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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 8th day of April, 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, April 8, 2025 at 8:01 P.M. with all members present.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve claims totaling $300,804.02. Motion carried 5-0-1 (Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Dalrymple and Strasburg), Nansel abstained.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
MOTION by Justin Strasburg that the Board of Education of this School District should and does hereby approve and adopt the Resolution, as presented and attached hereto, with regard to the ranking and selection of BD Construction as the top ranked construction manager at risk for a potential school facility improvement project.
Board member Bryce Nansel seconded the MOTION. After discussion and on roll call vote, the following Board members voted in favor of passage and adoption of the above Motion and Resolution: Bryce Nansel, Justin Strasburg, Merle Bierman, Duane Bowers, Joe Cool, and Jen Dalrymple.
The following Board members voted against the same: None.
The following Board members were absent or not voting: None.
The above Motion and Resolution having been consented to by a majority of the members of the Board of Education of this School District, were declared as passed and adopted by the Board President at a duly held and lawfully convened meeting in full compliance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Law.
Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2025-2026 Teacher Contract for Erin Wyckoff. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve computer order. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Cool, seconded Bierman to approve surplus of 2014 Dodge Avenger for disposal by the Superintendent. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2025 Chrysler Pacifica purchase from Depreciation for the amount of $44,644. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:45 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 11th day of March, 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, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with four members present. Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple and Nansel were present. Cool arrived at 7:09 P.M. and Strasburg arrived at 7:17 P.M.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote with the four members present.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $314,765.54. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Bierman, Bowers, Cool and Dalrymple), Nansel abstained.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Initial Facility Design
Driver’s Education Car
Motion Cool, seconded Nansel to move non-action item Driver’s Education Car to action item 8.7. Unanimous on roll call vote
ACTION ITEMS
Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Municipal Advisor Agreement with Northland Securities. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve resignation of Molly Ryan with regrets. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Nansel to approve 2025-2026 Teacher Contract for CeeAnna Beel. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve Title I Support & Consorting Title IIA and III Funds with ESU10. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, seconded Nansel to approve Lawn Care Bids as discussed. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Nansel to approve 2025-2026 School Calendar. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to approve authorization to Superintendent to purchase Driver’s Education Vehicle up to $50,000. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:32 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 A.M. on the 11th day of February, 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, February 11, 2025 at 7:00 A.M. with all members present.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to approve the minutes of the last meetings. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve claims totaling $296,353.14. Motion carried 5-0, Nansel abstained.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Arnold Tree Board Tree Grant
Emergent 3 App
Study Sync Grades 9-10
ACTION ITEMS
Motion Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2025-2026 Teacher Contract for Jessica Vohs. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Nansel, seconded Strasburg to approve waive the 1st Reading and adopt Board Policy 7070 for Construction Manager at Risk. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve Construction Manager at Risk method of construction delivery for a potential school facility improvement project under the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Nansel to approve Construction Manager at Risk selection criteria and evaluation weights for a potential school facility improvement project. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Nansel to approve appointed members to the Construction Management at Risk Selection committee for a potential school facility improvement project. Derek Aldridge – Legal Representative, Representative from Wilkins Architecture, Justin Strasburg, Byrce Nansel, Joe Cool, Dave Smith, Scott McDowell and Joel Morgan. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Dalrymple, seconded Cool to approve renewal of membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) for 2025-2026. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, seconded Nansel to approve 2025-2026 Principal Contract as discussed. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:21 A.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 27th day of January, 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 a special session Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with all members present.
Meeting called to order
Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Visitors & Guests: Members of the community were in attendance.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Construction Manager Discussion : Hausmann Construction Presentation
Facility Design & Review Discussion
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:38 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 6:00 P.M. on the 16th day of January, 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 a special session Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. with all members present.
Meeting called to order
Motion Strasburg, seconded Dalrymple to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Visitors & Guests:
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Wilkins ADP Facility Presentation
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 7:58 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
