ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012, 7 P.M.
HS CONFERENCE ROOM
1. Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call: Vice President Mark Jamison called the meeting 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, Greg Sampson, Shanon Willmott and Matt O’Daniel. Also present were Lynn Johnson, superintendent, Andrew Farber, high school principal, James Shada, assistant high school principal/AD, Chad Radke, elementary principal and Cheryl Keeler, recording secretary.
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance
1.2 Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda: 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 Mike Dwyer, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Matt O’Daniel, Shanon Willmott and Greg Sampson all voting in favor of the motion.
2. Welcome to Guests and Public Forum: Kenny Reed addressed the board regarding the sprinkler system being considered for the area west of elementary/new gym.
3. Consent Agenda:
3.1 Minutes/Ratify Action of the October 8, 2012 Regular Meeting.
3.2 Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report.
Benefit Fund - BCBS Health Insurance $6,812.80
Moved by Matt O’Daniel and seconded by Kristie Magnino to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.
5. Curriculum/Instruction Reports: Kathy Brester presented on behalf of the Safety Committee. She shared information about the structure of the safety committee, new online safety training modules, the Emergency Quick Reference Guides and the emergency procedures we practice within the district.
Kurt Sanders reported on technology. His report included an update on computer inventory. Currently the student ratio is 1.75:1 in elementary; 1.16:1 in middle/high school. A team to further explore 1-1 computer possibilities was discussed.
6. Review of Annual District Plan: None
7. Principals’ Reports: Andrew Farber, high school principal, shared PTC attendance data, the SKILLS USA grant that Mr. Brenn has applied for through Lowes, the FBLA canned food drive in which 2600 cans were donated and GRIP data. James Shada, high school assistant principal/athletic director, shared information on the extension of GRIP to include opportunities for students over lunch and articulated guidelines for purchasing athletic uniforms. Chad Radke, elementary principal, shared information on the Veteran’s Day program, the upcoming elementary music program, PTC attendance date by classroom and a speaker from the Historical Society who gave two different presentations in the elementary focusing on social science topics.
8. Superintendent’s Report:
8.1 State Education Conference: November 14-16, LaVista Embassy Suites
8.2 Enrollment Figures: K-6: 256; 7-12: 275
8.3 Superintendent Goal Update: Lynn Johnson, superintendent, provided the board with a written update on her professional goals to assist them in her evaluation.
8.4 Report on Governor’s Visit: Mrs. Johnson reported on how well represented the district was by our principals and staff members.
8.5 February Board Retreat: Dates for the February board retreat were briefly discussed.
9. Board of Education Committee Reports:
9.1 Finance Committee: A meeting of the Finance and Buildings and Grounds Committees will be combined next month to put together a summative needs list.
9.2 Negotiations Committee: Negotiations have been reached for the 2012-2013 school year. Negotiations are beginning for the 2013-2014 school year.
9.3 Buildings and Grounds Committee: The sprinkler system for the west grass area was discussed. Discussion was held on installing new T8 lights and the incentive grants being offered for those changes in addition to the cost savings in utility bills.
9.4 Professional Development Sharing
9.5 Legislative Update: Micheal Dwyer indicated that the legislative committee is focused on balancing budgets.
Principals exited the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
10. Unfinished Business: None
11. New Business:
11.1 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to approve the 2011-2012 district audit: Ric Ortmeier presented the audit report to the board.
Moved by Mark Jamison and seconded by Mike Dwyer to accept the 2011-2012 district audit as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.
11.2 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to ratify the teacher base and master agreement for the 2012-2013 school year: Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Kristie Magnino to ratify the 2012-2013 teacher base salary of $33,270 as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.
Moved by Matt O’Daniel and seconded by Shanon Willmott to ratify the 2012-2013 Teacher Master Agreement as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.
11.3 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to accept a non-certified resignation: Moved by Mike Dwyer and seconded by Greg Sampson to accept the resignation of Gail Anderson as elementary administrative assistant effective Friday, November 9, 2012 as presented. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote.
11.4 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to accept a proposal to install an underground sprinkler system in the area west and south of the elementary.
Discussion was held on the cost of installing underground sprinklers in the area to the west of elementary as opposed to investing in a new water reel. The Buildings and Grounds Committee expressed that from a cost perspective, staff time and energy and cost efficiency standpoint underground sprinklers is the favorable option. Motion was deferred until more information and bids are available.
11.5 Review of the district’s annual report: Part of the report is embargoed by the state until November 20. The board reviewed the report and it will be distributed to the public in the next newsletter.
11.6 Review, Discuss and Consider the following policies:
Equal Educational Opportunities/Welfare Transportation
5415 Anti-Bullying 5501 Bus Transportation
5416 Student Fees 5503 Use of School Buses
5417 School Wellness 5504 Special Ed. Transp.
5417ARAdministrative Regulation 5505 Safe Pupil Trans. Plan
For School Wellness Policy (Development of Plan)
5418 Homeless Students 5506 Safe Pupil Transp. Plan
5420 Dating Violence 5601 Asthmas & Allergic
Reaction Protocol
12. Executive Session: Discuss and Consider FCMG contract negotiations: Moved by Greg Sampson and seconded by Matt O’Daniel to enter into executive session to discuss and consider FCMG contract negotiations and to prevent the needless injury to the reputation of an employee and/or individual and to protect the public interest.
Board entered into executive session at 8:28 p.m.
Exited executive session at 8:43 p.m.
12. Action on Executive Session Items: None
13. Adjournment: There being no further business meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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Mark Jamison, Board Vice-President Lynn Johnson, Board Secretary
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