November 11, 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 7:01 p.m.
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1.2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Board members present were Matt O'Daniel, Shanon Willmott, Janet Warner, Bruce Scheer, Jessica 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.
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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.
Discussion:
none.
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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. Minutes of the Previous Board Meeting(s)
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3.2. Monthly Financial Reports
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3.3. Approve Hiring of Hayley McMartin for Elementary Special Education beginning second semester.
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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4.1. Receive Curriculum Director Report on NSCAS Comparative Data.
Discussion:
Nichole Fairhead shared a report to the board on NSCAS Comparative Data and highlighted key areas regarding our testing results.
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5. REVIEW OF ANNUAL DISTRICT PLAN
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis reviewed the annual district goals with the Board, highlighting our progress this year and what we continue to do to achieve our goals.
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6. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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6.1. Mr. Pfingsten's November Report
Discussion:
Aaron Pfingston highlighted points on his attached principal report.
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6.2. Mrs. Morgan's November Report
Discussion:
Jacqueline Morgan highlighted points on her attached principal report.
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6.3. Mr. Shada's November Report
Discussion:
James Shada highlighted points on his attached principal and activities report.
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7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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7.1. NASB Monthly Agenda Report
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7.2. Superintendent Leave Log Review
Rationale:
Please see attached
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis shared a leave log she will report to the Board quarterly for review of her leave usage.
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7.3. ESU #3 Annual Report
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7.4. Enrollment Figures
PreK-6th Grade 368 7th-12th Grade 340 Total Enrollment 708 ( Nov 1, 2018 was 706) Net Option: 73 (Nov 1, 2018 was 96)
Discussion:
Enrollment numbers have held steady since beginning of year. We have 128 option in students and 55 option out with a net option of 73. Our net option is down which means less money for the district; however, our enrollment is higher than ever. In K-6, our net option is 20 but we are over capacity in every grade. In 7-12, our net option is 53 but we are under capacity.
Some students were option students but have moved into the district so they no longer count toward as option students. |
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7.5. Staffing Update:
Discussion:
A contract has been offered to Hayley McMartin for the elementary special education opening. She is currently student teaching in Arlington and she is set to begin second semester. The current contract with ProCare for this position will expire 12/20/2019 as expected. We will be filling the Head Football position in the Spring when we know what teaching positions we have open.
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8. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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8.1. Negotiations Committee
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Initial meeting was held Oct 22 at 6:30. Norms were discussed and updated. An array of schools was determined to be satisfactory. Updates to data on staff were made. In addition to Sparq data reports, the AEA will have an array from NSEA and Board will have an array from KSB. Next meeting dates will be Dec 4th at 6:30 p.m. and Dec 16th at 6:30 p.m.
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8.2. Professional Development Sharing
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8.3. Safety Committee Report
Discussion:
Deputy Kruse shared the minutes from the last Safety Committee Meeting. Deputy Kruse and the Admininstration Team continue to make progress toward solidifying the fairgrounds as the official evacuation site. Nikki has shared previous work with Dr. Lewis, and the team walked the route.
Part of evacuation plan is that some of building may be in Lock Down and not evacuate to the fairgrounds. |
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9.1. Consider and Discuss next steps with DLR
Discussion:
A January community meeting will scheduled regarding options for our school and building growth. |
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.1. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Engagement Letter with District Auditor Ric Ortmeier for the 2018-19 Audit.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Discuss and Consider Updated Policy 5414--Identification of Learners with High Ability.
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10.3. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Three Year Lease Technology Purchase.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.4. Review Board Policies 5416, Student Fees Policy and Appendix, 5417; School Wellness Policy; 5418, Homeless Students Policy and Forms; 5419, Student Privacy Protection Policy; 5420, Dating Violence Policy; 5422, Pregnant and Parenting Students; 5501, Bus Transportation; 5503, Use of School Buses; 5504, Special Education Transportation; 5505, Safe Pupil Transportation Plan; 5506, Safe Pupil Transportation; 5601, Asthma and Allergic Reaction Protocol and Protocol Physician Form; APS Collaborative Plan; Withdraw From Mandatory Attendance; Discontinue Enrollment Age 16 not yet 18 form.
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis read through the policies being reviewed. She reminded the Board they have been reviewed with legal and there is nothing we could change in any of these. These are legal languages we are obligated to follow.
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10.5. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Contract with Ralston Public Schools Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program for 2019-2020.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.6. Consider and Approve Sale of School Bus 2002 to Highest Bid.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis shared the only bid we received with Matt O'Daniel which was in the amount of $500.
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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 8:53 p.m.
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