April 13, 2020 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 7:01 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. Accept Teacher Resignation for Desiree Hayden-Parra
Discussion:
Mrs Hayden-Parra's letter of resignation is attached.
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3.4. Approve Teaching Contracts:
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3.4.1. Morgan Streeter Upper Elementary
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3.4.2. Claire Weber for Lower Elementary
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3.4.3. Luke Hoesing for Physical Education
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3.4.4. Jeff Kment for High School Science
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3.4.5. Madison Wakefield for Art
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3.4.6. Elsa Glasford for Spanish
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3.4.7. Amanda Dennis for Math Interventionist
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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4.1. Science
Discussion:
Dr Lewis and Nichole Fairhead briefly went through the science report shared and some curriculum points.
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5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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5.1. Mr. Shada's April Report
Discussion:
Mr. Shada listed for the board what would have happened this spring. This spring is treated as a rain out year so if a game should have been a home game this year, it will be away next year.
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5.2. Mr. Pfingsten's April Report
Discussion:
Mr Pfingston shared tentative plans for graduation and other plans that have changed due to COVID-19.
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5.3. Mrs. Morgan's April Report
Discussion:
Mrs Morgan reported what teachers have been doing to adopt to the changes due to COVID-19. Staff are working hard to continue students' education.
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6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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6.1. NRCSA Update
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6.2. NASB Updates
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6.3. COVID-19 Updates
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Professional Development Sharing
Discussion:
Dr Lewis reported that the NRCSA spring conference has been postponed until May and might be cancelled completely. NCSA will be virtual this week. Dr Lewis and Jenny Hansen are attending.
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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8.1. Discussion with DLR on Facility Options.
Discussion:
Cody with DLR was here to discuss other construction options. He put together a budget for a single-story addition which would be nearly $3million. This amount will not include other renovations. Currently, the board is in favor of this plan.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
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9.1. Discuss and Consider Policy 1501-Community Relations, Emergency Exclusion of Persons from School
Discussion:
Dr Lewis presented this new policy to the board as recommended by Perry Law Firm. This policy would give the superintendent the authority to exclude a person from the school building if they are considered a health or safety risk to others. Janet Warner had questions regarding how this would be determined to be paid or unpaid and would the superintendent make that decision or would it need to be taken to the board.
This is the first reading of this policy. It will be read again at the May meeting. |
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9.2. Discuss and Consider Policy 1500--Community Relations, Emergency Closure of School Buildings
Discussion:
This is a second new policy that would give administration the authority to close the school building if needed. We were able to for COVID-19 due to the governor requirement but this would allow that decision to be made by administration. This is a first reading of this policy and it will be read again at the May board meeting. |
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9.3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resolution to Authorize Superintendent to Adjust Grading and Course Credits for Quarter 4 Due to Pandemic.
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 regular meeting at 8:10 pm.
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