March 10, 2025 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:
Cassie Flesner called the meeting to order at 7:02
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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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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:
Tamara Loberg was present to speak to the board about considering making a policy for school cancellations. She suggested that there be a guidelines for cancelling school to prevent staff on the roads when or when students might already be in the building. She also spoke to the board about looking into hiring a full time sub for the K-12 building for the 2025-2026 school year.
Christy Ott was present to speak to the board on the GPA scale, she spoke about the disavantages to students about not having a weighted scale for honors classes, and how they might miss out scholarships. She would like to board to consider the scales for those students going into colleges. |
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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:
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
Discussion:
Erin Reed, Lisa Stork, and Landon Walkenhorst were here to present for the 6th grade. The 6th grade team highlighted the projects and curriculum for the year. They are splitting classes between the three teachers and feel like it is transitioning smoothly for the kids.
Erin Schaapveld and Madison Pawoll were here to present for MS/HS & Elementary Art they showcased some of the students projects and that there are some Elementary art projects now on display at the Local Library. They have an art show coming up in April in Syracuse. |
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5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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5.1. Mr. Shada's Activity Report
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5.2. Dr. Morgan's Elementary Report
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5.3. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
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6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis touched base on Legislative updates, weather related cancellation days, and enrollment.
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6.1. Legislative Update
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6.2. NASB and NRCSA Reports
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6.3. Grading Scale Ad Hoc Discussion
Discussion:
Shanon Willmott addressed the board on the grading scale- she discussed that Millard and many larger schools have moved to a 10 point scale (college based scale, meaning that a 90-100 would be a A)
Most colleges are GPA based for scholarships, and how they award scholarships. If our school is on the same scale as colleges, it helps them out in the long run with GPA's and being able to be awarded more scholarships that are merit based. Shanon asked the board to reconsider the ad hoc committee again and would like to discuss Arlington's scale again. |
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6.4. Enrollment Report
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6.5. State Aid Model Report
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6.6. Report on Days Missed Due to Weather to Date
Discussion:
Days missed due to weather as of today, we have missed 4 days of school and 2 days of late start. We had days built into calendar and will discuss if the board will need to approve any extra missed days.
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6.7. Discussion of Board Retreat
Discussion:
Will Discuss a date to reschedule the board retreat in April.
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6.8. Reminder of Community Engagement Tuesday March 11
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Negotiations Committee
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7.2. Schedule Buildings and Grounds Meeting
Discussion:
Buildings and grounds needs to set a date and meet. Meet on Monday March 17th @4:00
Need to get quotes on repainting the track. |
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7.3. Schedule Finance Committee Meeting
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Review Board Policies 4150-4270:
4150- Evaluation of Certified Staff and Regulations 4160- Reduction in Force Policy for Certified Staff 4170- Leave of Absence and Regulation 4180- Dual Sponsorship of an Activity 4190- Standards of Performance 4200- Qualifications of Non-Certificated Employees 4201- At Will Employees 4210- Hiring-Dismissal 4220- Contract 4230- Assignment and Transfer 4240- Complaint 4250- Non-Certified Staff - Bus Drivers 4260- Standards of Performance for Non-Certified Staff 4270- Staff Payments During Closure |
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9.2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Wage Increases for Non-Certificated Staff for 2025-2026
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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9.3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Enter Into Contract with ESU2 for a Five-Year Period for Special Education Instruction Services (Ben Dobson) Beginning the 2025-2026 Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Last month it was proposed to add an additional sped teacher due to case loads, the board approved the hiring. Ben Dobson was the only applicant for the position, but he is in a educational contract with ESU 2 and they are willing to let us contract Mr. Dobson to fulfill his contractual agreements with ESU. Arlington Public Schools would contract with ESU for the Alternative Certificate for the 5 years that he owes the ESU.
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9.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Curriculum Purchase for Fine Arts (Instrumental and Vocal Music) on Curriculum Adoption Cycle
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Multi-Year Contract with Agile Sports (HUDL) for $9200/year for Three Years ($27,600)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
HUDL is the program that is used by athletics for the camera/recording for sports in the main gym. Typically this is an annual contract that is under $10,000 but they switched this year to a 3 year contract with them.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
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