1000 –Table of Contents REV 11-01-11

Community Relations Policies

1.  School Communications

1000–Statement of Intent

1000

1010–Visiting School

1010

1020–Citizen Communication of the board of educatior

1020

1030 –Parent-Patron Comment Forms

1030

1030A–Parent-Patron Comment Form REV 

1030A

1040–Annual Report and School Improvement

1040

1050–Access to Records – Clean

1050

Form for Denial of Access to Records

Regulation 1050A

Form for Explanation of Delay in Fulfilling Request for Records

Regulation 1050B

1060–Advertising and Promotion

1060

1070–Publications Radio TV

1070

1080–School Directory

1080

2.  Community Use of School Facilities

1100– Community Use of School Facilities–revised 2008

1100

1100x–Application for Use Form

1100x

1101—-Equal Access-Student Groups and Boy Scouts–June 2009

1101

1102 — Recording of Others1102

1110–Bulletin Boards

1110

1120 –Tobacco Policy

1120

3. Anti-Discrimination Policies

1200–Anti-harassment policy – 6-10-25

1200

1210–Title IX Policy

1210

1220–Title IX Hrg

1220

1220z-Reg–Title IX Ct form

Regulation 1220z

1240–ADA-504 Grievance procedure

1240

1250–ADA and 504 Coordinator and compliance

1250

1260–Service Animals

1260

4. Fund Raising and Gifts

1300–Fund Raising – 6-4-12

1300

1310–Gifts

1310

5. 1400–School and Community Organizations

1400

1410–Parent Organizations

1410

1420–Citizens Advisory Committees

1420

1430–Utilizing Community Resources

1430

1440–Staff Participation in Community Affairs

1440

1450–School Personnel and the Public

1450

1460–Student Production of Goods and Services

1460

1470–Public Performances by Students

1470

August 19, 2026

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

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.

Activities Calendar at A Glance

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