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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.

 

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    June 17, 2026

    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

    May 2026 Board Minutes

    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.

    April-May ’26 Newsletter

    The April-MayMaster is the fourth newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year.

    The Cardinal Chronicle for April-May Newsletter (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

    March 10, 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 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

    Feb 17, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes

    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.

    Board Minutes January 13, 2026

    An Annual Organizational and Regular 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 13th day of January, 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.

    Meeting called to order by Superintendent Morgan at 7:00 PM with all members present. 

    Administered Oath of Office to New Board Member Shane Cool.

    Election of Officers:

    President:  Duane Bowers

    Vice President: Joe Cool

    Secretary: Justin Strasburg

    Treasurer: Jen Dalrymple

    Motion J. Cool, Jen Dalrymple seconded to elect Michelle Preston as Secretary to the Board of Education.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Bierman, Strasburg seconded to appoint Perry, Guthery, Haase, and Gessford, P.C., L.L.O. as District Legal Counsel.  Unanimous on roll call vote

    Motion Dalrymple, S. Cool seconded to appoint Pinnacle Bank as the Official Depository for all district funds.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion J. Cool, Bierman seconded  to appoint the Arnold Sentinel as the official newspaper of the district.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion J. Cool, Strasburg seconded to approve/renew all board policies currently in effect.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    President appointed the following committees:

    Negotiations: J. Cool, Bowers, Dalrymple

    American Civics & Policy: J. Cool, Bierman, Dalrymple   

    Transportation: Bowers, Bierman, S. Cool  

    Buildings and Grounds: Dalrymple, Strasburg, S Cool

    Personnel: Bowers, J. Cool, Strasburg

    Foundation Board Representative: Bierman

    South Loup Coop Board Representative: Bowers, Strasburg

    Beef Boosters: Bierman, Bowers

    Finance: Dalrymple, Bierman, S. Cool

    Coop Collaboration: Strasburg, S. Cool

    Dissemination to each Board Member of conflict of interest statutes.

    Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 7:18 PM.

    REGULAR BOARD MEETING

    Meeting called to order at 7:18 PM with all members present. 

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

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

    Motion J. Cool,  Strasburg seconded to approve claims totaling $464,474.78. Unanimous on roll all vote.

    Visitors & Guests:  None 

    NON-ACTION ITEMS

    Senior Meal Update

    Fuel Tank Monitor

    Classroom Carpet

    ACTION ITEMS

    Motion Strasburg, J. Cool seconded to approve 2026-2027 Teacher Negotiated Agreement.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Dalrymple, Bierman seconded to approve policy updates 3130, 3131 and 3132.  Unanimous on roll call vote. 

    Motion Strasburg, Dalrymple seconded to approve ESU contracts for 2026-2027 as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Bierman, Dalrymple seconded to approve 2025-2026 Superintendent Evaluation.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion S. Cool, Strasburg seconded to approve Superintendent Contract of $150,000 per year for 2 years.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Bierman, J. Cool seconded to approve Weathercraft Roofing bid for Roof E & F.  Unanimous on roll call vote. 

    Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

    Next regular meeting will be Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the East Campus.

    Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:50 PM.

    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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