Since I was gone Friday, the Morgan Plunge update is a little late for everyone. Here it goes:We are almost half way through the first quarter, but the total is less than half way. That may be calming to Mr.
The Fall Annual Book Fair will begin Friday, September 15th and extend through Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, September 21st. Plan ahead for Christmas, get birthday gifts, buy for your favorite teachers, add to your own personal libraries. The books look fabulous and the students will be excited to visit the book fair during library time that week.The book fair theme this year is “Wild West” so there will be a dress up contest for students on Friday, September 15, the openin…
I must have been looking forward to the Ainsworth game too much on Friday, but I forgot to send the Morgan Plunge update to everyone. Here it goes:Mr. Morgan told me that he is starting to feel confident enough that he may cancel his Amazon order for adult floaties to help with his plunge.
I wasn’t sure what to expect this week in the Morgan Plunge. Mr. Morgan was feeling confident as the eclipse, Demoine Adams’ fantastic speech, and Homecoming activities all combine to make finding reading time a little difficult.
We have survived week 1 of school so I’m going to update you on Mr. Morgan’s Reading Plunge. As of an hour ago, students have 343 of the 3,500 points needed to force Mr.
I skipped week nine’s progress so students could be surprised with the grand total. Remember, there are different number of students in various classes and many of the elementary classes are just starting AR, so breaking down the points by class is more to help teachers if they have a specific class goal.School (Drum roll please): 3,503.2…more than 1,000 points above the goal. WOW!!Kindergarten — 60 points1st grade — 232.2 points2nd grade — 151.9 points3rd gr…
Oh man, I thought the goal was made, but not quite. First of all though, the high schoolers are jealous of the 5th grade being able to go home and read after school while they still have practice, work, and homework left. I think they’re remembering the glory days.
Week 6’s Update: Ok…I’m not doing so well on my math, but the students are rocking their reading points. If you look at 9th grade, it’s lower than last week. That must be my math.
Week 5’s Update: After a slow week 4, students have really kicked the reading in gear in week 5. Mr. Morgan was putting up his camping gear, but he may want to wait a little while.
The Arnold School library will once again host the book fair from September 20th to the 27th. The books will be set up in the elementary hallway outside of the big gym. There are books for students of all ages.
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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 after the Budget Hearing on the 8th day of September, 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.
Board of Education met in special session Tue, September 8, 2026 at 8:04 P.M. with all members present.
Meeting called to order
Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Opened Resolution Hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Heard Testimony
Closed Resolution Hearing at 8:09 p.m.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:09 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.
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 8:00 P.M. on the 8th day of September, 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.
Board of Education met in special session Tue, September 8, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with all members present.
Meeting called to order
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Opened Budget Hearing at 8:01 p.m.
Heard Testimony
Closed Budget Hearing at 8:04 p.m.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:04 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.
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 8:10 P.M. on the 8th day of September, 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, September 8, 2026 at 8:10 P.M. with all members present.
Meeting called to order
Motion J. Cool, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meetings. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded J. Cool to approve claims totaling $333,921.06. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Visitors & Guests:
NON-ACTION ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
Motion J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve Recognition of Arnold Education Association (AEA) as Exclusive Bargaining Unit for Teachers for 2028-2029 Negotiations. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 School District Budget. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, seconded S. Cool to approve 2026-2027 Tax Request Resolution. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve xTool Printer purchase. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:58 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 8:00 P.M. on the 11th day of August, 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, August 11, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with five members present: Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple, J. Cool and Strasburg. S. Cool arrived at 8:03 P.M.
Meeting called to order
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call with five members present.
Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote with five members present.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve claims totaling $341,519.43. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Visitors & Guests: 1 Guest
NON-ACTION ITEMS
None
ACTION ITEMS
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 Bus Routes. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Substitute Teacher Rate of $180 per day. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve surplus 2014 Ford Econoline Van for disposal. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
A Budget Workshop is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:36 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 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
