April 10, 2023 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:
Chase Kratochvil 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.
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel is absent from tonight's meeting due to a death in his immediate family
Also Present was Superintendent Dr Dawn Lewis, HS Principal Aaron Pfingsten, Elem Principal Jacque Morgan, and Jennifer Arp, Recording Secretary. James Shada was absent due to a prior engagement with baseball. |
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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.
Discussion:
Mike Dywer was present to speak to the board about the progress or lack of progress in the legislative bills. He spoke about how the legislature works and how school funding works. He urged the board to make sure they are doing their homework on the bills and how they might act with our budgets and our funding. Some of the bills will benefit us, such as state aid and special education additional funding towards schools.
He encouraged the board to stay in tune with the bills and the current session, he suggested the board considering a mini retreat in June to discuss the bills that passed and filter out what the changes will look like and affect us. |
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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.
Resignations
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
Discussion:
Allison Mastny
Barina Buresh Crosland and Gabbrielle Morin was present for the meeting. |
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5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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5.1. Mrs. Morgan's Elementary Report
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5.2. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
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5.3. Mr. Shada's Activity Report
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6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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6.1. Legislative News
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Dr. Lewis spoke about the legislative session and filibuster power and how things were going. There are a lot of bills that will change the way we do business and funding structure.
583- $1500 foundation to state aid and then special education funding increase 589 - 3% soft cap on funding, but you can up your levy asking, bill would come with about 1.7 million in additional funding and tax relief. 647 - text book loan- already exists, the bill would change and would take the man out (public school) and work with the private school and state. 681 distribution for lottery funds 683- (tax donations, and tax write offs) for donations made to scholarships- might take money away from schools- as it would be LB 71- parental involvement and access to learning materials, 805- access to youth organizations, would have to allow youth organizations to come in and recruit during school hours. 787- STEM initiation, would add Entrepreneurship to this program 724- waive the requirement for praxis to gain a teaching certificate (still would need to be able to demonstrate the basic competency to become a teacher) 762- work to pathway for teaching 800- cap superintendent salary at no more to 5 times the teaching salary 141 moment of silence- would regulate how you offer a moment a silence lots of talk about mental health, lots to watch, but not much taking shape at this time. LB 77 in final reading, concealed weapon permit- would still not be allowed on school grounds or during any school activity. |
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6.2. Update on Curriculum Director Contract
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6.3. Enrollment Report
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6.4. NASB and NRCSA Updates
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee
Discussion:
Building and grounds met a couple of weeks ago and toured the grounds and what they could improve some enterences, and what things need time and attention.
There is an agenda item later in the meeting for some work to be done. |
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7.2. Finance Committee
Discussion:
The finance committee met on Friday April 7th and discussed the building level budgets to be approved later in the board meeting.
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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8.1. Discuss, Consider and Approve Wages for 2023-2024 for Bus Drivers as proposed
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Review Policy 6615-- Special Education Policy and Regulations/Procedures
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9.2. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Building Level Budgets for 2023-2024
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Buildings and Grounds Projects:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis went over some of the summer projects that would require attention and cost over $10, 000
Asbestos removal in the boiler room- total would be $17.400 for the removal of pipes and hot water tank insulation. Discussion was had on the hot water tank as well, does the school need to replace the tank, and what will the additional costs be? It was suggested to make sure that the school has a price for a replacement tank just in case it is needed. Board would like more information on Proposal #2, but would like to move forward with Proposal #1 for the asbestos removal. Second thing to reconsider is the safety straps on the basketball hoops in the main and old gym. $11, 429 Ali- Cap insurance has suggested this safety feature should be added. These straps are extra safety needed to secure the basketball hoops when they are pulled up for events not needing hoops down. Bobcat updated, and trade in was already done. |
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9.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Modify the 2022-23 Approved Calendar to Forgive Contact Days Canceled for Weather Related Concerns Beyond the Last Built-In Snow Day
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Contract for Special Education Related Physical Therapy Services for 2023-2024.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Chase Kratochvill adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm.
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