July 13, 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:
Chase Kratochvil called the meeting to order at 7:00pm
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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 public members were present to address the board.
4 FBLA members who attended National FBLA, presented to the board their many accomplishments and achievements from their trip to Nationals in San Antonio, Texas. The students reflected on the trip, competing and their favorite moments from the trip. |
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2.1. FBLA National Qualifying Students
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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: Hires: Reassignments: |
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4. BOARD GOALS AND STRATEGIC PLAN
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis updated and reviewed the working document for the board goals that are renewed quarterly.
She highlighted any new additions that are either required or have been added since last quarter, and the board had the ability to ask any questions or for clarification. |
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5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Discussion:
Dr. Lewis spoke to the board of the NASB and NCRA report, as well as the NASB Area membership meeting that will be located in Fremont.
She also addressed the board with information on the upcoming events for the remainder of the summer with Admin days coming at the end of July. Information/postcards were handed to the board on the upcoming postcard mailer that will be sent out for the Bond Project Proposal. Dr. Lewis said she would speak to the project manager to make sure we are on schedule with all the data. The board asked a few questions about some of the information that was currently presented on the postcard in regard to the bond amount, and the levy for tax asking. |
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5.1. NASB and NRCSA Reports
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5.2. NASB Area Membership Meetings
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5.3. Admin Days/July Schedule
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5.4. Report on Data from Bond Project Proposal
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5.5. Review ALICAP Annual Visit Report
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6. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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6.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee
Discussion:
The buildings and grounds reviewed some of the items that they have been meeting on. They are planning on meeting again soon. THere are a couple of action items later on this meeting
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7. NEW BUSINESS
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7.1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve 2025-2026 Budget as Amended:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
There was a public hearing that was held tonight at 6:45 pm that went over the budget amendment. THe budget needs to be amended so that we do not go over our budgeted amount.
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7.2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Set Hot Breakfast and Lunch Prices for 2026-207 as Discussed:
Breakfast: $2.00 (+.25 ) K-6 Lunch: $3.05 (+.35) 7-12 Lunch: $3.30 (+.35) Adult Lunch: $5.00 (+.15)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.3. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Contract for Custodial Services for 2026-2027
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board discussed in the buildings and grounds portion of tonight meeting. The three companies that they reached out to, 2 provided quotes.
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7.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve BusRight Renewal for 2026-2027
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.5. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Interlocal Agreement with Fort Calhoun for SPED Occupational Therapy Instructor for 2026-2027
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.6. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Athletic Stadium Lighting Upgrade Project with ALICAP for a District Contribution Not to Exceed $30,000
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Buildings and grounds discussed more information earlier in their report to the board. This is a project that will need to be updated in the near future, and our insurance company suggested that we do this upgrade now. They have other schools in the ALICAP insurance group that will also be participating to make the cost more effective to each school.
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7.7. Hold Public Hearing, Take Public Comment On, and Reaffirm Policy 5416: Student Fees and Appendix
Discussion:
Public comment was held, no comment was made. The board had the opportunity to ask any questions and reaffirm the poicies.
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7.8. Review and Reaffirm Policy 6400 - Parental Involvement
Discussion:
Board reaffirmed the attached policy.
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7.9. Review and Reaffirm Policy 5415 - Bullying Policy
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8. ADJOURNMENT
Discussion:
Mr. Kratochvil adjourned the meeting at 8:33 pm
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