Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, April 8, 2024 7:00 PM Central HS CONFERENCE ROOM 705 N 9th Street Arlington, NE 68002 1. OPENING PROCEDURES 1.1. Call Meeting to Order Chase Kratochvil called the meeting to order at 7:00 1.2. Roll Call Jason Arp, Present: Cassie Flesner, Present: Chase Kratochvil, Present: Brian Laaker, Present: Matt O’Daniel, Present: Shanon Willmott, Absent Motion to excuse the absence of Shanon Willmott from tonight's meeting Passed with a motion by Chase Kratochvil and a second by Matt O'Daniel. Cassie Flesner: Nay, Jason Arp: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea 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 Matt O'Daniel and a second by Jason Arp. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea 2. WELCOME TO GUESTS AND PUBLIC FORUM 3. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Chase Kratochvil and a second by Cassie Flesner. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea 3.1. Minutes of the Previous Board Meeting(s) 3.2. Monthly Financial Reports 3.3. Resignations: Hires: Makenzie Rhoads, Elementary Jaden Green, Elementary Anna Combs, Spanish Zoila Alvarado Mejia, Custodian Ana Axulen Natareno, Custodian Braden Rump, Paraprofessional Reassignments: 4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS Science Nichole Kern was at the meeting to present the Science Report to the board 5. PRINCIPALS REPORTS 5.1. Dr. Morgan's Elementary Report 5.2. Mr. Pfingsten's Secondary Report 5.3. Mr. Shada's Activity Report 6. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT 6.1. NASB and NRCSA Updates 6.2. Legislative Update LB 388-Property Tax Relief, Funding for 1331-Advanced for Second Round without addressing amendments LB1331-Education-Needs LB 388 to work LB 575- Sports and Spaces LB 1402- Opportunity Scholarships 6.3. Video Board Update Fundraising Install 7. COMMITTEE AND REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS 7.1. Negotiations Committee A negotiation committee met in March for classified staff negotiations. A consistent array was used and held for all groups that salary and wages were considered. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Administrator and Director Contracts for 2024-2025: Aaron Pfingsten, 7-12 Principal Jacqueline Morgan, PK-6 Principal James Shada, 7-12 Asst Principal/Activities Director Tashia Wolf, Curriculum and Assessment Director Motion to Approve Administrator and Director Contracts as presented for 2024-2025 Passed with a motion by Matt O'Daniel and a second by Chase Kratochvil. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea Chase spoke on behalf of the negotiations' committee on the Administration contracts - the board received a full array of all the schools used, to compare. The same array of schools was used to negotiate all wages this year. The committee felt like they had a better representation of salaries from the array than in the past, and they felt that the board was meeting or at the mid-point for all wages compared to the array. The board is moving in the right direction in meeting its goal of keeping and maintaining at the mid-point of the array for all salaries. 9.2. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Addendum to Superintendent Contract for 2024-2025 Motion to Approve Addendum to Superintendent Contract for 2024-2025 as Proposed Passed with a motion by Chase Kratochvil and a second by Cassie Flesner. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea Chase discussed the superintendent contract for Dr Lewis. The same array was used to compare wages. 9.3. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Form Ad Hoc Committee to Research and Develop Policy Regarding Adding Activity Cooperative Agreements with other Districts Motion to Appoint Chase Kratochvil, Cassie Flenser and Matt O'Daniel to Ad Hoc Committee to Research and Develop Policy regarding Activities Co-op Agreements with Other Districts Passed with a motion by Chase Kratochvil and a second by Matt O'Daniel. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea The board would like to add a committee to work on research and development for co-op agreements, to help understand the ins and outs of co-ops with other school districts. The goal of the committee would be to determine what the goal is for each specific co-op and whether a policy will need to be created and take a look at what is the best fit going forward for Arlington and co-oping for sports with other schools. Chase Kratochvill was nominated for the committee Cassie Flesner & Matt O’Daniel volunteered to be on the committee 9.4. Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Non-Certificated Staff Wage and Salary Increases for 2024-2025 as Presented The negotiation committee again used the same array of schools and wages to determine raises for the 2024-2025 school year. Wages were mirrored with the certificated and administration negotiations, there were a couple different shift differentials added due to duties that are being asked of some of the staff. Motion to Approve Non-Certificated Staff Increases as Proposed for 2024-2025 Passed with a motion by Chase Kratochvil and a second by Matt O'Daniel. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea 9.5. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Resolution to Cancel 2023-2024 Contract of Mrs. Teresa Van Beek for Failure to Request a Hearing Motion to Adopt Resolution to Cancel 2023-2024 Teaching Contract of Teresa Van Beek for Failure to Request a Hearing Passed with a motion by Matt O'Daniel and a second by Chase Kratochvil. Jason Arp: Yea, Cassie Flesner: Yea, Chase Kratochvil: Yea, Brian Laaker: Yea, Matt O'Daniel: Yea Legally required notice was sent and delivered A hearing was not requested within the allowed time frame A vote at the February board meeting a motion failed to release a staff member from their contract. One of the steps in that motion that was missed was actually voting to cancel the teaching contract. 9.6. Discuss and Consider 2400 Series Policies: 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. ADJOURNMENT Chase Kratochvil adjourned the meeting at 8:07pm Chase Kratochvil, Board President Dawn Lewis, Board Secretary CHECK REGISTER FOR March 2024 (Includes special fund checks) PAYEE NAME; DESCRIPTION; AMOUNT American Broadband; Telephone service (dec & Jan); $451.15 Airgas; Welding gas tank rental; $ 70.55 Arbor Family Counseling; Contracted services Jan & Feb; $2,275.00 American Lift & Sign; Service on Old/Current Scoreboards; $1,677.50 Blue Door Pediatric Therapy; March Services; $2,754.00 Border States; Gym Scoreboards repair parts & Maintenance; $542.27 Martin Clausen (Chem Tech); Pest Control; $ 92.64 Capital One (Walmart); supplies; $217.18 Cengage Learning; Math Curriculum Approved at prior board meeting for 24-25; $45,695.03 Clint Adams; Concrete work; $500.00 Cappel Auto Supply; Supplies for vans/paint for one 11 pas van; $454.98 DB Nebraska Service; Motor for maintenance; $1,300.00 EduTrak; Annual service subscription; $2,301.00 ESU 3; vision services for Feb; $266.06 Enterprise Media; Legal, Minutes; $416.11 Egan Supply; Custodial Supplies; $158.24 Foundation for Ed Funding; Symposium Registration; $ 25.00 Follett Content Soultions; Book order for Library; $1,250.33 Gartner & Assoc; Aaon Motor for HV/AC; $1,198.50 HyVee; life skills, groceries for Breakfast Life skills; $170.39 Hometown Leasing; Copier Lease; $1,810.93 Integrated Life Choices; student services; $3,656.24 Jostens; Chenille letters; $803.25 Jeredith Brands; Cleaning crew for winter activities for gyms; $420.00 KSB Law; Legal services; $405.50 Knudsen's; Fuel for bus barn ( filled 3-26-24); $3,079.05 Menards; Maintenance & Classroom supplies; $262.92 Midwest Distributing; Plumbing supplies; $229.45 Methodist Fremont Health; Athletic Services for Feb; $1,547.00 Midwest Movement; DOT Physical for bus driver; $ 85.00 The Math Learning Center; Math Curriculum Approved at prior board meeting for 24-25; $2,709.72 NCSA; Educator Academy registration; $150.00 NSAA District 2; Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles Registration; $520.00 Nebraska Rural Community; NRCSA Spring Conference; $220.00 O'Reilly Auto; wiper blades for vans & Supplies; $ 91.42 OPPD; Electricity; $9,312.03 One Source; Background checks; $175.00 Omaha Truck; Mower Parts and bus parts; $516.41 O'Reilly's Auto Parts; Bus and van supplies and parts; $312.33 PayFlex; Monthly fee; $100.00 JW Pepper; Music; $ 91.99 S & S Quality Heating; Remove motors and pipes for boiler room; $6,775.00 Thermo King; Def for buses, battery; $311.14 Karen Tobben; Electrical reimbursement for bus usage; $ 35.81 University of Lincoln; Autism spectrum Conference; $645.00 Unite Private Network; Internet Provider; $560.78 Wood River; Natural Gas; $8,164.00 Winnelson; Saw and sensor kit; $636.00 Village of Arlington; Water; $683.40 VISA; MISC Supplies for HS/ELEM; $4,507.69 Waste Connections; Trash; $ - Total Payables (GF checks not mailed until approved by the BOE); $108,706.55 HANDPAYABLES (GF Paid and mailed after previous board meeting but before this board meeting); ESU Coordinating Council; Powerschool PSCB Customs; 225 Casey's; Gas for Vans; $1,072.54 American Broadband; Telephone (bill was not here at Feb Meeting time); $451.15 Wex Bank; Shell fuel bill for gas; $ 56.61 Waste Connections; Trash (bill was not here at Feb Meeting Time); $752.42 Total Hand payables; $2,557.72 Total General Fund; $111,264.27 SPECIAL FUNDS (Building, Bond, QCPUF, Dep checks); $ - Total Special Funds; $ - Hot Lunch Expenses; CWD (Cash-Wa); $8,271.13 Bimbo's Bakery; $1,043.15 Hiland Dairy; $3,325.12 Jackson Services; $309.35 Sysco; $2,454.75 US Foods; $5,520.83 Hot Lunch Total; $20,924.33 ZNEZ AC 05-03-24
