REGULAR MEETING

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER: The school board meeting was called to order by Linda Backos at 6:00 p.m.

 

  1. ROLL CALL: Board Members present: Linda Backos, John Jones, John Maynard, Mark Gualandri, and Janet Meyer.

 

  1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: A motion was made to approve the previous month’s board minutes by John Maynard seconded by Janet Meyer.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. VISITORS: Mike Matteson, Mike Ruff, Larry Duffell, and Pam Stack

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT: John Jones made the motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Janet Meyer seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: The bill list was reviewed.  Janet Meyer made a motion to approve the bill list as presented.  John Jones seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: ayes: Linda Backos, John Jones, John Maynard, Mark Gualandri, and Janet Meyer; nays: none

 

  1. CORRESPONDENCE: A thank-you card was read from Janet Meyer

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

Superintendent:

a.       Financial update – reimbursement of umbrella contracts

b.      School district financial profile – 3.9 out of 4, based on 2006 audit

c.       Review of goals from the goal setting night – making good progress, discussion of future plans

d.      Kindergarten registration – expect around 5 or 6 students

e.       Other - $250 reimbursement for drunk driver that hit our building, state artifact of financial health, recognition of Mrs. Cole upon receiving her Master Teacher certification, and discussion of Board’s liability insurance policy

Principal:

a.      Spelling Bee – Aleiesha Moore

b.      Excellence in Education Awards – Missy Poulakos, Larry Duffell, and Linda Backos

c.      OHS registration for 8th graders – Successful

d.      8th grade ski trip – Had a great day, thanks to Marquette for letting us borrow a bus

e.      Textbook Loan Status – Teachers have decided to pursue supplemental items

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS: None

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS:

a.       Approval to pay Board’s liability insurance policy: Janet Meyer made the motion to allow Superintendent Matteson to pay the new insurance policy if no more than 5% higher than the previous year’s premium.  John Jones seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: ayes: Linda Backos, John Jones, John Maynard, Mark Gualandri, and Janet Meyer; nays: none

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: To discuss the possible purchase of property

Janet Meyer motioned to enter into executive session at 6:59 pm.  John Maynard seconded the motion.

Janet Meyer made the motion to leave executive session at 7:15 pm. seconded by Mark Gualandri.

 

  1. ADJOURN: The motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 pm by John Jones, seconded by Mark Gualandri.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

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Linda Backos, President                                                                 Cheryl Wignes, Secretary