“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” B.B. King
Education:
BS in Human Behavior Science with a minor in Psychology ih a K-12 Teaching Endorsement, Bellevue University, Omaha, NE, 2025
Arnold Public Schools, 5th and 6th grade ELA, 6th Grade Teacher, 2025-current
Arnold Public Schools Substitute, Spring 2024-2025
Link to Schedule 5th/6th grade schedule
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
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.
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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.
