August 12, 2024 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 Kratochvill called the 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
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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: Hires:
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4. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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4.1. Mr. Shada's Activity Report
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4.2. Dr. Morgan's Elementary Report
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4.3. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
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5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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5.1. Report on Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program participation
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https://youtu.be/I6XO74-R37I?si=VOVa4PjwhKxL7P3L
Discussion:
Jamie Smith, Heather Mueller and Kristy Rollins were present at the meeting to present the Unified Sports program to the board. The program is through Special Olympics Nebraska
The board would like to do a little research on costs involved- if there would be any NSAA coaching involved. The board will look at how this program will grow, what costs involved, going forward, costs that will all incur as the years progress. Special education funds can be used to help fund the program costs. The ladies also said there is a lot of community support and members who are willing to be involved. |
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5.2. Legislative Report on the Special Session
Discussion:
Dr Lewis spoke to the legislative changes that happened in session today Monday August 12th- an amendment was made on LB 34 which is the latest effort towards property tax relief.
This bill proposal would drop the amount of general funding levy down to schools only being able to levy $.30 in their general funds and the state would take over the remainder of the funding needed for each school district. |
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5.3. Exit Report from Federal Funds Fiscal Review of 22-23 Expenses
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5.4. NRCSA and NASB Report
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5.5. NASB Regional Meetings Registration
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5.6. Review Arbor Family Use Report for 2023-2024
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5.7. Enrollment Report
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5.8. Discussion of future meeting dates and times:
Sept 9th move to 11th Nov 11th move to 12th
Discussion:
Due to some conflicts happening at the Sept board meeting and November - The board discussed they would like to keep the meetings on the regular days as possible.
The board decided to keep the regular meetings as scheduled and no changes or move to these two proposed dates. |
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6. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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6.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee
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6.2. Finance Committee
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7. NEW BUSINESS
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7.1. Discuss, Consider and Adopt Resolution to Increase Base Growth Percentage for the 2024-2025 Budget
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Accessing the additional 6% that we are allowed to grow for a district of our size. This has nothing to do with the levy and valuation, only the dollars and cents that we are asking in the general and special building funds.
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7.2. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Purchase and Permanent Easement Agreements with the Village of Arlington as Presented
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This came out of the street project. There was a gentlemen's agreement a long time ago and the village is asking for us to grant them an easement to be able to access the handicap sidewalk. The village will purchase this part of the easement from the school-
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7.3. Discuss and Consider Activities Coop Policy and Appendices on First Reading
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7.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Updated Policy 1200-Title IX and Procedures (1200Z) on First Reading
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7.5. Discuss, Consider, and Approve St. Paul's transportation permanent rate at $1.00 per mile
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Buildings and grounds would like to set the rate at $1.00 per mile for the set rate of the busing to St Paul's school
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7.6. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Contract for Occupational Therapy Related Services as Presented for the 2024-2025 Year
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Enter into Agreement with Arbor Family Counseling for the 2024-2025 School Year as Presented
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.8. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Service Contract with Integrated Life Choices (ILC) for Students with Disabilities
Rationale:
This contract ensures we can continue to send students to Roots to Wings as designated in IEP
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. 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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9. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Chase Kratochvill adjourned the meeting at 8:31
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