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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:

  1. 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.
  2. New Online and Hard copy Math curriculum that has been thoroughly researched to help accelerate student learning.
  3. 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 29, 2026

September 8, 2026 Resolution Hearing

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

September 8, 2026 Budget Hearing

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

September 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

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

August 11, 2026 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 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

June 2026 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 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

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