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“It is better to know how to learn than to know.”  – Dr. Suess

Staff Todd Phelps

Mr. Todd Phelps

Email:
todd.phelps
@arnoldpublicschools.org

Phone:
308-848-2226

Education:

BA in Education, Chadron State College, 2005

Endorsements:

Minor in Social Science

Coursework above degree:

  • Colonial Williamsburg Elementary Teacher Institute
  • Colonial Williamsburg Middle School Teacher Institute 
  • Pamplin Park Teacher Institute Civil War through Reconstruction 
  • Civil War Trust Teacher Institute 
  • Gilder-Lehrman—Civil War through Material Culture and Historical Landscapes at Gettysburg.
  • Freedoms Foundation—American Revolutionary War of the North Teacher Institute

Teaching Experience:

Arnold Public Schools  2018 – current

  • Industrial Tech, Driver’s Educations, and Shop; 2024-current.
  • 6th-7th Grade Reading, 6th Math, Science and Social Studies; 2019-2024
  • Second Grade 2018-2019

Hot Springs Elementary School, 2006-2018

  • 2005-2006 Two room country school 5th-8th grade
  • 2006-2007 Fourth grade
  • 2007-2018 Fifth grade

Coaching—

Arnold Public Schools

  • 2022- Current – JH and High School Football
  • 2019-current — Head Wrestling and JH Wrestling Coach
  • 2018- 2019 — Assistant Wrestling and JH Wrestling Coach

Coaching—Hot Springs, SD

  • 2005-2010—Volunteer Wrestling Coach
  • 2010-2018—Assistant Wrestling Coach
  • 2009-2017—Middle School Volleyball Coach
  • 2017-2018—Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
  • 2016-2018—Middle School Girls Track Coach

Schedule

Homeroom: 8:00-8:20 

1st hour: 8:21-9:12
SHGP

2nd hour: 9:12-10:03
Woods (Construction Tech 2)

3rd hour: 10:08 – 10:59
Construction Tech 1

4th hour: 10:59-11:50
Welding

5th hour: 11:50-12:41
Welding

Lunch: 12:41-1:11

6th hour: 1:11-2:02
Plan

7th hour: 2:02-2:53
Q1, Q2 College Supervisor; Q3 Driver’s Ed, Q4-7th shop

8th hour: 2:53-3:44
7/8 PE (Q1, Q2)

September 29, 2026

September 8, 2026 Resolution Hearing

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 after the Budget Hearing on the 8th day of  September, 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.

Board of Education met in special session Tue, September 8, 2026 at 8:04 P.M. with all members present.  

Meeting called to order

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

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Opened Resolution Hearing at 8:05 p.m.

Heard Testimony

Closed Resolution Hearing at 8:09 p.m.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:09 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.

APPROVED:

PRESIDENT DATE

SECRETARY DATE

September 8, 2026 Budget Hearing

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  8:00 P.M. on the 8th day of  September, 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.

Board of Education met in special session Tue, September 8, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. with all members present.   

Meeting called to order

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

NON-ACTION ITEMS

Opened Budget Hearing at 8:01 p.m.

Heard Testimony

Closed Budget Hearing at 8:04 p.m.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:04 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.

APPROVED:

PRESIDENT DATE

SECRETARY DATE

September 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

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 8:10 P.M. on the 8th day of September, 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, September 8, 2026 at 8:10 P.M. with all members present. 

Meeting called to order

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

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

Motion Dalrymple, seconded J. Cool to approve claims totaling $333,921.06.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Visitors & Guests: 

NON-ACTION ITEMS

ACTION ITEMS

Motion J. Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve Recognition of Arnold Education Association (AEA) as Exclusive Bargaining Unit for Teachers for 2028-2029 Negotiations.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 School District Budget.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded S. Cool to approve 2026-2027 Tax Request Resolution.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Strasburg to approve xTool Printer purchase.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:58 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

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

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