REGULAR MEETING

  1. CALL TO ORDER: The school board meeting was called to order by Linda Backos at 6:12 p.m.

 

  1. ROLL CALL: Board Members present: Linda Backos, John Jones (arrived at 6:21), Cheryl Wignes, John Maynard, Mark Gualandri (left at 9:01), 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, Roberta Aubry, Larry Duffell, Jycee Feiner, Kristin Coulter, Alaina Weatherford, Laura Parks, Pam Stack, Amelia Waterfield, LeeAnn Niemann, Trudy Carretto, Lois Dunn, Lori Buinickas, Cathy Cole, and Mike Hess 

 

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

 

  1. PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: The bill list was reviewed.  Cheryl Wignes made a motion to approve the bill list as presented.  Janet Meyer seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: Linda Backos, John Jones, Cheryl Wignes, John Maynard, Mark Gualandri, and Janet Meyer.

 

  1. CORRESPONDENCE: None

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

Superintendent:

a.       Budget Update

b.       Tax Extension

c.       Hearing Impaired Summer School.

d.       Life Safety Update

e.       Bookkeeper’s contract

f.        Psychologist’s contract

g.       Other:

Principal:

a.      Kindergarten screenings

b.      Internet safety class

c.      Jack Miller’s tables & benches

d.      Articulation meetings

e.      Excellence in Education banquet

f.       DARE graduation

g.      Student Handbook meeting

h.      Great America eligibility discussions

i.        Meetings with Susan Bruner for RtI

j.        Student Service Hours

k.      Sports and Soccer coach

l.        First Grade & Kindergarten vacancies

m.    Other – new computers

 

  1. OLD BUSINESS: None

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS:

a.       Hearing Impaired ESY Site: John Jones approved Rutland School to be the site for ESY services pending liability coverage.  Mark Gualandri seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously. 

b.       Bookkeeper’s contract: John Maynard motioned to approve Robin Girard’s fee of $700 per month for her bookkeeping services.  Janet Meyer seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: Linda Backos, John Jones, Cheryl Wignes, John Maynard, Mark Gualandri, and Janet Meyer.

c.       Psychologist’s contract: John Jones motioned to approve Kevin Gallagher’s new contract as presented.  Janet Meyer seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: Linda Backos, John Jones, Cheryl Wignes, John Maynard, Mark Gualandri, and Janet Meyer.

d.       New Kindergarten teacher: John Jones motioned to hire Jodie Landers as the kindergarten teacher for the 2008-2009 school year.  Her cumulative credit hours were also approved.  Cheryl Wignes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: Linda Backos, John Jones, Cheryl Wignes, John Maynard, Mark Gualandri, and Janet Meyer.

e.       2008-2009 Soccer Coach: Cheryl Wignes motioned to approve Brian Burke as the new soccer coach for next year pending approval of appropriate background checks.  Janet Meyer seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.  Voice roll call resulted in: Linda Backos, John Jones, Cheryl Wignes, John Maynard, Mark Gualandri, and Janet Meyer.

f.        Mrs. Feiner’s resignation: John Jones accepted Jycee Feiner’s resignation with regret.  Cheryl Wignes seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously. 

g.      Teachers’ Contract: Agreement reached.  Formal contract on file in the office.

 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: To discuss collective bargaining. 

Cheryl Wignes motioned to enter into executive session at 6:18 pm.  John Maynard seconded the motion. 

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

Cheryl Wignes motioned to enter into executive session at 8:31 pm.  Janet Meyer seconded the motion. 

Cheryl Wignes made the motion to leave executive session at 9:05 pm. seconded by John Jones.

 

  1. ADJOURN: The motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 pm by John Maynard, seconded by John Jones.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

 

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Linda Backos, President                                                                  Cheryl Wignes, Secretary