August 9, 2021 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:
Matt O'Daniel called the meeting to order at 7:00
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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, Chase Kratochvil, and Jason Arp. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Dawn Lewis, Elementary Principal Jacqueline Morgan, High School Principal Aaron Pfingsten and recording secretary Jenny Hansen. Athletic Director James Shada and Board member Bruce Scheer were approved absent.
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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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2.1. Allow/Seek Public Comment on ESSER III (ARP) Funds Plan Proposal Posted on APS Website
Discussion:
No patrons were present. The plan is posted on the APS website.
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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 Para-Professionals:
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3.4. Approve Hiring of 10-Month Custodian:
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4. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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4.1. Mr. Shada's August Report
Discussion:
Mr. Shada was not present as he was at an athletic meeting, but the board reviewed his written report.
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4.2. Mrs. Morgan's Elementary Report
Discussion:
Mrs Morgan highlighted points in her report, including summer programs.
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4.3. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
Discussion:
Mr Pfingsten highlighted points in his report, including curriculum cycles.
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5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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5.1. 2020-2021 Transportation Report
Discussion:
We are looking at the future needs of possibly an additional/replacement van and bus.
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5.2. 2021-2022 School Opening Info
*** Note there were some corrections to times and days misprinted, The Enterprise is running a correction in Friday, August 6th Paper. Corrections attached |
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5.3. NASB Board Quicks
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5.4. Construction Project Update
Discussion:
Mark with Boyd Jones updated the board on the construction projects.
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5.5. Review Enrollment Numbers
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5.6. Information on Re-Funding of the Series 2017 General Obligation Bond
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5.7. Update on Traffic and Student Safety Plan for Drop-off and Pick-up During Construction
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5.8. Update on Coaches Handbook Progress
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5.9. Status of Hot Lunch for 2021-2022
Discussion:
Breakfast and lunch remains free for this year for students. Families still need to apply if they qualify for Free and Reduced because that is where our title funds come from.
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5.10. Review of Survey Responses for Return to Learn in Person Plan
Discussion:
An estimated 10% of families responded. The majority who responded were comfortable or extremely comfortable with the plans.
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6. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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6.1. Finance Committee
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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7.1. Discuss, Consider, and Adopt use of the NASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool
Rationale:
This can be adjusted or modified with the assistance of NASB as needed to make everyone comfortable before we submit it to NDE for their records.
Discussion:
No action was taken tonight as the board feels this warrants further discussion.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Close Employee Benefit Fund and Transfer Remaining Funds to the General Fund
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Discuss, Consider and Approve 2021-2022 St. Paul Shuttle Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Approve Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Depreciation for Building Construction Project ($300,000)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.4. Approve Transfer of Funds from General Fund to Depreciation for Future Purchase of School Transportation ($150,000)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.5. Discuss and Approve Addition of Blair Public Schools to the Fremont Public, Fremont Bergan, Arlington Swimming Co-Op
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
CO-OP would like all Board of Educations involved with swimming Co-Op to approve the addition of Blair Public Schools
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9. 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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10. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel adjourned at 8:14pm.
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