January 2019 Board Minutes

MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING
7:00 A.M.
January 8, 2019

MEMBERS

PRESENT	ABSENT
DUANE BOWERS DIANA COLEMAN ERIC NELSON JOE COOL MERLE BIERMAN SHANE COOL DAWN LEWIS, Superintendent JOEL MORGAN, Principal KAREN JACOBSON, Secretary to the Board

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 8th day of January, 2019, at Arnold Public School Meeting Room, 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 Tue January 8, 2019 at 7:25 P.M. with all members present.

Meeting called to order

Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance

Approved the agenda

Minutes of last meeting approved as presented.

Motion Joe Cool, seconded Coleman to approve claims totaling $244,474.50. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Visitors & Guests: Tony Eggleston, Rick Beshaler and Heather Fume
Thanks to Tony Eggleston and Rick Beshaler for 8 years service on School Board

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Discussion of the Nebraska Education Profile Data released December 21, 2018

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Nelson, seconded Coleman to approve negotiated agreement between Certified staff and Board Of Education for the 2019-2020 year. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion J Cool, seconded Coleman to approve Distance Contract with ESU 16 for the 2019-2020 year. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Coleman, seconded Bierman to accept resignation for retirement of Mrs. Berni Crow effective the end of the 2018-19 school year, with regrets. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion J. Cool, seconded Bierman to approve application of Early Severance for Mrs. Berni Crow. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Report.

Next regular meeting will be February 12, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.

Will have a joint meeting with Callaway on January 10, 2019 at 5:00

Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

To be considered for payment bills must be in school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tue.

The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

Annual Business Meeting
January 8, 2019 7:00 P.M.

Meeting called to order by Superintendent Lewis
Declaration of Open Meetings Law Adherence
Roll call/Pledge-all members present

Superintendent Lewis administered Oath of Office to new Board Members Merle Bierman and Shane Cool.

Election of Officers: The following were nominated and elected for 2019:

President: Duane Bowers
V. President: Joe Cool
Secretary: Diana Coleman
Treasurer: Eric Nelson

President appointed the following committees:

Building & Grounds: Nelson, Coleman, S. Cool
Transportation: Nelson, Bowers, Bierman
Curriculum & Americanism: J, Cool, Nelson, Bierman
Co-op Board: Bowers, S. Cool
Education Foundation Rep: Bierman
Personnel: Bowers, J, Cool, Coleman
Negotiations: J. Cool, Bowers, S. Cool
Maker Space: Nelson, J. Cool

Action Item

Motion Nelson, seconded S. Cool to keep the following: Unanimous On roll call vote.

Appointed Guthery, Haaig, and Gessford, p.c, L.L,O. as District attorneys
Appointed Pinnacle Bank as Official Depository for all District Funds
Appointed Karen Jacobson as Secretary to the Board of Education
Appointed Arnold Sentinel as Official Newspaper of APS. .
Appointed Superintendent as Authorized Representative for Federal
Funds

December 8, 2025 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 8th day of December 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 Mon, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Dalrymple and Strasburg present. Nansel was absent.

Meeting called to order

Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman 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 Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve claims totaling $322,023.08. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Visitors & Guests: Members of the community.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

New Education Profile Ratings

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Minivan purchase from the Depreciation Fund to Gateway Motors. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Coop Agreement with Callaway Public Schools. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Senior Meal Agreement with South Central Area Agency on Aging. Motion passes 4-1. Bierman – Yes, Bowers – Yes, Cool – Yes, Dalrymple – Yes and Strasburg – No

Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Board Resignation from Bryce Nansel. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:13 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

December – January Newsletter

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November 11, 2025 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 November 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, November 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple, Nansel and Strasburg present. Cool arrived at 7:03 P.M..

Meeting called to order

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda. Unanimous on roll call with the members present.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $334,169.08. Motion carried 5-0-1. Nansel abstained, Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple, Cool and Strasburg were Yes.

Visitors & Guests: Member of the community.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Project Survey

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve National Honor Society Food & Incentive Drive. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2024-2025 Audit and Management Letter. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Wheelchair Lift Route Bus Purchase of the Thomas as discussed. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Nansel to approve purchase of Blue Bird 14 Passenger bus as discussed. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to approve purchase of Blue BIrd 24 passenger bus as discussed. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

The next regular meeting will be Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:26 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

October 14, 2025 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 14th day of September, 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, October, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Nansel and Strasburg present. Dalrymple was absent.

Motion Bierman, seconded Cool to excuse Dalrymple from the meeting. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Meeting called to order

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

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

Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $324,916.97. Motion carried 4-0-1. Nansel abstained, Bierman, Bowers, Cool and Strasburg were Yes.

Visitors & Guests: Members of the community.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Enclosed Trailer for Play Production

Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to move Enclosed trailer for play production to Action Item 8.3.

Motion passed 4-1. Bierman, Bowers, Cool and Strasburg – Yes Nansel – No

14 Passenger Bus

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve designation of Duane Bowers as voting delegate for NASB Conference. Unanimous on roll call vote.

No action was taken on Wheelchair Lift Bus purchase.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve purchase of enclosed trailer for Play Production. Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 9:19 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

October – November Newsletter

The October-November Newsletter is the second newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Cardinal Chronicle for October-November newsletter (the school newsletter) is available October-November2025use

You can also download the November Lunch Calendar for November 2025.

To see an up-to-date Activities calendar please check the Arnold Public School calendar

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The Free and Reduced form is available here.

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