7 P.M., HS SCIENCE ROOM

1. Meeting Called to Order and Roll Call: Vice-President Jamison called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while this hearing was open to the public.

Present were Board Members Micheal Dwyer, Kristie Gilmore, Mark Jamison, and Jill Schreck. Also present was Chad Radke, elementary principal, Cheryl Keeler, recording secretary and Nate Stineman, superintendent. Board Members Susie Moravec and Tom Kratochvil were absent.

1.1 Pledge of Allegiance

1.2 Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda: Moved by Dwyer and seconded by Schreck to approve the regular agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote with Dwyer, Gilmore, Jamison, and Schreck voting in favor of the motion.

2. Consent Agenda:

Minutes/Ratify Action of the February 11, 2008 Regular Meeting and February 21, 2008 Board Retreat.

Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report.

2008-2009 Special Education Contract: ESU#3 School Psychologist; Speech Language Pathologist; Physical Therapist; Occupational Therapist; Vision Res. Teacher; Brook Valley CDC Dual Diagnosed.

Moved by Schreck and seconded by Gilmore to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

3. Curriculum/Instruction Reports: Written curriculum reports were submitted by Mr. Brenn, industrial technology, Mr. Mues, library/media, Mrs. Mullins and Mrs. Martens-Baker, language arts.

4. Principals’ Reports: Written reports were submitted by Ms. Johnson, Mr. Cudly and Mr. Radke. Mr. Radke addressed the Board regarding an elementary field trip, Terra Nova testing schedule and the March 28 carnival.

5. Superintendent’s Report/Informational Items:

5.1 New Board Member Orientation: In December, a one day training session will be held for new board members.

5.2 Negotiations Update: Committee will meet at a later date.

5.3 Gatekeeper: Information is being received from Gatekeeper on the administrative cost of our 403B vendors.

5.4 Teacher Appreciation Day – May 8.

5.5 Parking Lot Improvement: Snow and ice have caused severe problems to the parking lot north of the football field. Mr. Stineman presented bids to the Board to correct the situation. Board directive was to purchase white rock from Jim Miller for the parking lot.

6. Unfinished Business: None

7. New Business:

7.1 Adoption of Board Policies Section 3000 Business: Moved by Gilmore and seconded by Schreck to adopt district policies Section 3000 Business as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

7.2 Adoption of Board Policies Section 4000 Personnel: Moved by Gilmore and seconded by Dwyer to adopt district policies Section 4000 Personnel as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

7.3 Approve Option Enrollment Capacities for the 2008-2009 School Year: Moved by Schreck and seconded by Dwyer to approve the option enrollment capacities for the 2008-2009 school year as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

7.4 Approve of the 2008-2009 School Calendar: Moved by Schreck and seconded by Gilmore to approve the 2008-2009 school calendar as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

7.5 Approve the 2008-2009 Activity Admissions and Pass Prices: Moved by Schreck and seconded by Jamison to approve the 2008-2009 activity admission and pass prices as presented. Admission: (Varsity) Students $3.00, Adults $4.00; (JV/9th/JH) Students/Adults $2.00. Student Passes $35/yr. ($30 winter); Adult Passes $45/yr. ($35 winter); Family Passes $100/yr. ($80 winter); Senior Citizens Free. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

7.6 Discuss Fundraising Practices by Organizations Outside District Auditing Authority Affecting Arlington Public School Organizations: Tabled

7.7 Discuss AYS Rental Agreement for the Softball Complex: Tabled

7.8 Approve Request for a One Year Leave of Absence: Moved to executive session.

7.9 Accept Staff Members Resignations: Moved to executive session.

7.10 Auditor’s Proposal for the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Financial Audits: Moved by Gilmore and seconded by Dwyer to approve the three year contract submitted by Ric Ortmeier to conduct the Arlington Public School’s 2008, 2009 and 2010 annual audits at an annual rate of $4,300 (2008), $4,400 (2009) and $4,500 (2010) as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

7.11 Purchase the Communication System ‘A-lert Now’: Moved by Gilmore and seconded by Jamison to approve the purchase of the ‘A-lert Now’ communication system for approximately $1,800.00 as presented. Motion carried on a 3-1 roll call vote with Gilmore, Jamison and Schreck voting in favor of the motion and Dwyer voting against the motion.

7.12 Approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Nebraska Joint Utilities Management Program (NJUMP): Moved by Dwyer and seconded by Gilmore to approve a resolution to enter into an interlocal agreement with NJUMP. Resolution was read in its entirety and is on file in the superintendent’s office. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

8. Executive Session: Consider request for a one year leave of absence, staff members resignations, administrators’ contract renewal, and superintendents evaluation and compensation.

Moved by Gilmore and seconded by Schreck to enter into executive session to discuss personnel issues, and to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an employee and/or individual and to protect the public interest. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

Time Entered: 8:35 p.m.

Adjournment of Executive Session

Time Exited: 9:00 p.m.

9. Action on Executive Items:

7.10 Approve Request for a One Year Leave of Absence: Tabled

7.11 Accept Staff Members Resignations: Moved by Dwyer and seconded by Schreck to approve a resolution accepting the resignation of Judi Staab at the end of the 2007-2008 school year. Resolution having been read in its entirety is on file in the superintendent’s office. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

Moved by Schreck and seconded by Gilmore to accept the resignation of Sheila Sharpmack at the end of the 2007-2008 school year. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

9.1 Secondary Principal’s Contract Renewal: Moved by Schreck and seconded by Dwyer to approve contract renewal for one year for Lynn Johnson as secondary principal for the 2008-2009 school year as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

9.2 Assistant Secondary Principal/AD’s Contract Renewal: Moved by Dwyer and seconded by Jamison to approve contract renewal for one year for Brent Cudly as assistant secondary principal/activities’ director for the 2008-2009 school year as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

9.3 Elementary Principal’s Contract Renewal: Moved by Schreck and seconded by Gilmore to approve contract renewal for one year for Chad Radke as elementary principal for the 2008-2009 school year as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.

10. Adjournment: There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

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Mark Jamison, Board Vice-President Nate Stineman, Board Secretary