ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012
HS CONFERENCE ROOM
7:00 P.M.
1. Call Regular Meeting to Order: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while this meeting was open to the public.
Roll call was taken. Present were board members Micheal Dwyer, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec and Greg Sampson. Also present were Lynn Johnson, superintendent, Andrew Farber, high school principal, Brent Cudly, athletic director/junior high principal, Chad Radke, elementary principal and Cheryl Keeler, recording secretary. Board member Matt O’Daniel was absent. The absence was excused.
1.2 Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda: Moved by Mike Dwyer and seconded by Susie Moravec to approve the regular agenda as amended to add 6.2 Update to Assistant Principal Position and 7.4 Legislative Update. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote with Mike Dwyer, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec, and Greg Sampson all voting in favor of the motion.
2. Welcome to Guests and Public Forum: No comments.
3. Consent Agenda:
3.1 Minutes/Ratify Action of the February 13, 2012 Regular Meeting and February 15 Board Retreat.
3.2 Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report.
Moved by Mike Dwyer and seconded by Kristie Magnino to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote.
4. Curriculum/Instruction Reports: Second grade teachers Debra Walling and Morgan Smeal presented the report. They focused on the SMART goals and how they are being implemented in relationship to reading comprehension and number sense. Desiree Para-Hayden presented the Spanish report. She also focused on SMART goals in the reading and math areas.
5. Principals’ Reports: Chad Radke, elementary principal, reported on preschool parent meeting, kindergarten round-up, 4-6 spring concert, Love and Logic training for individuals, elementary quiz bowl and science fair. Brent Cudly, assistant high school principal/AD, reported on the track season, middle school ESP data and the freshman teaming idea. Andy Farber, high school principal, reported on the variety show, prom, NeSA testing and online scheduling.
Mr. Radke, Mr. Farber and Mr. Cudly exited the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
6. Superintendent’s Report:
6.1 Quarter Enrollment Figures: PS: 20; K-6: 268: 7-12: 284 Total: 572
7. Board of Education Committee Reports:
7.1 Finance Committee: Finance committee has been working on the refinancing of bonds.
7.2 Negotiations Committee: Teacher negotiations meetings are on going.
7.3 Professional Development Sharing: Mark Jamison and Micheal Dwyer shared information from workshops they attended.
7.4 Legislative Update: Micheal Dwyer provided a legislative update. The legislature will look at a budget bill addressing spending caps and also a bill addressing safety and school bus stops.
8. Review of Annual District Plan:
8.1 Discuss and Consider the Details of 1.0 Arlington Public Schools Will Meet the Needs of All Students and Maximize Learning Experiences: Each month a segment of the plan will be reviewed.
9. Unfinished Business:
9.1 Discuss and Consider the Final Copy of Annual District Plan to be Publicly Presented. Further discussion took place.
10. New Business:
10.1 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Adopt a Resolution Calling for the Early Redemption of School Bonds and a Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds: Craig Jones with D.A. Davidson & Company gave a presentation on the advantages of refinancing the bond at this time for a substantial savings on interest over the life of the bond.
Moved by Mike Dwyer and seconded by Mark Jamison to pass and adopt a resolution calling for the early redemption of seven million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($7,750,000) in aggregate principal amount of general obligation school building bonds, Series 2007, issued by Washington County School District 0024 (Arlington Public Schools) in the state of Nebraska. Motion passed on a 5-0 roll call vote with Mike Dwyer, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec and Greg Sampson voting in favor of the motion.
Moved by Mark Jamison and seconded by Mike Dwyer to pass and adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance by Washington County School District 0024 (Arlington Public Schools) in the state of Nebraska of its general obligation refunding bonds, Series 2012, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed eight million two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($8,250,000); prescribing the form and details of such bonds; authorizing the president of the board of education or the superintendent of schools to determine the final aggregate principal amount, maturities, rates, terms and other details of such bonds; imposing a tax to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds; designating the bonds as qualified tax-exempt obligations; and authorizing certain actions and documents and prescribing other matters relating thereto. Motion passed on a 5-0 roll call vote with Mike Dwyer, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec and Greg Sampson voting in favor of the motion.
Mr. Dwyer exited the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
10.2 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Option Enrollment Capacities for the 2012-2013 School Year: Moved by Susie Moravec and seconded by Greg Sampson to approve the option enrollment capacities for the 2012-2013 school year as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote with Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec and Greg Sampson voting in favor of the motion.
10.3 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Accept a Staff Member’s Resignation: Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Kristie Magnino to accept the resignation of Keith Fink as a secondary science teacher effective at the end of his 2011-2012 teaching contract as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.
10.4 Discuss and Consider the Recommendations for Certificated Teachers. All certificated teachers are being recommended for continued employment.
10.5 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Certified Contracts for the 2012-2013 School Year:
Moved by Kristie Magnino and seconded by Susie Moravec to approve a 2012-2013 teaching contract for Jennifer Preissler as a 9-12 science teacher with initial placement as appropriate on the salary schedule as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.
Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Kristie Magnino to approve a 2012-2013 teaching contract for Linsey Van Ornum as a family consumer science teacher with initial placement as appropriate on the salary schedule as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.
Moved by Mark Jamison and seconded by Kristie Magnino to approve a 2012-2013 teaching contract for Laura McElmuray as a 9-12 mathematics teacher with initial placement as appropriate on the salary schedule as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.
Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Kristie Magnino to approve a 2012-2013 teaching contract for Sara Horner as a secondary science teacher with initial placement as appropriate on the salary schedule as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.
10.6 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve 2012-2013 Activity Admissions and Pass Prices: Recommendation is not to increase admission or pass prices for the 2012-2013 school year. No changes so no motion needed.
2012-2013
Admission (Varsity) (JV/9th/JH)
Preschool Free Free
Students (K-12) $4.00 $2.00
Adults $5.00 $3.00
*Athletes do not get in free. They must pay admission or pay for a pass.
Passes 2012-2013
Student Passes (K-12) $45/yr. ($40 winter)
Adult Passes $60/yr. ($50 winter)
Family Passes $130/yr. ($105 winter)
Senior Citizens Free w/Golden Age Pass
10.7 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the 2012-2013 School Calendar: Moved by Mark Jamison and seconded by Susie Moravec to approve the 2012-2013 school calendar as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.
10.8 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Adopt Policy 4250 Non-Certified Staff - Bus Drivers: Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Kristie Magnino to adopt Policy 4250 Non-Certified Staff Bus Drivers as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.
10.9 Review, Discuss and Consider the Following Policies:
2000 Functional Principle of Administration
2010 Election of Administrative Personnel
2100 Superintendent of Schools
2110 Duties of the Superintendent of Schools
2120 Superintendent’s Evaluation
Reg. 2120A Evaluation Instrument for Superintendent
2200 Principalship
11. Executive Session: Discuss and Consider Negotiations: No discussion at this time.
12. Adjournment: There being no further business meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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Susie Moravec, Board President Lynn Johnson, Board Secretary