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