February 9, 2026 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 7:01pm
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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. |
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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: Mrs. Anna Combs, Secondary Spanish Foreign Language Hires: Reassignments: |
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
Discussion:
Mr. Chris Flesner was present for the board meeting on Industrial arts class, and Mrs. Molly Grefe and Miss Jaden Green were present for 1st Grade.
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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 discussed a new location that will be for the Fremont pick-up/drop off for the 2026-2027 school year, the board retreat for March, and kindergarten enrollment numbers for next school year. Dr. Lewis also updated the board with some legislative updates and bills to be on the lookout for that will affect the school district if passed by the legislature.
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6.1. Discussion of Bus Pick Up/Drop Off for 2026-2027 School Year
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6.2. Supt Leave Log Review
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6.3. Finalize Date and Location for Board Retreat in March
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6.4. NASB and NRCSA Reports
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6.5. Discussion of Kindergarten Round-Up Enrollment Numbers for 2026-2027
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6.6. Legislative Update
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee
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7.2. Negotiations Committee
Discussion:
Email will be sent to committee to set a date and time
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Firewall Five-Year contract
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.2. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Purchase/Installation of Vehicle Lift at Bus Barn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8.3. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve 2026-2027 District Calendar as Presented
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The internal use notes will be removed before publication, and the calendar cleaned up before being sent and presented to public.
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8.4. Information Regarding Board of Education Self-Assessment Tool for Discussion
Discussion:
Information was attached and will be presented and discussed at the board retreat in March.
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8.5. Review Policies 6210-6500's:
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Cassie Flesner adjourned the meeting at 8:33pm
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