MINUTES

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2010

HS CONFERENCE ROOM

7:00 P.M.

 

1.                  Call Regular Meeting to Order:  President Moravec called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.  All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while this meeting was open to the public.

 

Roll call was taken.  Present were board members Micheal Dwyer, Kristie Gilmore, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec and Greg Sampson. Also present were Lynn Johnson, superintendent Andrew Farber, high school principal, Chad Radke, elementary principal, Brent Cudly, athletic director and Cheryl Keeler, recording secretary.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

           

1.1       Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Mike Dwyer to approve the regular agenda as presented.  Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote with Mike Dwyer, Kristie Gilmore, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec and Greg Sampson voting in favor of the motion.

 

2.         Welcome to Guests and Public Forum:  Pam Hopkins, candidate for county attorney, addressed the Board regarding aspects of the juvenile system and working with schools on truancy issues.

 

3.         Consent Agenda: 

 

3.1       Minutes/Ratify Action of the July 12, 2010 Regular Meeting.

 

3.2        Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch    Report and Activity Report.

 

3.3       2010-2011 Special Education Contract:  Skyline Physical Therapy Services, P.C.:  $57.00 Per Hour/$.050 Per Mile Travel Expenses

 

Moved by Kristie Gilmore and seconded by Kristie Magnino to approve the consent agenda as amended.  Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

 

4.         Curriculum Reports:  None


5.         Principals’ Reports:  Written reports were submitted by Andrew Farber, high school principal, Chad Radke, elementary principal and Brent Cudly, athletic director/assistant high school principal.  High School Principal Farber also informed the board that writing and reading test results will be out August 12 and August 16.  Elementary Principal Radke updated the board on the progress of the pre-school playground improvements.  Wood chips have been removed and pea gravel was installed.  New swings are also being installed.

 

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:  Superintendent Johnson informed the board that we are currently collecting surveys to determine the interest of ten month employees to a high deductible reduced benefit plan.  The board will be informed of the results.

 

6.3       First Day Agenda:  Thursday, August 12, at 8:00 a.m. the board is invited to a welcome back continental breakfast.

 

6.4       Safe Routes Grant:  Funding was approved but it comes with some serious time intensive and labor heavy conditions.  Federal regulations require special training but no one in the state provides that training. Training costs are up front expenses that aren’t reimbursed until the project receives final approval.  By following all federal regulations and guidelines, the project couldn’t even begin until 2012.  Safety concerns on positioning of sidewalk on 11th Street were expressed by the superintendent and board.  Further consideration will be given the project before accepting the grant.

 

7.         Unfinished Business:

 

7.1       Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve an Evaluation Instrument for the Guidance Counselors to be Added to Regulation 4150A:  Moved by Kristie Gilmore and seconded by Greg Sampson to approve Regulation 4150A on second reading to include a three-year summative evaluation instrument for guidance counselors as presented.  Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

 

7.2       Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the Purchase of a 2009 Chevrolet Express 11-Passenger Van:  Moved by Mike Dwyer and seconded by Greg Sampson to approve the purchase of a 2009 Chevrolet Express 11-Passenger Van for $21,933.00 as presented.  Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.


8.         New Business:

 

8.1       Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve 2010-2011 Adult Breakfast/Lunch Prices:  Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Mark Jamison to approve breakfast and lunch prices for the 2010-2011 school year for adults:  Breakfast $1.75; Lunch $3.00 as presented.  Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

 

8.2       Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action Pertaining to the Annual Review of Buildings and Grounds and Summer Maintenance:  The facilities committee’s list of completed projects and proposed future projects was presented by Mark Jamison.  The list will be continually reevaluated as progress continues.

 

8.3       Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Change the Distribution of the District Newsletter to Four (4) Times Annually:  Moved by Mike Dwyer and seconded by Greg Sampson to change the distribution of the district newsletter to four (4) times annually amended to include a September, 2010 Newsletter to encourage input and opinions on the change from district patrons.  Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

 

9.         Executive Session:  Discuss and Consider Teacher Negotiations for the 2010-2011 School Year:  Moved by Mike Dwyer and seconded by Susie Moravec to enter into executive session to discuss teacher negotiation issues and to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an employee and/or individual and to protect the public interest.  Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.

 

Time Entered:       8:03 p.m.

Adjournment of Executive Session

Time Exited:         8:31 p.m.

 

10.       Action on Executive Session Items:  None

 

11.       Adjournment:  There being no further business meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

 

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Susie Moravec, Board President                                 Lynn Johnson, Board Secretary

 

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