Monday, September 11, 2023 7:00pm or Immediately Following Levy Request Hearing - 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 regular September board meeting to order at 7:00
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1.2. Roll Call
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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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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.
Resignations: Jeana Hernes- HS Para Hires: Reassignments: |
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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4.1. Media Report
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5. REVIEW OF ANNUAL DISTRICT PLAN
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6. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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6.1. Mr. Shada's Athletic Report
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6.2. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
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6.3. Dr. Morgan's Elementary Report
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7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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7.1. NASB and NRCSA Member Updates
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7.2. Review of Supt Leave Log for 23-24
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7.3. Update on Van Purchase Completed
Discussion:
Purchased for under the approved amount, paid approximately $47,500
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7.4. Commissioners Superintendent Advisory Council Meeting Schedule
Discussion:
1st meeting will be next Monday Sept 18th Dr. Lewis has been asked to be a part of the council.
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8. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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8.1. Finance Committee
Discussion:
Committee met to finalize the budget which was published and presented in public hearing, and given time for public comment.
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8.2. Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
Need to begin thinking about meeting on October, will present the AEA committee with dates
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8.3. Professional Development Sharing
Discussion:
Area Membership meeting Sept 20 at Fremont Middle School, board members let Dr. Lewis know if they wish to attend.
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.1. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Adopt the 23-24 Year Budget as Presented
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. O'Daniel went over the budget again. Gave kudos to the board for putting together a balanced and well planed budget.
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10.2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Adopt Resolution to Increase the Base Growth Percentage Used to Determine the School District's Property Tax Request Authority Up to 6%
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is necessary because of some new legislation out of Lincoln, and it is of the opinion that if the board doesn't take action now, the board's hands may be tied in the future to being able to increase/have growth in the budget. This regulation applies to the tax authorities. There is no guarantee for next year.
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10.3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Adopt Resolution to Set Tax Levy for 2023-2024 As Follows:
General Fund: .756527 ($6,672,219.00) Bond Fund: .065855 ($580,813.00) Qualified Capital Purposes Undertaking Fund: .040085 ($353,535.00) Special Building Fund: .028632 ($252,525.00) Total: .891099 ($7,859,092.00)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Amend Policy 5414-Identification of Learners with High Ability
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion in the spring among admin team, our practice for identifying HAL students was not accurate with what our policy stated, as assessments have changed over time. Wording in the policy is being updated to clarify the policy, ensuring that students are being identified on the proper criteria.
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10.5. Discuss Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Adopt Amended Policy 5006-Resolution & Appendix 1 on Second Reading
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This was inadvertently left off the legal policy updates in June/July
The date to approve the resolution and set capacities for the coming year is now October 15. It has been March 15 in the past.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
New date for setting option enrollment capacity must be posted by October 15, instead of March 15th.
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10.6. Discuss and Consider Entering Into Athletic Co-op with Fremont for Boys and Girls High School Soccer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Last year, there was a discussion with a group of parents asking to co-op with Femont, and at that time Fremont was not interested in co-oping at that time.
Fremont approached us about a CO-OP for High School Soccer. The cost may be roughly $550 per student to join the co-op, determined by the number of total participants, cost of coaches, etc. The invite has been extended to Logan View as well. This will be a spring opportunity for both boys and girls. |
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel adjourned the meeting at 7:48pm
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