ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’
BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011
7 P.M., HS CONFERENCE ROOM
1. Call Regular Meeting to Order: The regular meeting 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, Matt O’Daniel and Greg Sampson. Also present were Lynn Johnson, superintendent, Brent Cudly, athletic director/assistant principal and Cheryl Keeler, recording secretary.
1.2 Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda. President requests changes or additions to agenda, otherwise agenda stands approved as presented.
Moved by Mike Dwyer and seconded by Matt O’Daniel to approve the regular agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote with Mike Dwyer, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec, Matt O’Daniel and Greg Sampson all voting in favor of the motion.
2. Welcome to Guests and Public Forum
3. Consent Agenda:
3.1 Minutes/Ratify Action of the October 10, 2011 Regular Meeting.
5.2 Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report.
Building Fund Siffring Landscaping Center $2,724
Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Mike Dwyer to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.
4. Curriculum/Instruction Reports: Written media report was submitted prior to the meeting by Brandon Mues.
5. Principals’ Reports: Written reports were submitted by Brent Cudly, athletic director, Andrew Farber, high school principal and Chad Radke, elementary principal. Mr. Cudly responded to questions from the board regarding state playoffs admission prices. The receipts from the gate, after expenses, are divided between the host school, the visiting team and NSAA. NSAA sets prices and controls passes for all district and state level events. Arlington Public Schools has no control over admission prices for district and state playoffs. The board congratulated Mr. Cudly on being selected Middle School Principal of the Year!
7:20 p.m. Mr. Radke entered the meeting.
In addition to his written report, Mr. Radke reported on attendance at parent teacher conferences and the Veteran’s Day Program.
6. Superintendent’s Report:
6.1 Enrollment Figures: K-6: 266; 7-12: 284; PK-12: 570
6.2 State Convention: November 17-18
6.3 Principals’ Attendance at Board Meetings: The board agreed that principals are free to leave the board meeting after their reports are given unless asked to stay to give input on another agenda item.
FCMG Update: Mike Jamison summarized the final bill submitted by FCMG for the oversight of the construction project. The bill is going to the Finance Committee for review and recommendation.
7:35 p.m. Mr. Cudly exited the meeting.
Chad Radke elaborated on the media curriculum report. Discussion was held concerning print media versus online materials. The number of printed materials available in school libraries is driven by state requirements. Mr. Radke pointed out the report format. In order for curriculum reports to be consistent they will all include a multi-cultural and smart goals section.
7:45 p.m. Mr. Radke exited the meeting.
7. Board of Education Committee Reports:
7.1 Finance – Meeting Thursday, November 17, 2011
7.2 Buildings and Grounds - Meeting TBA
8. Unfinished Business:
8.1 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the 2010-2011 District Audit: Moved by Mark Jamison and seconded by Kristie Magnino to approve the 2010-2011 district audit as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.
9. New Business:
9.1 Review of the District’s Annual Report: The Board reviewed the report. It was suggested we better define acronyms within the report.
9.2 Review, Discuss and Consider the Following Policies:
4001 Recruitment and Selection
4002 Equal Opportunity Employment
4003 Anti-discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Anti-retaliation
4004 Duty Hours of Employees
4005 Absence of Employees
4006 Absence From Building
4007 Family and medical Leave Policy
4008 Adoption Leave
4009 Drug and Substance Use and Abuse
4010 Tobacco Prohibition
4011 Bloodborne Pathogen Compliance Plan
4012 Infectious Diseases
Policy 4007 was pulled for review to make sure all updates are reflected in the current policy.
10. Executive Session: Moved by Susie Moravec and seconded by Mike Dwyer to enter into executive session to discuss personnel issues, superintendent evaluation 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: 7:58 p.m.
Time exited: 8:23 p.m.
11. Action on Executive Session Items: None taken
12. Adjournment: There being no further business meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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Susie Moravec, Board President Lynn Johnson, Board Secretary
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