Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, April 12, 2021 7:00 PM Central HS CONFERENCE ROOM 705 N 9th St Arlington, Nebraska 68002 1. OPENING PROCEDURES 1.1. Call Meeting to Order Matt O'Daniel called the meeting to order at 7:00. 1.2. Roll Call 1.3. Pledge of Allegiance 1.4. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda Motion to approve the regular meeting agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Bruce Scheer and a second by Chase Kratochvil. Jason Arp: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea, Bruce Scheer: Yea, Janet Warner: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 2. WELCOME TO GUESTS AND PUBLIC FORUM 3. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Janet Warner and a second by Shanon Willmott. Jason Arp: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea, Bruce Scheer: Yea, Janet Warner: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 3.1. Minutes of the Previous Board Meeting(s) 3.2. Monthly Financial Reports 3.3. Approve New Teacher Contracts: *Melissa Moran (1st Grade) *Jacob Duhey (Secondary English) 4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS 4.1. Music (Band & Choir) Curriculum Report Mrs. Crosland, Mrs. Mastny, and Mrs. Janke were in attendance to present to the board on music in the High school and Elementary. 5. PRINCIPALS REPORTS 5.1. Mrs. Morgan's April Elementary Report 5.2. Mr. Pfingsten's April Secondary Report 5.3. Mr. Shada's April Activity Report 6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 6.1. NASB Report 6.2. NRCSA Update 6.3. Report on Enrollment 6.4. Cognia Visit Report 6.5. Legislative Updates LB2/AM638: 50% of assessed value on ag land for new bonds only LB83: Virtual Board Meetings/Open Meetings Act/BOE minutes/agenda posting LB132: Create School Finance Review Committee LB135: Raise SPED expense reimbursement to 80% LB143: DHHS/School Communication LB210: Homeschool Extracurricular Participation LB322: Statewide reporting system for threats LB388: $20 Investment for Rural Broadband LB396: School to Farm Program Act LB364: Opportunity Scholarships (deductions for donations to private schools for scholarship purposes) LB408: 3% Budget Growth Lid, with AM371 9% over 3 Years LB454: School Property Stabilization (state aid for schools relying on property taxes for 70%+ of formula needs) 6.6. ESSERS II and Facilities Project Update 7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS 7.1. Finance Committee Finance met prior to meeting tonight. 7.2. Negotiations Committee Negotiations met last week. 7.3. Professional Development Sharing 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Building Level Budgets for 2021-2022 Motion to Approve Building Level Budgets as presented. Passed with a motion by Matt O'Daniel and a second by Janet Warner. Jason Arp: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea, Bruce Scheer: Yea, Janet Warner: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 9.2. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Approve Non-Certificated Staff Salary/Wage increases for 2021-2022 Motion to Approve Non-Certificated Staff wages/salaries as discussed. Passed with a motion by Chase Kratochvil and a second by Bruce Scheer. Jason Arp: Abstain, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea, Bruce Scheer: Yea, Janet Warner: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 9.3. Discuss and Consider Policy 5204: Grading System 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. 9.4. Discuss and Consider 2000 Section Policies: 2000: Functional Principle of Administration 2010: Election of Administrative Personnel 2100: Superintendent of Schools 2110: Duties of the Superintendent 2120: Superintendent Evaluation 2120A: Superintendents' Evaluation Regulation 2200: The Principalship 2210: Duties of Principal 2220: Evaluation of Principals 2400: Line of Authority 2410: Administrative Action in Emergencies 2420: Staff Handbooks 2430: Attendance at Professional Growth Meetings 2440: Administrative Action in Absence of Policy 10. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10.1. Discussion on Personnel Matter/Request The board did not go into executive session. The Certified Staff Member requested a resignation agreement. 11. