September 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
| Minutes | |
|---|---|
|
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.
|
|
|
1.1. Call Meeting to Order
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel called the meeting to order at 7:02pm.
|
|
|
1.2. Roll Call
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members present were Matt O'Daniel, Shanon Willmott, Janet Warner, Bruce Scheer, and Jason Arp. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Dawn Lewis, High School Principal Aaron Pfingsten, Elementary Principal Jacqueline Morgan, Athletic Director James Shada, and recording secretary Jenny Hansen. Jessica Scheer was excused absent.
|
|
|
1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
|
|
|
1.4. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
Rationale:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
2. 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:
None
|
|
|
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
3.1. Minutes of the Previous Board Meeting(s)
|
|
|
3.2. Monthly Financial Reports
|
|
|
3.3. Approve Hiring of Kristen Widman as HS Paraeducator
|
|
|
3.4. Approve Hiring of Shelby Kaup as Elementary Paraeducator
|
|
|
4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
|
|
|
4.1. Media Curriculum
Discussion:
Mr. Mues thanked Merrit Gilmore and all she does for the media department and reviewed his report.
|
|
|
5. REVIEW OF ANNUAL DISTRICT PLAN
Discussion:
Dr. Dawn Lewis discussed the annual district goals report.
|
|
|
6. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
|
|
|
6.1. Mr. Pfingsten's September Report
Discussion:
Aaron Pfingston reviewed his principal report.
|
|
|
6.2. Mr. Shada's September Report
Discussion:
James Shada reviewed his AD report and highlighted fall events.
|
|
|
6.3. Mrs. Morgan's September Report
Discussion:
Jacque Morgan review the elementary report.
|
|
|
7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
|
|
|
7.1. NASB Board Quicks update
Discussion:
Dr. Dawn Lewis reminded the board that NASB registrations open September 11 and the board discussed the values of attending this workshop.
|
|
|
7.2. Superintendent Goals Established during McPherson and Jacobson Workshop
|
|
|
8. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
|
|
|
8.1. Committee for American Civics
Rationale:
--We should schedule our first meeting to be in compliance with new laws surrounding the American Civics legislation
--We are statutorily obligated to observe constitution day in some way during the school day on Sept 17
Discussion:
We must meet three times per year and document those meetings. Also, we must observe Constitution Day on Sept 17.
|
|
|
8.2. Finance Committee
Discussion:
The Finance Committee met Aug 24 to discuss the development of the budget.
|
|
|
8.3. Professional Development Sharing
Rationale:
--Labor Relations Confernce will be attended by Dr. Lewis and Mrs. Hansen on Thursday in Lincoln
--Dr. Lewis appointed to NE Council onTeacher Education for a 4-Year Term. Group meets three times annually; makes recommendations to state board of education on teacher education and certification matters (First Meeting Oct 11)
Discussion:
The Labor Relations Conference will be attended by Dr. Dawn Lewis and Jenny Hansen on 9/12/19 in Lincoln. Dr. Lewis has been appointed to the NE Council on Teacher Education for a 4-Year Term.
|
|
|
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
|
|
|
10. NEW BUSINESS
|
|
|
10.1. Discuss, Consider, and Adopt 2019-2020 Budget.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
10.2. Discuss, Consider, and Adopt Levy, set at .995725 for 2019-2020.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
10.3. Discuss and Review Policies 5201- 5305.
Discussion:
Dr. Dawn Lewis reviewed the list of policies with the board. No board action was needed at this time.
|
|
|
10.4. Discuss and Consider Volleyball Net system in need of replacement.
Discussion:
Our current volleyball nets will be replaced. The total of this purchase will be under the $5,000 board approval threshold but it was brought to the board for discussion. Board vote and approval was not necessary for this purchase.
|
|
|
10.5. Discuss and Consider Sale of Surplus School Buses (2001, 2002).
Rationale:
Each Bus has +170,000 miles.
Buses are each 65 passenger. Buses get little to no use at this time, and our fleet has 8 in use.
Discussion:
Two buses are available for sale. Both are 65 passenger buses. Through discussion, the board decided we will post the buses for sale along the highway at the bus barn similar to the previous bus we sold.
|
|
|
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.
Discussion:
None.
|
|
|
12. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
|
|
|
13. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel adjourned the regular meeting at 8:15p.m.
|