March 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 7:02.
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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. Approve Hiring:
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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4.1. K- 12 Grade Art Curriculum Report from Erin Schaapveld and/or Madison Wakefield
Discussion:
Erin Schaapveld and Maddi Wakefield spoke on art curriculum and changes this year. This included multicultural art and different projects, what they are doing in different grades, the benefits of the additional art teacher, and the upcoming art conference this year on April 14.
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4.2. 6th Grade Curriculum Report from Erin Reed, Morgan Streeter and/or Colter Mattson
Discussion:
Erin Reed spoke for the 6th grade classrooms this year which are split this year into 3 classrooms and a 4th classroom with 5th/6th grade students. She spoke on different programs this year, covid adjustments, and the upcoming 6th grade business project.
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5. REVIEW OF ANNUAL DISTRICT PLAN
Discussion:
Dr Lewis went through the annual district plan which the board reviewed as a group at the board retreat in February. Nothing has been added since the retreat.
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6. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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6.1. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
Discussion:
Mr Pfingsten highlighted key points of his attached report. Prom will be held this year but outside, weather permitting. April 6 is our big testing date. That week will also be our cognia visit.
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6.2. Mr. Shada's Activity Report
Discussion:
Mr Shada highlighted key points on his report including wrapping up of the winter season and what spring will look like as it is mostly outdoors. The musical The Drowsy Chaperone is coming soon.
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6.3. Mrs. Morgan's Elementary Report
Discussion:
Mrs Morgan highlighted key points on her report. This included Read Across America last week being very successful with a large number of students participating.
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7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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7.1. Report on Building/Renovation Project and Lease Purchase
Discussion:
DLR updated the board. We had 14-15 sub contractors show up.
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7.2. Supt Leave Report
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7.3. NRCSA Update
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7.4. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Dr Lewis updated on legislative changes and different opportunities.
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7.5. NASB Update Attached
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7.6. Discussion of Cognia Visit
Discussion:
On April 6 our visit will begin. There is a block of time for the external team to visit with our governing body.
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8. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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8.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee
Discussion:
Bruce Scheer updated the BOA on the summative needs for Building and Grounds for this year. Lawrence wants to get rid of a tree which is blocking a camera on the elementary side and tears the flag.
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8.2. Professional Development Sharing
Discussion:
The board joined an NASB webinar at 7:30.
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9.1. Discussion of COVID-19 Plan
Discussion:
The BOE decided that since we are so close to the end of the year, we will leave the mask mandate in place and we will continue hand santizing and cleaning procedures. We will discontinue temperature checks twice a day and check temps as needed.
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.1. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action on Limited Notice to Proceed with the Building/Renovation Project
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Re-Adopt Option Policy 5006 Appendix 1 for 2021-2022 (Option Capacity)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.3. Discuss, Consider, and Approve 2021-2022 School Calendar
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.4. Discuss and Consider Changes to 2020-21 Calendar for Inclement Weather
Discussion:
The board agrees that due to the nature of the pandemic year, they support the administration team not adding any additional days to the calendar at this time due to the lost days from weather. We will be fine on instructional hours, so the only drawback is the loss of contact/contract days established by the board.
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10.5. Approve 2021-23 Superintendent Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.6. Review Policies 1200-1501:
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11. 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. |
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12. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel adjourned the meeting at 9:50pm.
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