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 14th day of January, 2025, 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 Byrce Nansel.
Election of Officers:
President: Duane Bowers
Vice President: Joe Cool
Secretary: Justin Strasburg
Treasurer: Jen Dalrymple
Motion Strasburg, Dalrymple seconded to elect Michelle Preston as Secretary to the Board of Education. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Cool, Bierman seconded to appoint Perry, Guthery, Haase, and Gessford, P.C., L.L.O. as District Legal Counsel. Unanimous on roll call vote
Motion Dalrymple, Bierman seconded to appoint Pinnacle Bank as the Official Depository for all district funds. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, Strasburg seconded to appoint the Arnold Sentinel as the official newspaper of the district. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Cool, Bierman seconded to approve/renew all board policies currently in effect. Unanimous on roll call vote.
President appointed the following committees:
Negotiations: Cool, Bowers, Dalrymple
American Civics & Policy: Cool, Bierman, Nansel
Transportation: Bowers, Bierman, Nansel
Buildings and Grounds: Dalrymple, Strasburg, Nansel
Personnel: Bowers, Cool, Strasburg
Foundation Board Representative: Bierman
South Loup Coop Board Representative: Bowers, Strasburg
Beef Boosters: Bierman, Bowers
Finance: Dalrymple, Bierman, Strasburg
Dissemination to each Board Member of conflict of interest statutes.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Motion Bierman, Dalrymple seconded to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, Bierman seconded to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, Cool seconded to approve claims totaling $367,673.64. Motion carried 5-0, Nansel abstained.
Visitors & Guests: Barb Gunther spoke regarding banners in the gym.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
Recognized Eric Nelson for 12 years of service as Board of Education Member
Community Connection: We would like to thank Mills Hardware, Brew Bakers, Pinnacle Bank, Touch of Grace Massage and Four County Boutique for the donation of prizes to the quarterly assembly for student attendance and staff appreciation.
Special Meeting Discussion
ACTION ITEMS
Motion Cool, Strasburg seconded to approve early Severance Incentive Pay & Teacher Resignation for Liz Brown with regrets. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Strasburg, Dalrymple seconded to approve ESU contracts for 2025-2026 as discussed. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, Dalrymple seconded to approve 2024-2025 Superintendent Evaluation. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Motion Bierman, Strasburg seconded to approve Superintendent Contract of $150,000 per year for 2 years. Unanimous on roll call vote.
Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports
Special Meeting will be Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the East Campus.
Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM at the East Campus.
Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:44 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