May 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Retreat

Minutes

Minutes

1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

Discussion: Meeting was called to order at 5:10 pm.

2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Tech Equipment Purchase

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approve 2024-25 budget computer purchase of business labs not to exceed $29,000 and chromebooks not to exceed $22,000 as presented Passed with a motion by Cassie Flesner and a second by Chase Kratochvil.

Steve Slykhuis: Absent
Chase Kratochvil: Yea
Brian Laaker: Yea
Shanon Willmott: Yea
Jason Arp: Yea
Cassie Flesner: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

3. Review of Community Engagement Data for Strategic Planning

Discussion: Board members present reviewed all guiding principals of focus presented by NASB as a result of the strategic planning process. Data from 2024 and 2025 community engagement meetings was included as well as NASB survey results. Board strategic plan will include the areas of Academic Learning and Success, District/Building Climate and Culture, District Resources, and Board Governance. Much discussion was held on expectations, communication, and future plans. Dr. Lewis will reach out to DLR to begin the engagement process for the next phase of building renovations/improvement.

The proposed NASB strategic plan as presented will be formally adopted as the Arlington Public Schools Five Year Strategic Plan at the regular June 2025 board meeting.

4. Annual Review of Board Goals

Discussion: Due to time constraints, the board was unable to discuss the current board goals. Dr. Lewis will revise goals in accordance with the strategic plan framework, and presented the modified, updated goals at the June 2025 regular board of education meeting.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:54 pm.

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