February 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 7:03.
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1.2. Roll Call
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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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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
Discussion:
Dr Lewis explained the large bills to DLR are part of the contract.
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3.3. Accept Resignation for purpose of Retirement from Floyd Everitt
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3.4. Approve hiring of Curriculum Director Tashia Wolf
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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4.1. 5Th Grade Curriculum Report
Discussion:
Carla Kaup and Katie Prenzlow spoke for the 5th grade classrooms which are split this year into 3 classrooms and a 4th classroom with 5th/6th grade students. They spoke on the different curriculums in 5th grade and what they are doing with them this year.
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4.2. Family Consumer Science Curriculum Report
Discussion:
Mr Hart was not available due to wrestling so the board is encouraged to reach out directly to him with any questions on his report.
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5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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5.1. Mrs. Morgan's Elementary Report
Discussion:
Mrs Morgan highlighted key points on her report.
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5.2. Mr. Shada'a Activity Report
Discussion:
Mr Pfingsten highlighted key points on the athletic report.
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5.3. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
Discussion:
Mr Pfingsten highlighted key points of his report.
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6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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6.1. NASB Board Quicks
https://nasb.enviseams.com/docs/default-source/board-quicks/board-quicks---feb-2021.pdf?sfvrsn=3b7b6977_4
Discussion:
The legislative conference was held virtually.
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6.2. NRCSA Update
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6.3. Discussion of Legislative Bills to watch:
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6.4. Review of COVID risk dials and plan/protocols
Discussion:
We have been in Orange since November and the risk dial hasn't changed much. The board will keep the policies as they are and revisit this in March.
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
The negotiations committee met a little over a week ago to review the admin contracts, salaries, and benefits.
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Approve Early Retirement Incentive Program Applications as Presented.
Harris Everitt
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Contracts for Secondary Principal, Elementary Principal, and Assistant Principal as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
No changes to the contractual wording this year, only salaries and health benefits.
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9.3. Discuss and Consider Contract for Superintendent
Discussion:
The Negotiations committee met to discuss this contract. It will be posted publicly on our website for 30 days per statute before approval.
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9.4. Discuss and Approve bid for 2009 Maroon Dodge Caravan (not in working order)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Discussion, Consider, and Approve Purchase of Family Consumer Science Curriculum
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.6. Discuss, Consider and Approve Purchase of Health Curriculum
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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 8:08pm.
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