October 13, 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:
Chase Kratochvil called the meeting to order at 7:00
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1.2. Roll Call
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Jason Arp: Present, Cassie Flesner: Present, Chase Kratochvil: Present, Brian Laaker: Present, Shanon Willmott: Present. Steve Slykhuis was absent due to work conflict but participated via zoom.
Jacque Morgan, Elem Principal, Dawn Lewis, Superintendent, James Shada (present for a portion of the meeting), and recording Secretary Jennifer Arp were also present. Aaron Pfingsten was present for the last half of the meeting due to the NCC Volleyball game being held in the main gym. He arrived once the game had concluded. |
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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. |
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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: Hires: Reassignments: |
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
Discussion:
Mrs. Holly Toft was present for tonight's meeting for the guidance/counselors report.
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5. REVIEW OF ANNUAL DISTRICT PLAN
Discussion:
This is the first time the board has seen the strategic planning chart from "Frameworks", This is the new program we are utilizing this year for our goals, through DRL. The board will use this new format to update and go over goals throughout the year,
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6. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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6.1. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
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6.2. Mr. Shada's Activity Report
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6.3. Dr. Morgan's Elementary Report
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7. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis reviewed her leave log, enrollment report, and the superintendent evaluation timeline.
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7.1. Report from Commissioners Supt Advisory Council Meeting
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7.2. NASB and NRCSA Reports
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7.3. Supt Leave Log Review
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7.4. Enrollment Report Oct 1 Snapshot
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Enrollment Report Oct 1 Snapshot
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7.5. Review of Supt Evaluation Timelines:
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7.6. External Visit Change of Date
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8. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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8.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee
Discussion:
Committee met Friday October 10th- went over the new van purchase and the wraps for the vans, and some new items for the bus barn,and the Mechanic.
Board Discussed some items outside the building that pertain to Maintenance- Need for a bike rack for the MS/HS side, and possibly adding some more bike racks for the elementary side as well. There will be some bids gotten for these items and for some reseeding of the grounds of the fields and lawn. |
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8.2. Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
Will need to schedule the first meeting with the AEA looking at Oct 28th @ 4:15
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8.3. Professional Development Sharing
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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9.1. Discuss and Consider Policy 3132- Internal Controls on Second Reading
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board discussed the policy again on the second reading at tonights meeting.
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10. NEW BUSINESS
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10.1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Adopt 2025-2026 Option Capacity and Resolution
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Review Policies 5401-5414:
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11. 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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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board entered into Executive session at 8;28
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12. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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