REGULAR MEETING

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER: The school board meeting was called to order by Linda Backos at 6:08 p.m.

 

  1. ROLL CALL: Board Members present: Linda Backos, John Jones (arrived at 6:18), Mark Gualandri, Marc Fogarty, and Janet Meyer.

 

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

 

  1. VISITORS: Mike Matteson, Mike Ruff, Amelia Waterfield, Becky Brewer, Larry Duffell, Kristin Coulter, and Lori Buinickas. 

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT: Marc Fogarty 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.  Mark Gualandri made a motion to approve the bill list as presented with the exception of the $35.00 late fee associated with the school credit card.  Marc Fogarty seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: Linda Backos, Mark Gualandri, Marc Fogarty, and Janet Meyer; nays: none

 

  1. CORRESPONDENCE: None

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

Superintendent:

a.       Financial update: looking good, awaiting the last two State-Aid payments

b.       Staffing: Vacancy for first, expanding other areas

c.       E-predator education: State Trooper Graham will talk with our students on 4-24-08

d.       Graduation date: Keeping the same despite snow days: Wednesday, May 28th @ 7:00 pm.

e.       Life Safety: Last walkthrough was on April 2nd, attempting to amend plan for tuckpointing

f.        Boiler room door: Waiting for architectural approval

g.       Student information policy: Collecting and using student personal cell numbers and email addresses.

h.       Karen Kline’s laptop: Let’s replace it; billed to the umbrella policy

i.         Fees: Updating them.

j.         Other:

Principal:

a.      Jump Rope for Heart & Hoops for Heart: Our students raised over $2,300.

b.      Third 9 week’s honor roll: A list was presented at the meeting

c.      Lunch Bunch: Reinstated with new criteria

d.      Great America eligibility: Firming this up and making objective criteria

e.      New cafeteria manager: Becky is doing well

f.       2008-2009 calendar: Presented at the meeting.

g.      Jack Miller’s Eagle Scout project: He is finished.  The tables and benches are wonderful.

h.      Other

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS: None

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS:

a.       Karen Kline’s laptop: Mark Gualandri motioned to purchase a new laptop for Karen Kline to be billed to the hiring umbrella.  Janet Meyer seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: Linda Backos, John Jones, Mark Gualandri, Marc Fogarty, and Janet Meyer; nays: none

b.       School Fees: John Jones motioned to increase the school’s student fees.  New school fees will be as listed: Individual school lunches will cost $2.00, Milk will cost .25 cents, Adult lunches will remain at $2.25, and book fees will increase to $60.00 per student.  Janet Meyer seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: Linda Backos, John Jones, Mark Gualandri, Marc Fogarty, and Janet Meyer; nays: none

c.       Hiring: Marc Fogarty motioned to hire Becky Brewer and Mylinda Threadgill.  Janet Meyer seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: Linda Backos, John Jones, Mark Gualandri, Marc Fogarty, and Janet Meyer; nays: none

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: To discuss employment, evaluation, and compensation of specific personnel as well as collective bargaining. 

Janet Meyer motioned to enter into executive session at 7:20 pm.  Marc Fogarty seconded the motion.  While in session the Board discussed:

§         Past actions regarding our former girls basketball coach

§         School psychologist’s contract

§         Teacher contract & assigned duties for 08-09

§         Review superintendent’s evaluation

§         teacher contracts

John Jones made the motion to leave executive session at 8:00 pm. seconded by Marc Fogarty.

 

  1. ADJOURN: The motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 pm by Marc Fogarty, seconded by Mark Gualandri.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

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Linda Backos, President                                                                  Cheryl Wignes, Secretary