“APPROVED AS CORRECTED” MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2008
Meeting Held at
IN ATTENDANCE:
Board: Dale Smeltzer, Susan Flynn, Michael Roche, and Sherry Ziemke
Administration: Kevin Hamilton, Ken Page, Bob McNamara, and Don Schneider
Public: Michael Corcoran, and Reed McCracken
1. Ms. Smeltzer called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
2. Ms. Smeltzer confirmed the agenda.
3. There were no comments from the public at this point in the meeting.
4.
DISCUSSION
ITEMS
a) CBMS Sidewalk, Storage, other Maintenance: Ken Page and Michael Roche reviewed needs. Safety violations and resolutions were discussed. Mr. Page, Mr. Roche and Mr. Towndrow recommend a metal 30 X 30 ft metal storage unit. Susan asked what items would be stored and the necessity of having all the items on hand. Dale inquired as to the amount of storage needed. Estimated cost of storage unit is $20,000. Bids should include electrical wiring. State requires a simple bid for >$15K. Sidewalk pad may be able to go in at the same time. Ken has been inquiring as to a possible redesign due to the drainage issues. It was discussed, though no commitment can be made until the dollars are in hand. Bids results will be provided at a future meeting.
b) CBMS Grade 7/8 Core Time – Background: Mr. Page presented national information. Focus and results were discussed at length. Susan requested the makeup of the schools with high performing results as a comparison to our structure and results. The declining NECAP overall results were discussed. More detailed NECAP results will be provided at the next meeting. Administrators will be meeting with staff to discuss and analyze data to identify next steps.
c) FY07 Audit Report: Two activity accounts discussed were the Lions Fund activity account, originally set up for eyeglasses, and the Technology Fund for technology. The Administrators will check to see if the Lions Fund can be used for items other than eyeglasses. The board requested to be provided an accountability of all activity funds in August/September.
d) Leave of Absence: Mr. Page informed the board of the LOA request by a staff person. Letter requesting leave has not been submitted.
5. Ed Leaders Report: Both Mr. Page and Mr. Schneider indicated the list serve is going well. General update of events was provided.
6. ACTION ITEMS:
a) Board Minutes – Susan Flynn moved to approve the January 24, 2008 board minutes as written. Michael Roche seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b) Board Orders – On the recommendation of Susan Flynn, Sherry Ziemke moved to confirm the following Board orders dated February 5, 2008 in the amounts of $17,042.79; $1,501.00 and $1,941.09. Michael Roche seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
c) Audit Reports: Sherry Ziemke moved to accept the audit reports as presented. Michael Roche seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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e) Tech Funds: Michael Roche moved to authorize spending of the remaining $289 Technology Activity fund on the next Technology purchase.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION – to discuss contract issue – Michael Roche moved to enter into executive session at 8:20 p.m. Sherry Ziemke seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. It was agreed to come out of executive session at 8:26 p.m. with no action taken.
8. OTHER BUSINESS – Michael Roche discussed the overall climate of staff and the importance of staff.
Susan Flynn moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Dale Smeltzer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
These minutes are unofficial
until approved by the Board of School Directors. They are, in my opinion, substantively
correct. Minutes completed by: Susan
Flynn