May 11, 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:
Chase Kratochvil called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
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1.2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Jason Arp, Present: Cassie Flesner, Present, Chase Kratochvil, Present: Brian Laaker, Present, Steve Slykhuis, Present: Shanon Willmott, Present.
Also present were Principals Jacque Morgan and Aaron Pfingsten, Superintendent Dawn Lewis and recording secretary Jennifer Arp. James Shada was not present due to a death in his immediate family. |
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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.
Discussion:
No guests were there to speak to the board.
Mr. Kratochvill asked the government students present tonight to introduce themselves and speak to what their future plans are. |
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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.
Resignations: See action item Hires: Reassignments: |
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4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS
Discussion:
Jake Eckhardt, Luke Hoesing and Jake Polk were here this evening to present to the board. They highlighted the strength and conditioning program, the elementary and high school programs, and what they want students to take away from PE classes. Each teacher spoke about what they teach, and grade levels. The main takeaway on the middle and high school side is that they want students to be engaged and take away new skills that they may use in their life, offering both strength training and lifetime sports classes. On the elementary side, it is focused on development and body control, motor skills and modified versions of sports so they can learn and spark interest as they move through school.
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5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS
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5.1. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report
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5.2. Mr. Shada's Activity Report
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5.3. Dr. Morgan's Elementary Report
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6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis went over her leave log, as well as the NASB and NCRA reports. She spoke of the policy update and reports from Perry Law Firm. Currently, once the legislation session is over, Perry Law sends over a report over to NASB, and then it gets sent to the schools and then the revised policies are pushed out to superintendents and service units, to present to their boards.
Perry Law is changing how we will receive the policy updates, we will be charged for the updates for the policies. Attached to the meeting is the agreements for the legal updates, there were two different proposals. Dr. Lewis chose the lesser of the two options, unfortunately we will have to pay for this option as we have to receive the updates. Dr Lewis spoke of the June meeting change, and reminded the board. Shanon Willmott also noted that she will not be available at this meeting. |
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6.1. Supt Leave Log Review
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6.2. NASB and NRCSA Reports
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6.3. Policy Update Service Changes/Agreement
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6.4. June Meeting Date Reminder
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7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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7.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee
Discussion:
The buildings' committee discussed the options for the building designs for the renovations needed for the CTE spaces and courtyard area, and the proposed weight room space.
DLR was here last week to go over the different options presented to the board, with drawings and prices. The committee discussed all the different ideas and options, what they thought was best, how to move forward, and what is the best cost-effective usage, and do they have the support for a bond. All board members were able to ask questions on the slides that were presented tonight. The Committee members and other board members had a great discussion about the different renderings presented and how to proceed. The Committee will begin moving forward with discussions and presenting information to the public to gauge interest and make decisions. |
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8. NEW BUSINESS
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8.1. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Release Teacher from 2026-2027 Contract
Rationale:
Teacher submitted request on April 15 deadline, letter is in her file, upper elementary position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
A staff member submitted a resignation in the timeframe as outlined in the negotiation agreement and policy.
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8.2. Discuss and Consider Required Library Policy on First Reading
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis reviewed the policy and the changes to the statutes. The board had an opportunity to ask questions about books and the policy itself.
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8.3. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve High School Diplomas for 2026 Graduating Class
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis and Mr. Pfingsten discussed the submitted list of seniors who have met the graduation requirements. The board was asked to approve the list of seniors.
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8.4. Discuss and Consider Legislated Policy Updates on First Reading
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis went over the changes in the policies. These again are required policy updates. The board discussed a few of the option policies and admissions policy with a couple of questions, in which Dr. Lewis and Dr. Morgan were able to provide guidance and answer the questions about our current classroom capacities and policies that we follow and how these new updates will or could possible effect our district.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Chase Kratochvill adjourned the meeting at 8:59pm
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