ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010
7:00 p.m.
NOTICES
COPY OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT: The Board of Education makes available at least one current copy of the Open Meetings Act posted in the meeting room at a location accessible to members of the public. The Act is posted on the south wall of the meeting room.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC FORUM:
Getting Started: When it is your turn to speak during the public forum portion of the agenda, please come forward, sign your name and address on the sign-in sheet and state your name to the Board of Education.
Time Limit: You may speak only one time and must limit comments to 5 minutes or less.
Personnel or Student Topic: If you are planning to speak about a personnel or student matter involving an individual, please understand that our policies require that such concerns initially be directed to the administration for consideration. Board members will generally not respond to any questions you ask or comments you make about individual staff members or students. You are cautioned that slanderous comments are not protected just because they are made at a board meeting.
General Rules: Please remember that this is a meeting of the Board of Education held in public for conducting the business of the Board of Education. Offensive language, personal attacks and hostile conduct will not be tolerated.
1. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
1.1 Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda. President requests changes or additions to agenda, otherwise agenda stands approved as presented (amended).
2. WELCOME TO GUESTS AND PUBLIC FORUM
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
3.1 Minutes/Ratify Action of the July 12, 2010 Regular Meeting. (Enclosure)
3.2 Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report. (Enclosures)
3.3 2010-2011 Special Education Contract: Skyline Physical Therapy Services, P.C.: $57.00 Per Hour/$0.50 Per Mile Travel Expenses
4. CURRICULUM/INSTRUCTION REPORTS: None
5. PRINCIPALS’ REPORTS: (Enclosures)
6. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT/INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
6.1 Budget Workshop Dates – Wednesday, September 1 or Thursday, September 2. 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
6.2 Insurance for Ten Month Employees - Included in the packet is a copy of the survey that we will be giving to all ten month employees to determine interest. Also included is a summary sheet for the reduced benefit plan. (Enclosures)
6.3 First Day Agenda
6.4 Safe Routes Grant - Congratulations, we were funded. Attached is a copy of the route plan and the cost estimate. (Enclosures)
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.2 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Purchase of a 2009 Chevrolet Express 11-Passenger Van.
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve 2010-2011 Adult Breakfast/Lunch Prices.
8.2 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action Pertaining to the Annual review of Buildings and Grounds and Summer Maintenance.
8.3 Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Change the Distribution of the District Newsletter to Four (4) Times Annually.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discuss and Consider Teacher Negotiations for the 2010-2011 School Year. (If needed)
10. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
11. ADJOURNMENT