November 8, 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 7:00pm
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1.2. Roll Call
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.4. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
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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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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 New Hire:
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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4.1. NSCAS Report
Discussion:
Tashia Wolf presented to the board on NSCAS testing. Updated the board on new things happening and data from the pilot system we have been using. Professional development, instructional coaching and curriculum data was also discussed.
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5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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5.1. Mrs. Morgan Elementary Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Morgan presented her fall information to the board touching on achievements/celebrations, conference attendance and the elementary students raising over $20,000 in their fundraiser.
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5.2. Mr. Shada's Activity report
Discussion:
Mr. Shada presented the activity report to the board with a Fall sports recap and recognitions.
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5.3. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
Discussion:
Mr. Pfingsten presented his report to board- with information on attendance at conferences, and numbers of students currently doing Metro Coursework. FBLA held a food drive with a total donation of over 3000lbs of food to the Washington County Food Bank.
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6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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6.1. Construction Update
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Construction update was presented to board, brick work is over half finished, everything is on track and budget at this time.
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6.2. NASB and NRCSA Updates
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6.3. ESU3 Annual Report
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6.4. Moody's Rating Process for Bond Refunding
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6.5. PreSchool Conversation about Possible Expansion Grant
Discussion:
Discussion on our current preschool program. 2 sessions of preschool currently, 1/2 day sessions provided currently, looking to possibly add a full day preschool for 4 yr olds and keep current two 1/2 day programs as well.
Grants may be available to help expand the preschool, Mrs.Morgan will conduct a survey to parents in the near future for Birth to 4yr old program and find out needs and interests. Grant applications will be open soon to apply. |
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6.6. ELA Pilot Update
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6.7. The "Columbus Plan" Discussion on School Finance
Discussion:
The Columbus Plan information was shared, relating the plan for school funding reform within the state. Will be in legislative session in January 2022
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6.8. Update on Audit Status
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Audit is complete and submitted to the state. Financial statements were submitted on Friday November 5th. Auditor will schedule meeting to go over audit with Finance committee
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6.9. Report on Fuel Tank at Bus Barn Progress
Discussion:
Update on fuel tank- couldn't act on proposals received last month due to needing correct permits and regulations from the state. Permit application is being prepared and will be submitted to state.
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6.10. Supt Leave Log Review
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6.11. Thriving Moments
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Negotiations Committee
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7.2. Finance Committee Meeting
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7.3. Professional Development Sharing
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Discuss and Consider Adoption of PowerSchool to Replace NebSIS for Student Information System
Discussion:
The board discussed Powerschool to replace NebSIS for Arlington's Student information system. The conversation will continue as we receive updated price quotes.
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9.2. Discuss and Consider Purchase of School Bus to Replace 2011 Utilizing NDEQ Reimbursement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
NDEQ Application has been submitted. If approved, awarded funds will be used towards the purchase a new bus.
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9.3. Discussion/Distribution of Superintendent Evaluation Tool
Discussion:
The board will be working with the new Superintendent evaluation tool for the upcoming evaluation. Members are awaiting the invitation to complete the evaluation.
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9.4. Review Board Policies 4000-4012:
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9.5. Discussion of Coffee Act Policy
Discussion:
Coffee Act Policy outlines board policy on board guidelines on spending on celebrations, memorials, etc. Concern was raised earlier by Board Member Warner on the purchase of Funeral Flowers from the board and administration for Dr. Lewis's Fathers Funeral.
Matt O'Daniel will personally reimburse the school back for the amount of the flower expense. |
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10. 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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11. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel adjourned the meeting at 8:35pm
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