason Arp. Also present were Superintendent Lynn Johnson, High School Principal Aaron Pfingsten, High School Athletic Director James Shada, Elementary Principal Jacqueline Morgan, and recording secretary Jenny Hansen.
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
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3.2. Minutes of the Previous Board Meeting(s)
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3.3. Monthly Financial Reports
Updated Check Register Attached |
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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5. REVIEW OF ANNUAL DISTRICT PLAN
Discussion:
The playground is completed.
DLR did walk through with Dr. Lewis and Lawrence Reed. They will get a report to Dr. Lewis that she can review with the building committee at a later date. |
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6. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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8. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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8.1. Americanism/Education Evaluation
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8.2. Buildings and Grounds Committee
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8.3. Finance Committee
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8.4. Negotiations Committee
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8.5. Professional Development Sharing
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.1. Discuss and Consider on First Reading amendments to Policy 8151 Standing Committees and Policy 8153 Standing Committee on Americanism
Discussion:
Policy 8151 and 8153: We previously distributed a memo on LB 399. Policies 8151 and 8153 have been revised to reflect that the Americanism Committee is now referred to as the Committee on American Civics. Please refer to the prior memo from last month that outlines the Committee’s requirements in more detail.
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10.2. Discuss and Consider on First Reading Required Policy Updates on First Reading: 1120-Tobacco Policy; 3130-Purchasing Policies; 3131- Procurement Plan; 4030-Wage Information; 5001-Admission Requirements; 5012-Military Recruiters; 5101- Student Discipline; 5104-Drug and Substance Use and Prevention; 5305-School Dances; 6211-Curriculum-Assessments; 6410-Family Engagement Policy
Discussion:
The PDF document title Annual Policy Update Memo explains the changes made to each of these policies and the purposes for adding the policies to our manual.
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10.3. Discuss and Consider on First Reading Amendment to Policy 9320--Business Operations on First Reading
Discussion:
It was suggested to move the consent agenda to the beginning of the meeting after the opening. The board will come back next month for a vote.
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10.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to approve the quote for changing exterior doors to electronic locks
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Finally received bid waiting for.
$23,460 |
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10.5. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to approve concourse cement at the baseball field
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.6. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to approve the purchase of minivan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.7. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to approve the contract for Arbor Family Counseling Services for the 2019-2020 school year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.8. Discuss, Consider and Accept the 2018-2019 Annual Transportation Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.9. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to enter into contract with ProCare for Elementary SPED Teacher
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.10. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to approve the 2019-2020 shuttle bus agreement with St. Paul's Lutheran School
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.11. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Set Hot Breakfast/Lunch Prices for 2019-2020
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Hot Breakfast and Lunch Prices were $1.40 (K-12 Breakfast) $2.20 (Adult Breakfast) $2.25 (K-6 Lunch) $2.50 (7-12 Lunch) $3.55 (Adult Lunch) for 2018-2019. This appears to be a healthy mid-point with area schools, and we have adequate funds in the food service account. We don't believe we need to raise prices for this coming year.
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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 meeting at 8:10pm.
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