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January 2020 Board Minutes

January 14, 2020

ARNOLD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 21-0089SPECIAL MEETING NOTICEJanuary 7, 2020 7:00 a.m.APS CommonsSpecial Meeting Agenda Present: Duane Bowers, Eric Nelson, Diana Coleman, Joe Cool, Merle Bierman, Mark Sievering, Michelle Preston and Joel Morgan.  Absent: Shane Cool 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 7:35 A….

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January 2020 Board Minutes

January 14, 2020

ARNOLD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 21-0089SPECIAL MEETING NOTICEJanuary 7, 2020 7:00 a.m.APS CommonsSpecial Meeting Agenda Present: Duane Bowers, Eric Nelson, Diana Coleman, Joe Cool, Merle Bierman, Mark Sievering, Michelle Preston and Joel Morgan.  Absent: Shane Cool 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 7:35 A….

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Annual Organizational Meeting

January 7, 2020

Annual Organizational Meeting January 7, 2020  7:18 A.M.Meeting called to order by Superintendent SieveringDeclaration of Open Meetings Law AdherenceRoll call/Pledge of AllegianceElection of Officers:Nelson nominated Duane Bowers for President.Motion Bierman, seconded J. Cool nominations cease, and Bowers be elected by acclamation.  Unanimous on roll call vote.Nelson nominated J.

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Superintendent Contract 2019-2020

January 1, 2020

In accordance with the provisions of the Superintendent Pay Transparency Act (LB470), notice is hereby given that the Arnold Board of Education took action on this superintendent contract at the December 8th, 2020 regular meeting.

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January 2020 Board Agenda

December 31, 2019

ARNOLD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 21-0089 REGULAR MEETING NOTICEJanuary 7, 2020   7:00 A.M.  APS LibraryAnnual Organizational Meeting AgendaCall to Order/Declaration of Open Meetings Law AdherenceRoll Call/Pledge of AllegianceElections  PresidentVice PresidentTreasurerSecretaryApproval of committees, positions, and designationsConsider, discuss and take action to elect Secretary to the BOEConsider, discuss and take action to select Legal counselConsider, discuss and take action t…

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January 2020 Board Agenda

December 31, 2019

ARNOLD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 21-0089 REGULAR MEETING NOTICEJanuary 7, 2020   7:00 A.M.  APS LibraryAnnual Organizational Meeting AgendaCall to Order/Declaration of Open Meetings Law AdherenceRoll Call/Pledge of AllegianceElections  PresidentVice PresidentTreasurerSecretaryApproval of committees, positions, and designationsConsider, discuss and take action to elect Secretary to the BOEConsider, discuss and take action to select Legal counselConsider, discuss and take action t…

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December 2019 Minutes

December 17, 2019

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATIONREGULAR MEETING 7:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 10, 2019MEMBERSPRESENT ABSENT  DUANE BOWERS ERIC NELSON DIANA COLEMAN JOE COOL SHANE COOL MERLE BIERMAN MARK SIEVERING, Superintendent JOEL MORGAN, Principal MICHELLE PRESTON, Secretary to the Board 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…

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December 2019 Minutes

December 17, 2019

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATIONREGULAR MEETING 7:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 10, 2019MEMBERSPRESENT ABSENT  DUANE BOWERS ERIC NELSON DIANA COLEMAN JOE COOL SHANE COOL MERLE BIERMAN MARK SIEVERING, Superintendent JOEL MORGAN, Principal MICHELLE PRESTON, Secretary to the Board 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…

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December 2019 Board Agenda

December 6, 2019

ARNOLD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 21-0089 REGULAR MEETING NOTICEDecember 10, 2019   7:00 P.M.  APS CommonsRegular Meeting AgendaCall to Order/Declaration of Open Meetings Law AdherenceRoll Call/Pledge of AllegianceApprove the AgendaApprove Minutes of Last Meeting(s)Approve ClaimsVisitors and Guests Clay Mohr & Students – Laser DemonstrationNon-Action Items  Review Early Completion Policy 5206Review Part Time Enrollment Policy 50042020-2021 Spanish CoursesAction Ite…

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December 2019 Board Agenda

December 6, 2019

ARNOLD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 21-0089 REGULAR MEETING NOTICEDecember 10, 2019   7:00 P.M.  APS CommonsRegular Meeting AgendaCall to Order/Declaration of Open Meetings Law AdherenceRoll Call/Pledge of AllegianceApprove the AgendaApprove Minutes of Last Meeting(s)Approve ClaimsVisitors and Guests Clay Mohr & Students – Laser DemonstrationNon-Action Items  Review Early Completion Policy 5206Review Part Time Enrollment Policy 50042020-2021 Spanish CoursesAction Ite…

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January 11, 2026

December 8, 2025 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 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

December – January Newsletter

The December – January Newsletter is the third newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Cardinal Chronicle for Dec Jan Master layout (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

    November 11, 2025 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 7:00 P.M. on the 11th day of November 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 Tues, November 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple,  Nansel and Strasburg present.  Cool arrived at 7:03 P.M..  

    Meeting called to order

    Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call with the members present. 

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $334,169.08.  Motion carried 5-0-1.  Nansel abstained, Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple, Cool and Strasburg were Yes.

    Visitors & Guests:  Member of the community.

    NON-ACTION ITEMS

    Project Survey

    ACTION ITEMS

    Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve National Honor Society Food & Incentive Drive.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2024-2025 Audit and Management Letter.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Wheelchair Lift Route Bus Purchase of the Thomas as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote. 

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Nansel to approve purchase of Blue Bird 14 Passenger bus as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to approve purchase of Blue BIrd 24 passenger bus as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote. 

    Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

    The next regular meeting will be Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

    Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:26 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

    October 14, 2025 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 14th day of September, 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 Tues, October, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Nansel and Strasburg present.  Dalrymple was absent.

    Motion Bierman, seconded Cool to excuse Dalrymple from the meeting.  Unanimous on roll call vote.  

    Meeting called to order

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

    Motion Cool, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meetings.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $324,916.97.  Motion carried 4-0-1.  Nansel abstained, Bierman, Bowers, Cool and Strasburg were Yes.

    Visitors & Guests:  Members of the community.

    NON-ACTION ITEMS

    Enclosed Trailer for Play Production

    Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to move Enclosed trailer for play production to Action Item 8.3.  

    Motion passed 4-1.  Bierman, Bowers, Cool and Strasburg – Yes  Nansel – No

    14 Passenger Bus

    ACTION ITEMS

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve designation of Duane Bowers as voting delegate for NASB Conference.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    No action was taken on Wheelchair Lift Bus purchase.

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve purchase of enclosed trailer for Play Production.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

    The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

    Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 9:19 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

    October – November Newsletter

    The October-November Newsletter is the second newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year.

    The Cardinal Chronicle for October-November newsletter (the school newsletter) is available October-November2025use

    You can also download the November Lunch Calendar for November 2025.

    To see an up-to-date Activities calendar please check the Arnold Public School calendar  

    You may also use the rSchool App for Apple and Android phones.  It is a simple download. Or you can go the following web site for activities:   https://www.midnebraskaactivitiesconference.org/public/genie/1009/school/1359/

    The Free and Reduced form is available here.

    Title One Newsletters for Families:

    ElOct25 (1)

    HSOct25

    MSOct25

    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

    Senior Booklet

    The complete fourth edition of the Arnold Gazette newsletter, including the SPORTS articles, can be seen here.

     

    Activities Calendar at A Glance

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