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS Motion to accept offer of resignation from Marty Potter, contingent upon acceptance of contract by a suitable replacement and signing of a resignation agreement. Passed with a motion by Shanon Willmott and a second by Janet Warner. Jason Arp: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea, Bruce Scheer: Yea, Janet Warner: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea Motion to authorize the superintendent to work with legal counsel to draft a resignation agreement as discussed to be presented for approval by the board. Passed with a motion by Shanon Willmott and a second by Janet Warner. Jason Arp: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea, Bruce Scheer: Yea, Janet Warner: Yea, Shanon Willmott: Yea 12. ADJOURNMENT Matt O'Daniel adjourned the meeting at 9:00 pm. Matt O’Daniel, Board President Dawn Lewis, Board Secretary CHECK REGISTER FOR APRIL 2021 BOARD MEETING, (Includes special fund checks), PAYEE NAME, DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT American Broadband, Telephone service, $481.68 Airgas Inc, Monthly tank rental, $ 297.13 Border States, Maintenance Supplies, $290.75 Border States, Maintenance Supplies, $511.58 Bound to Stay Bound Books, Books order, $130.62 Clausen, Martin, Chem Tech Pest Solutions, $ 92.64 Cashwa Distributing, Food Order, $ 6,444.22 CDW-G, IT supplies, $35,932.40 Earthgrains (Bimbo Bakeries), Food Order, $1,600.56 Enterprise Publishing, BOE meeting notice, $ 9.45 Enterprise Publishing, Public notice for March BOE, $10.35 Egan Supply, Service Call, $ 566.17 Egan Supply, Maintenance Supplies, $214.64 ESU #2, Psych services, $14,089.64 ESU #2, Psych services, $17,982.00 Enterprise Publishing, Board Meeting minutes, $ 117.45 Egan Supply Inc, Maintenance Supplies, $3,043.10 Fort Calhoun Community Schools, OT Services April, $ 2,133.57 Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher, FCS Curriculum, $13,970.58 Grefe Excavating, River rock to Baseball field, $ 2,763.00 Hometown Leasing, Printer Copier Lease, $1,723.15 Hansen Tire, FIX Turbo on Bus 2011, $1,235.35 Hiland Dairy, Milk/Dairy Order, $ 3,407.94 Huss, Jamie, Athletic Svcs January, $3,000.00 Hansen Tire, Repair bus 2013, $1,096.78 Hireright, Drug Tests/Supplies, $31.40 Herff Jones LLC, Graduation supplies, 105.05 Hansen Tire, Engine light and code bus 2013, $310.00 Houghlin Mifflin Company LLC, Social Studies supplies, $165.75 Instrumentalist, Choral Print Certificate, $27.50 Jones School Supply, Letter pins, $185.85 Jackson Service, Kitchen Supplies, $144.54 Knudsen Oil, Fuel, $1,817.22 LE Learn to Move, PT Services, $ 320.59 Menards, Library supplies, $ 66.96 Macgill and Co, Exergen Probe Covers, $81.80 McGraw Hill Education, Health Curriculum for 21-22, $ 6,286.60 Menards, Baseball Field Supplies, $388.84 Menards, Maintenance Supplies, $161.70 NSAA District 2, District Music Contest, $202.50 NSAA District 2, Band District Music Contest, $152.50 NASCD, Membership - curriculum director, $40.00 NRCSA, NRCSA spring conference - Lewis, $210.00 NASB, NAEP conference - virtual, $ 200.00 Omaha Truck, Bus Maintenance, $4,685.42 OWH, Help Wanted HS Language Art, $605.00 OPPD, Electricity, $8,326.61 One Source, Background checks, $41.00 Pearson Education, Envision math, $503.22 Pearson Education, MS World History, $1,620.57 Pearson Education, Reading, $ 924.08 JW Pepper and Son, Music, $101.98 JW Pepper and Son, Music, $331.58 Payflex, Payflex, $100.00 Really Good Stuff, Zingo, Sight word game, $34.98 Symmetry Energy Solutions (BHE), Natural Gas, $ 4,087.10 S&S Locksmith, Baseball Field Lock, $80.50 Sorensen Sod, 6000 Sq Feet Sod and Installation, $1,800.00 Scholastic Inc, Traits Writing, $868.98 Sysco Pegler, Food Order, $4,561.53 Two Rivers Bank, Direct Deposit Payment Fee, $18.00 Thermo King Christensen, Tote of Def for Buses, $72.00 Thompson Music, Tenor Sax Repair, $125.00 United Private Networks, Distance Learning, $559.33 US Foods, Food Order, $5,738.91 Village of Arlington, Water, $779.03 VISA, Supplies, $2,784.89 Welden Parts, Bus parts, $20.45 Weiss Steve music, Band, $2,086.90 Winnelson, Plumbing Supplies, $604.69 Walmart, supplies, $222.18 Waste Connections, Trash Service, $498.96 Winnelson, Plumbing Supplies, $66.72 Zaner-Bloser, Handwriting, $2,248.07 Total Payables (checks not mailed until approved by the BOE), $166,541.23 HANDPAYABLES (Paid and mailed after previous board meeting but before this board meeting) Chad Christensen, Baseball Field garage door removal and installation, $2,780.00 Waste Connections, Trash Service, $481.68 NCSA, Membership renewal, $ 335.00 Rodney P Krause, Cabinet Painting new dugouts, $920.00 Wex Bank, Shell Bill, $ 2,203.53 K&K Fence, Fencing for new dugouts, $1,400.00 William Wofford, Painting new dugouts, $1,047.24 Total Handpayables, $ 9,167.45 Total General Fund, $175,708.68 SPECIAL FUNDS (Cut in previous month but may not have cleared bank yet), DLR Group, Architechtural Services, $48,644.34 Total Special Funds, $ 48,644.34 ZNEZ AC 4-23-21
