ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011
7 P.M.
HS CONFERENCE ROOM
0.1 Call Special Hearing to Order: The hearing was called to order at 7:00 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, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec and Greg Sampson. Also present were Lynn Johnson, superintendent, Andrew Farber, high school principal, Brent Cudly, assistant high school principal/AD, Chad Radke, elementary principal and Cheryl Keeler, recording secretary. Board member Kristie Gilmore was absent and the absence was excused.
0.1.01 Pledge of Allegiance
0.2 Approve Hearing Agenda
0.3 Public Hearings: Student Fees’ Policy
Open Hearing Time: 7:01 p.m.
Discuss, consider and receive input on the District’s Student Fees’ Policy (5416). No changes were being recommended to the policy.
Close Hearing Time: 7:02 p.m.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2011
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING HEARING
HS CONFERENCE ROOM
1.1 Moved by Jamison and seconded by Dwyer to approve the regular agenda as amended to include an additional salary approval. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote with Mike Dwyer, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec and Greg Sampson voting in favor of the motion.
2. Welcome to Guests and Public Forum: No Comments
3. Consent Agenda:
3.1 Minutes/Ratify Action of the May 9, 2011 Regular Meeting.
3.2 Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report.
Getzchman Heating $2,143.72 Construction Fund
Union Bank (Interest payment) $165,908.75 Bond fund
Trane $6,100 Depreciation Fund
Moved by Kristie Magnino and seconded by Greg Sampson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote.
4. Curriculum/Instruction Reports: None
5. Principals’ Reports:
Chad Radke, elementary principal, discussed his written report and updated the board on the summer skills program. NESA scores determined who would benefit from the summer program. Board requested that Mr. Radke follow-up to determine why most that were eligible to participate in the summer program chose not to.
Mr. Radke left the meeting at 7:15 p.m. to attend to a family emergency.
Andrew Farber, high school principal, congratulated Brent Cudly on being elected to the Middle Level Educators Board. Mr. Farber reviewed his written report. Mr. Farber discussed the implementation of a new program next year. The purpose of the Grade Recovery Intervention Program is to provide extended learning time for students who are strolling academically. GRIP will run four days per week.
Brent Cudly, assistant high school principal and athletic director, reported that the Booster Club would like to help the school purchase a new football scoreboard. Team Mates has started and board members of the program have been trained. Volunteer mentors are being sought.
6. Superintendent’s Report:
6.1 Enrollment Figures: K-6; 268, 7-12; 295
6.2 Budget Committee Meeting: Late July to discuss preliminary budget.
6.3 Technology Workshop: Nine staff members (including three administrators) attended two days of technology sessions in Norfolk on June 1 and 2.
6.4 EHA Holiday in December: No health insurance premiums will need to be paid in December 2011.
6.5 DL Spanish - Cost for Elementary Spanish: Spanish will be taught through distance learning to K-6 next year at a cost of $10,000.
7. Unfinished Business: None
8. New Business:
8.1 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Accept a Certified Resignation: Moved by Susie Moravec and seconded by Mike Dwyer to accept the resignation of Christine Denker as language arts teacher effective at the end of her 2010-2011 teaching contract as presented. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote.
8.2 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve a 2011-2012 Teaching Contract: Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Mike Dwyer to approve a 2011-2012 teaching contract for Amber Sims for the position of 7-12 language arts teacher with initial placement as appropriate on the salary schedule as presented. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote.
8.3 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve Substitute Bus Driver Employment: Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Kristie Magnino to approve the employment of Kenny Reed as substitute bus driver effective May 13, 2011 as presented. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote.
8.4 Annual Review of Co-Curricular Activities Code: Board reviewed the written report. It was noted golf fees have increased substantially.
8.5 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the 2011-2012 Elementary/Secondary Student, Parent/Guardian, Coaches/Sponsors, Staff/Faculty and Classified Handbooks: Moved by Kristie Magnino and seconded by Mike Dwyer to approve the 2011-2012 elementary/secondary student, parent/guardian, coaches/sponsors, staff/faculty and certified staff handbooks as presented. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote.
8.6 Discuss and Consider the 2011-2012 Annual Activities Report and 2011-2012 Athletic Budget: Written report was submitted.
8.7 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the 2011-2012 Teacher Substitute Pay Rate: Moved by Kristie Moravec and seconded by Greg Sampson to approve the substitute teacher pay for the 2011-2012 school year at $125 per day (Tier I-Short Term) and $140 per day (Tier II-Long Term) as presented. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote.
8.8 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Adopt Policy 5416 Student Fees: Moved by Mike Dwyer and seconded by Mark Jamison to approve Policy 5416 Student Fees as presented. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote.
8.9 Discuss and Consider Superintendent Goal Setting: Mrs. Johnson presented the goals list and actions to take to achieve those goals. The Safe Routes Project will take a considerable amount of time. A strategic planning session should be scheduled prior to a board meeting in a workshop type setting, thereby keeping the board retreat meeting shorter.
9. Executive Session: None
11. Adjournment: There being no further business meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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Susie Moravec, Board President Lynn Johnson, Board Secretary
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