August 12, 2019 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:
7:00 Matt O'Daniel called the meeting to order.
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1.2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Board members present were Matt O'Daniel, Shanon Willmott (arrived at 7:07), Janet Warner, Bruce Scheer (arrived at 7:08) Jessica Scheer, and Jason Arp. Also present were Superintendent Dr Dawn Lewis, High School Principal Aaron Pfingsten (arrived at 7:09), Elementary Principal Jacqueline Morgan, and recording secretary Jenny Hansen. Shanon Willmott and Bruce Scheer were late excused.
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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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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 4th Grade Teacher Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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4.1. Mr. Pfingsten's August Report
Discussion:
Mr Pfingsten arrived at 7:09. Only one thing to point out on report is that we are changing Americanism to American Civics.
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4.2. Mr. Shada's August Report
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5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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5.1. NASB Board Quicks
Discussion:
Dr Lewis reminded the board of area membership meetings coming up.
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5.2. Admin Days Report
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5.3. Board/Superintendent Planning Session with McPherson Jacobson
Discussion:
This will be Tuesday August 20 as part of a special Board Meeting.
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5.4. NRCSA member update
Discussion:
Shanon Willmott was selected as our district representative on the legislative committee.
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5.5. Enrollment Report
Discussion:
As of today, enrollment is 707 students if everybody shows up on August 14. Enrollment is up 20 students from last year today, but option enrollments are down. The youth population in our community is growing.
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6. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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6.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee
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6.1.1. Report on Summer Projects
Discussion:
Bruce Scheer listed out the summer projects that were planned and the status on each.
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6.1.2. DLR Report
Discussion:
Pat Phelan with DLR Group presented their findings and what potential needs our district may have. He presented so we are prepared for today and 20 years down the road.
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6.2. Finance Committee
Discussion:
The State Finance Committee will meet again on a date TBD after August 20 when certified valuations are received.
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6.2.1. Budget Progress
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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7.1. Discuss and Consider and Adopt on Second 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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.2. Discuss and Consider and Adopt on Second Reading amendments to Policy 8151 Standing Committees and Policy 8153 Standing Committee on Americanism
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Discuss and Consider and Adopt Amendment to Policy 9320--Business Operations on Second Reading
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.4. Discussion of Communications System / Bus Radio MOU from October 2018
Discussion:
This has been approved so when APS needs to purchase the two new radios, we will not need to get additional approval from the board.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.1. Approve Purchase and Install of Cameras for Two New Busses
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Consider, Discuss, and Approve Interlocal Agreement with Fort Calhoun for Occupational Therapist for 2019-2020.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Discuss Time/Date/Location of Budget Hearing and Tax Levy Request Hearing
Discussion:
The Budget Hearing will be Sept 9 at 6:45 and Levy Request Hearing will be at 6:55pm.
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9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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. |
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10. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel adjourned the meeting at 8:42pm.
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