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November 2018 Newsletter Available

November 6, 2018

The third newsletter of the 2018-2019 school year is being mailed this week. The November edition of the A-Blast (the school newsletter) is available here. November 2018 Newsletter in PDF format for any platformYou can also download the November Activities Calendar  and November Breakfast and Lunch Calendar which has already had many changes) can be downloaded here as well.The Free and Reduced Forms are available here.For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:To se…

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October 2018 Newsletter Published

October 1, 2018

The second newsletter of the 2018-2019 school year is being mailed this week. The October edition of the A-Blast (the school newsletter) is available here. October 2018 Newsletterin PDF format for any platformYou can also download the October Activities Calendar  and October Breakfast and Lunch Calendar which has already had many changes) can be downloaded here as well.The Free and Reduced Forms are available here.For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:To see ol…

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August-September 2018 Newsletter

July 31, 2018

The first newsletter of the 2018-2019 school year is being mailed this week. The August-September edition of the A-Blast (the school newsletter) is available here. AugustSeptember2018.pdf in PDF format for any platformYou can also download the August-September Activities Calendars Calendar and August2018Food.pdf which has already had many changes) can be downloaded here as well.The Free and Reduced Forms are available here.For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these…

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April-May Newsletter

April 3, 2018

The seventh and final newsletter of the year is being mailed this week. The April-May edition of the A-Blast (the school newsletter) is available here. April-May2018.pdf in PDF format for any platformYou can also download the April-May Activities Calendars Calendar and April-MayFood.pdf which has already had many changes) can be downloaded here as well.The Free and Reduced Forms are available here.For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:To see older versions of the sc…

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March 2018 Newsletter Available for Download

March 1, 2018

The sixth newsletter of the year is being mailed this week. The March edition of the A-Blast (the school newsletter) is available here. March 2018 PDF in PDF format for any platformYou can also download the March 2018 Activities Calendar and March 2018 Food Calendar which has already had many changes) can be downloaded here as well.The Free and Reduced Forms are available here.For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:To see older versions of the school newsletter click…

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A-Blast Newscast for March

March 1, 2018

Here is the link to see the videos:Cheerleaders SNL skit  by Jadeyn BubakQuiz Bowl by Landyn ColeWrestling Medalist by Kylee LehmkuhlerTrack Preview by Kenna RogersWildcard and State Predictions by Cade Connellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO3G1NtQ9OUiM8u_gLYnBRg

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A-Blast Newscast for February

February 6, 2018

The journalism students worked hard this past week recording some fun A-Blast Newscasts.  They can be seen on the school YouTube at the following link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO3G1NtQ9OUiM8u_gLYnBRg?view_as=subscriber Spelling Bee InterviewFootball HonorsVolleyball HonorsRead Across America Preview for ElementarySpeech

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February 2018 Newsletter Online

February 2, 2018

The fifth newsletter of the year is being mailed this week. We will also began mailing the newsletter each month during the school year.The February edition of the A-Blast (the school newsletter) is available here. February 2018 newsletter in PDF format for any platformYou can also download the February 2018 Activities Calendar and February 2018 Food Calendar which has already had many changes) can be downloaded here as well.The Free and Reduced Forms are available here.For Other Newsl…

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December-January Newsletter

November 28, 2017

The fourth newsletter of the year is being mailed this week. We will also begin mailing the newsletter each month during the school year.The December/January edition of the A-Blast (the school newsletter) is available here. December-January 2017 newsletter in PDF format for any platformYou can also download the December 2017 Food Calendar and the January 2018 Food Calendar and  December-January Activities Calendar (which has already had many changes) can be downloaded here as well…

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November 2017 Newsletter

October 30, 2017

The third newsletter of the year is being mailed this week. We will also begin mailing the newsletter each month during the school year.The November edition of the A-Blast (the school newsletter) is available here. November 2017 newsletter in PDF format for any platformYou can also download the November 2017 Food Calendar and  November Activities Calendar (which has already had many changes) can be downloaded here as well.The Free and Reduced Forms are available here.For Other New…

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June 20, 2026

June 2026 Minutes

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 9th day of June, 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, June 9, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, J. Cool, S, Cool and Dalrymple.  Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to excuse Strasburg.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded J. Cool  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 J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve claims totaling $286,225.23.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Bierman, seconded S. Cool to approve 2026 Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded S. Cool to approve Surplus of Property for Disposal.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2026 Audit Proposal with MJK CPA.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:25 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

May 2026 Board Minutes

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 12th day of May, 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, May 12, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with all present.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded J. Cool to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion S. Cool, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $431,521.89.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Security Cameras

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Policy 5209-School Library Materials & Parent Access – 2nd Reading.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion S. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve Chip Seal Project with Tri State Paving.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:59 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.

April-May ’26 Newsletter

The April-MayMaster is the fourth newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Cardinal Chronicle for April-May Newsletter (the school newsletter) is available.

For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:

To see older versions of the school newsletter click here.

  • To see historical versions of school newsletters (from the early 1940s forward) click here
  • To see alumni newsletters click here

March 10, 2026 Board Minutes

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

Feb 17, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes

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.

Board Minutes January 13, 2026

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

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