October 14, 2019 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
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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1.2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Board members present were Matt O'Daniel, Shanon Willmott, Janet Warner, Bruce Scheer, Jessica Scheer, and Jason Arp. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Dawn Lewis, High School Principal Aaron Pfingsten, Elementary Principal Jacqueline Morgan, Athletic Director James Shada, and recording secretary Jenny Hansen.
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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. Approve Hiring of Sheila Pettit as HS Para
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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4.1. Floyd Everitt High school Guidance Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Harris and Mr. Everitt shared a slide presentation to update the board on the guidance department.
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4.2. Kerri Harris Elementary Guidance Report
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5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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5.1. Mr. Pfingstens October Report
Discussion:
Aaron Pfingston highlighted points on his principal report.
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5.2. Mr. Shada's October Report
Discussion:
James Shada highlighted points on his AD report as well as upcoming events.
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5.3. Mrs. Morgan's October Report
Discussion:
Jacqueline Morgan highlighted points on the elementary principal's report.
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6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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6.1. NASB Board Quicks
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6.2. Superintendent Evaluation Tool
Discussion:
Board members will take a digital copy of the superintendent evaluation tool so they can get it back to Mr. O'Daniel by the November Board Meeting. The results will be discussed at the December Board Meeting.
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6.3. NSCAS/Nebraska Education Profile Report
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Committee for American Civics
Discussion:
The Committee for American Civics met just before the regular board meeting. They discussed what the school did for Constitution Day and upcoming plans for Veterans' Day.
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7.2. Buildings and Grounds Committee
Discussion:
Cody Hillen from DLR group presented on possible future growth plans for APS building and grounds. He shared the history of our current building and phases of growth we have seen in the past. A community meeting was discussed to share options of what we will need to do to accommodate our growth as we move forward as a district. The target date of this meeting will be January 2020.
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7.3. Negotiations Committee
Rationale:
Review Dates for initial meeting with AEA to open negotiations with Committee.
Discussion:
A date will be set for an initial meeting with AEA to open negotiations. This will take place before November 1.
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7.4. Professional Development Sharing
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Interlocal Agreement with Southeast Nebraska Distance Learning Consortium (ESU5).
Rationale:
For Erate Support Services
Will not expire and need renewal any further with new language
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Discuss, Consider, and Accept highest offer for Surplus School Bus (2001).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. O'Daniel opened two sealed envelopes with bids on the 2001 bus. The highest bid was for $2500.99 from a buyer in Grand Island, NE.
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9.3. Discuss and Review Policies 5401-5414.
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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. |
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11. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel adjourned the regular meeting at 8:57 p.m.
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