November 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. OPENING PROCEDURES
Rationale:
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
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1.2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Jason Arp, per Executive Order No. 20-34, is attending via Zoom and able to participate and vote in all matter.
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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.
Discussion:
Terra Uhing from Three Rivers Public Health Department attended to update the board about what is happening in her jurisdiction with COVID cases, and the explain how important masking is in their contact tracing, and why schools should remain in session in every Risk Dial level (yellow, orange, and red).
Brianna Ayer expressed her views on mandatory masks. |
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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
Discussion:
Additional reports will be provided for the board members when they are availble.
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
Discussion:
Fall 2019 and Fall 2020 MAPS data was shared and explained to board. The comparison detailed how COVID closure impacted student learning.
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5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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5.1. Mrs. Morgan's November Report
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5.2. Mr. Pfingsten's November Report
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5.3. Mr. Shada'a November Report
Discussion:
In addition to report, Mr. Shada reported on the progress of the baseball dugouts.
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6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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6.1. Distribute Superintendent Evaluation Form
Rationale:
To be completed by December Board Meeting
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6.2. NASB Update
Discussion:
The State Education Conference has been converted to an online only option due to the new DHM which places the state back to a 25% capacity for indoor gathering of this nature.
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6.3. State Education Conference Information/Schedule
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6.4. Staffing Update:
Discussion:
Mrs. Fairhead may move back into her Curriculum and Assessment position for the second semester, and a Second Grade teacher will be hired to replace her, a temporary position at this time.
We are seeking a fulltime School Psych for next year. |
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Finance Committee
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7.2. Negotiations Committee
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7.3. Professional Development Sharing
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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8.1. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Adopt Policy Updates upon Second Reading:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Discussion and Consideration of a resolution authorizing the creation of the Arlington Schools Leasing Corporation and authorize the District to enter into one or more lease purchase agreements with said Corporation in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,000,000, for the purpose of leasing certain capital improvements from the Corporation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Craig Jones out of the Omaha office attended the meeting to walk through the information and answer any questions.
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9.2. Review Building and Renovation Plan Progress and Authorize Continuation to Next Phase
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mitch from Boyd Jones, and Todd and Cody from DLR attended to assist in walking through the plan development, and advise the board of the next steps.
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9.3. Set regularly scheduled special meetings to be held through the building/renovation process:
Discussion:
Purpose of necessary bi-monthly meetings explained.
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9.4. Review changes to COVID-19 Reintroduction Plan with Terra Uhing From Three Rivers and and Take Necessary Action to Approve
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion of removing any gray area from the language to not confuse any families. The plan will be brought before the board monthly/
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9.5. Approve Contract with Ralston Public Schools for Special Education Related Service
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.6. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to repair or replace automatic door system as discussed
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Two bids were considered, and the lowest responsible bid was accepted.
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9.7. Review 9000 Section of Policy Manual:
Discussion:
Policies all pertain to the board of education, roles of board members, and meeting precedures.
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9.8. Hear Testimony Regarding Staff Member Grievance
Discussion:
Mrs. Potter was given ten minutes to state her position. Mr. Pfingsten and Dr. Lewis were given ten collective minutes to clarify their position.
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10. 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board moved to go into executive session to prevent needless injury to the reputation of individuals and consult with school attorney on this grievance matter.
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11. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.1. Take Necessary Action on Staff Member Grievance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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