The October2020 Newsletter was published by the new Journalism students, and they are excited to share it with everyone The second newsletter of the 2020-2021 school year is being mailed this week. The October edition of the A-Blast (the school…
There was another impressive gain this week, especially in some of the younger grades. I am especially excited to say that a record number of elementary students earned magic tricks…11 different students passed the next 10 points (some the first…
Arnold Public SchoolsMinutes of the Board of EducationRegular Meeting 7 a.m.September 8, 2020Members Present: Duane Bowers, Diana Coleman, Joe Cool, Merle Bierman, Shane Cool, Joel Morgan – Superintendent, Chanc McIntosh – Principal, Michelle Preston – Secretary to the Board of…
There was another impressive gain this week, especially in some of the younger grades. I am putting the totals beside last week’s totals so you can see the change. Good job!
We are excited to present our annual Scholastic Book Fair from September 10th through the 18th. The Book Fair will be displayed in the library, with the tables set up for social distancing.
Here is the link to the Zoom session for Tuesday’s JHS induction and graduation ceremony. Please be sure to invite your parents to watch the Zoom. I will add the recording Tuesday afternoon in case any parents were unable to…
I don’t know if it was the MAPS testing or if students are just getting back into the swing of things, but there was an almost 400 point gain this week.
President: Ella CoolVice President: Anna TullisHistorian: Riata RemundSecretary: Taylor Hanna Miles
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A Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 8:00 P.M. on the 10th day of March, 2026, at the East Campus, in said District. Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District, A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.
Board of Education met in regular session Tues, March 10, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with five members present. Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to excuse S. Cool from the meeting.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded J. Cool to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded J. Cool to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $310,508.67. Unanimous on roll call vote.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Updated Design
ACTION ITEMS
Motion J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve Staff/Student laptop purchase . Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve Elementary Window Project as discussed. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion J. Cool, seconded Bierman to approve Title I Support & Consorting Title IIA, III, Funds with ESU10. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Lawn Care Bids as discussed. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 School Calendar. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:44 P.M.
To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.
The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT DATE
SECRETARY DATE
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 7:00 P.M. on the 17th day of February, 2026, at the East Campus, in said District. Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District, A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.
The Board of Education met in a special session Monday, February 17, 2026 at 7:03 P.M. with four members present. Cool arrived at 7:13 P.M.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Facility LayoutMeeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:48 P.M. The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.
An Annual Organizational and Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 7:00 P.M. on the 13th day of January, 2026, at Arnold Public School East Campus, in said District. Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District, A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.
Meeting called to order by Superintendent Morgan at 7:00 PM with all members present.
Administered Oath of Office to New Board Member Shane Cool.
Election of Officers:
President: Duane Bowers
Vice President: Joe Cool
Secretary: Justin Strasburg
Treasurer: Jen Dalrymple
Motion J. Cool, Jen Dalrymple seconded to elect Michelle Preston as Secretary to the Board of Education. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, Strasburg seconded to appoint Perry, Guthery, Haase, and Gessford, P.C., L.L.O. as District Legal Counsel. Unanimous on roll call vote
Motion Dalrymple, S. Cool seconded to appoint Pinnacle Bank as the Official Depository for all district funds. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion J. Cool, Bierman seconded to appoint the Arnold Sentinel as the official newspaper of the district. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion J. Cool, Strasburg seconded to approve/renew all board policies currently in effect. Unanimous on roll call vote.
President appointed the following committees:
Negotiations: J. Cool, Bowers, Dalrymple
American Civics & Policy: J. Cool, Bierman, Dalrymple
Transportation: Bowers, Bierman, S. Cool
Buildings and Grounds: Dalrymple, Strasburg, S Cool
Personnel: Bowers, J. Cool, Strasburg
Foundation Board Representative: Bierman
South Loup Coop Board Representative: Bowers, Strasburg
Beef Boosters: Bierman, Bowers
Finance: Dalrymple, Bierman, S. Cool
Coop Collaboration: Strasburg, S. Cool
Dissemination to each Board Member of conflict of interest statutes.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 7:18 PM.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Meeting called to order at 7:18 PM with all members present.
Motion Strasburg, Dalrymple seconded to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion J. Cool, Bierman seconded to approve the minutes of the last meetings. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion J. Cool, Strasburg seconded to approve claims totaling $464,474.78. Unanimous on roll all vote.
Visitors & Guests: None
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Senior Meal Update
Fuel Tank Monitor
Classroom Carpet
ACTION ITEMS
Motion Strasburg, J. Cool seconded to approve 2026-2027 Teacher Negotiated Agreement. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, Bierman seconded to approve policy updates 3130, 3131 and 3132. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, Dalrymple seconded to approve ESU contracts for 2026-2027 as discussed. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, Dalrymple seconded to approve 2025-2026 Superintendent Evaluation. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion S. Cool, Strasburg seconded to approve Superintendent Contract of $150,000 per year for 2 years. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, J. Cool seconded to approve Weathercraft Roofing bid for Roof E & F. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
Next regular meeting will be Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:50 PM.
To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.
The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT DATE SECRETARY DATE
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 7:00 P.M. on the 12th day of January 2026, at the East Campus, in said District. Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District, A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.
Board of Education met in regular session Mon, January 12, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Dalrymple and Strasburg present.
Meeting called to order by Superintendent Morgan.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Visitors & Guests: Members of the community.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Board Applicant Interviews
ACTION ITEMS
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bowers to approve and appoint Shane Cool to fill the board member vacancy for the remaining 3-year term. Unanimous on roll call vote.
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Morgan at 7:20 P.M.
To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.
The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT DATE
SECRETARY DATE
A Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 7:00 P.M. on the 8th day of December 2025, at the East Campus, in said District. Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District, A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.
Board of Education met in regular session Mon, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Dalrymple and Strasburg present. Nansel was absent.
Meeting called to order
Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve claims totaling $322,023.08. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Visitors & Guests: Members of the community.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
New Education Profile Ratings
ACTION ITEMS
Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Minivan purchase from the Depreciation Fund to Gateway Motors. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Coop Agreement with Callaway Public Schools. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Senior Meal Agreement with South Central Area Agency on Aging. Motion passes 4-1. Bierman – Yes, Bowers – Yes, Cool – Yes, Dalrymple – Yes and Strasburg – No
Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Board Resignation from Bryce Nansel. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:13 P.M.
To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.
The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT DATE
SECRETARY DATE
