April 12, 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 7:00.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The monthly financials are missing the activities report due to a technical glitch with the accounting software.
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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 New Teacher Contracts:
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
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4.1. Music (Band & Choir) Curriculum Report
Discussion:
See attached written report from Mrs Crosland, Mrs Mastny, and Mrs Janke.
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5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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5.1. Mrs. Morgan's April Elementary Report
Discussion:
Mrs Morgan highlighted key points on her attached report.
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5.2. Mr. Pfingsten's April Secondary Report
Discussion:
Mr Pfingsten highlighted key points on his attached report.
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5.3. Mr. Shada's April Activity Report
Discussion:
Mr Pfingsten highlighted key points on the attached report.
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6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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6.1. NASB Report
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6.2. NRCSA Update
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6.3. Report on Enrollment
Discussion:
Update: New 7th Grader starting Monday 4/12/2021 So enrollment total will be +1
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6.4. Cognia Visit Report
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6.5. Legislative Updates
Discussion:
LB2 - if trying to pass a bond, can only assess ag land at 50% of value.
LB83 - allows virtual board members to vote as well LB132 - SB committee - to make sure formula is working LB135 - increase SPED reimbursement. Currently at about 49-50%. Slowly increase each year until year three at 80% LB143 - requires communication from DHHS before they can just place a student LB210 - bill introduced to allow all hs students to be able to participate in activities. HS sets own eligibility standards and we have to trust them. LB322 - student, teacher, parent could call in and say "I believe ___ will hurt themselves or somebody else". Completely anonymous. LB388 - covid opened eyes to needs of broadband in even the most remote areas of the state. LB396 - locally grown resources encouraged to be used in school lunches. LB364 - opportunity for those that donate to private schools to get scholarships LB408 - 3% limit on budget growth. Currently a moving target. No more than 9% over 3 years. LB454 - applies to many schools but Dawn doesn't know much about this one to share yet. |
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6.6. ESSERS II and Facilities Project Update
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Finance Committee
Discussion:
Finance met prior to meeting tonight. Recommendation is a motion about building budgets.
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7.2. Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
Negotiations met last week. Recommendation is an action item later in meeting.
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7.3. 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 Building Level Budgets for 2021-2022
Rationale:
Also included is salary index for the board to review
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Non-Certificated Staff Salary/Wage increases for 2021-2022
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Committee Recommendations:
Para: Increase base to $12.50. 3.5% increase for all current paras Custodians: Set range from $12 min to $16 max, 3% increase as applicable to current staff not to exceed $16/hour Kitchen: 3% Increase to all current staff Secretaries: 3% to all current secretaries (Shelly, Sara, Cindy) Salaried: Tech TBD, Maint and Bookkeeper 3%, Supt Asst change to insurance Bus Drivers: Routes to $48, Activity Pay $15, No Change SPED Van
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Discuss and Consider Policy 5204: Grading System
Rationale:
There has been a request from a board member to revisit our grading scale to discuss equitable scholarship opportunities for our students.
Discussion:
The request came from Shanon Willmott as this could affect our students as they apply for scholarships. Administration will have this discussion with the incoming High School counselor and see what she thinks as far as how this affects scholarships. An ad hoc committee was established for this to continue to move forward including Shanon Willmott, Janet Warner, and Chase Kratochvil.
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9.4. Discuss and Consider 2000 Section Policies:
Rationale:
Policy 2120A (Superintendent Evaluation Regulation) will likely be pulled out and evaluated further. This would best be a summer discussion in my opinion.
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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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10.1. Discussion on Personnel Matter/Request
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To protect and prevent the needless damage to the reputation of individual
Discussion:
The board did not go into executive session. Marty Potter requested a resignation agreement.
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11. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board thanked Mrs Potter for her service.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Matt O'Daniel adjourned the meeting at 9:00pm.
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