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COVID-19 Update

April 29th

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases

April 22nd

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases

April 15th

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases

April 8th

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases

April 1st

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases

March 25th

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases

March 18th

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

March 11th

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

March 4th

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

February 25th

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

February 18th, 2022

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

February 11th, 2022

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

February 4th, 2022

APS Currently has 0 confirmed cases.

January 28th, 2022

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

January 21st, 2022

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

January 14th, 2022

APS currently has 5 confirmed cases.

January 7th, 2022

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

December 22nd, 2021

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

December 17th, 2021

APS currently has 0 confirmed cases.

December 10th, 2021

APS currently has 1 confirmed case.

December 3rd, 2021

APS currently has 1 confirmed case. Close contacts have been notified.

November 24th, 2021

APS currently has 0 active cases.

November 22nd, 2021

APS currently has 0 active cases.

November 15th, 2021

APS currently has 0 active cases.

November 8th, 2021

APS currently has 0 active cases.

November 1st, 2021

APS currently has 0 active cases.

October 25th, 2021

APS currently has 0 active cases.

October 18th, 2021

APS currently has 0 active cases.

October 11th, 2021

APS currently has 0 active cases.

October 4th, 2021

APS currently has 0 active cases.

September 30th, 2021

APS currently has 2 active cases.

September 23rd, 2021

APS has an additional confirmed case. Close contacts have been notified.

September 21st, 2021

This week, APS had an additional confirmed case in the building. The individual developed symptoms over the weekend and has not been in school this week.

September 10th, 2021

APS Families,

I wanted to update everyone regarding COVID-19. This week, we had our first confirmed case in the building. It is likely that we will continue to see cases in our area and district in the coming months.

As parents, we need your help. Please be vigilant in monitoring your child for potential symptoms. If you observe symptoms, please keep your student home. I know this can be a burden on families and students who miss school. This being said, we have an incredible teaching staff who will work with you and your student to ensure that they continue to learn while out and get back up to speed as quickly as possible upon their return. Keeping your sick student home and allowing for recovery is an excellent way you can help our school district continue to provide in-person learning and extra-curricular activities.

We will continue to clean and disinfect our facilities to help reduce the spread. As parents, you are more than welcome to take any additional precautions you deem necessary for your children. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. McIntosh here at school.

Thank you for your help and support.

Joel Morgan

Superintendent

Arnold Public Schools

ESSER III- ARP Fund Usage

As a part of ESSER III – ARP funding compliance, each school is required to post to their website a plan for the use of the ESSER III funds.

APS will use the federal ESSER III funds to provide our students with high quality instructions materials, to diagnose and address unfinished learning, to plan and prepare for acceleration, and to ensure an equitable education for all students.

The following is a list of uses for the ESSER III funds:

New MacBook Air devices to support our districts 1:1 initiative and to equip our students and staff should the need to return to remote education arise again.
New Online and Hard copy Math curriculum that has been thoroughly researched to help accelerate student learning.
Short Bus Purchase. This purchase will provide better spacing to maximize social distancing.

Arnold Public Schools Plan for Safe Return:

Pursuant to the Federal American Rescue Plan Act, Section 2001(i)- ESSER III, the following plan has been created for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services. Feedback on the plan can be communicated with Superintendent Joel Morgan at joel.morgan@arnoldpublicschools.org. This plan will be publicly reviewed for comment every six months for potential revisions. APS Plan for Safe Return.

September 27, 2025

Senior Booklet

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

- Senior Booklet 2025 Master. in PDF form

Board Meeting Minutes April 8, 2025

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

March 11, 2025 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 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

February 11, 2025 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 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

January 27, 2025 Special Board Meeting

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

January 16, 2025 Special Meeting

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

Activities Calendar at A Glance