MINUTES
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’
BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET AND TAX REQUEST HEARINGS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
1. Call Hearings/Meeting to Order and Roll Call: President Moravec called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while this meeting was open to the public.
Roll call was taken. Present were board members Kristie Gilmore, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, and Susie Moravec. Also present were Lynn Johnson, superintendent Andrew Farber, high school principal, Chad Radke, elementary principal, Brent Cudly, athletic director and Cheryl Keeler, recording secretary. Board members Micheal Dwyer and Greg Sampson were absent. Mr. Dwyer’s absence was excused and Mr. Sampson would be late, also excused.
2. Public Hearing: Conduct Budget Hearing 2010-2011 Proposed Budget.
Open Budget Hearing Time: 7:02 p.m.
Discuss, Consider and Receive Input on the District’s 2010-2011 Budget: Superintendent Johnson gave an overview of budget items detailed by category. Maintenance and operational budget increased substantially to include a roofing project, new boiler system and several pieces of new equipment.
Close Budget Hearing Time: 7:24 p.m.
3. Call Tax Request Hearing/Meeting to Order:
Open Tax Request Hearing Time: 7:24 p.m.
Discuss, Consider and Receive Input from Public on the 2010-2011 Tax Request: Superintendent Johnson gave an historical perspective of valuations and tax levies.
Bond Fund Tax Request: $346,464.64
Property Tax Rate: .086550
Special Building Fund Tax Request: $55,555.56
Property Tax Rate: .013878
Close Tax Request Hearing Time: 7:26 p.m.
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS’
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2010
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BUDGET/TAX HEARINGS
1. Call Regular Meeting to Order: President Moravec called the regular meeting to order at 7:26 p.m. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while this meeting was open to the public.
Roll call was taken. Present were board members 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. Mr. Dwyer and Mr. Sampson were absent.
1.1 Moved by Mark Jamison and seconded by Kristie Magnino to approve the regular agenda as amended to include 6.5 Baseball Field Update. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote with Kristie Gilmore, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino and Susie Moravec 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 August 9, 2010 Regular Meeting.
3.2 Monthly Financial Reports, Claims (Check Register), Special Fund Transfers, Hot Lunch Report and Activity Report.
General Fund Transfer of $150,000 to the Depreciation Fund.
Moved by Kristie Gilmore and seconded by Mark Jamison to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 4-0 roll call vote.
4. Curriculum Reports: Guidance provided written curriculum reports.
5. Principals’ Reports: Written reports were submitted by all princpals. Elementary Principal Radke reported to the Board the concerns with NeSA testing as it pertains to special education students, updates to preschool playground, elementary Spanish starts this week. DIBELS testing extended to grade 5, Art Club 'halls and walls' decorating ideas, implementing Lucy Caulkins Units of Study for Teaching Writing, and a parent workshop on Love and Logic.
Mr. Farber reported on the teachers who will be receiving professional development pertaining to NeSA testing, implementation of a robotics unit in basic tech class, the change to a nine period day, and the continued practice of Soaring Eagles.
Mr. Cudly reported on what is taking place in the 7th-8th grade programming which includes team plan, team professional development, students’ exposure to technology (getting ready for NeSA), HAL opportunities, student training on Living Above the Line, and beginning the review of the current grading system. Mr. Cudly also reported on the Living Above the Line sportsmanship initiative and creating a positive culture through athletics by featuring theme nights that students endorse.
7:45 p.m. Board Member Greg Sampson arrived.
6. Superintendent’s Report:
6.1 Enrollment Figures: PK-6: 284; 7-12: 301 Total: 585
6.2 2010 NASB Area Membership Meetings: Wednesday, September 29, Fremont, 4:45 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
6.3 Insurance for Ten Month Employees: Survey results were shared with the Board. A decision will be made at the October meeting.
6.4 Safe Routes: More information is being gathered.
6.5 Baseball Field Repair: Update was given on the efforts of many people to repair the damage to the baseball field caused by summer flooding. The village board has agreed to share the costs.
7. Unfinished Business:
7.1 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action on Buildings and Grounds’ Summer Projects to Include Landscape and Window Covering Purchases: Three companies will do presentations to the buildings and grounds’ committee for landscaping projects to be considered.
8. New Business:
8.1 Discuss, Consider and Take Necessary Action to Approve the 2010-2011 District Budget: Moved by Mark Jamison and Greg Sampson to approve the 2010-2011 District Budget as listed: General Fund $7,133,257; Depreciation Fund $540,298.82; Activities Fund $325,000; School Lunch Fund $292,503.43; Bond Fund $511,062.51, Special Building Fund $254,418.62 as presented. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote with Kristie Gilmore, Mark Jamison, Kristie Magnino, Susie Moravec and Greg Sampson voting in favor of the motion.
2010-2011 TAX REQUEST
EXHIBIT A
Funds 2010-2011 Approved Tax Rate
General $4,141,414.10 1.034567
Bond $346,464.64 0.086550
Special Building $55,555.56 0.013878
Moved by Kristie Gilmore and seconded by Susie Moravec to adopt the resolution to approve the 2010-2011 tax request as presented above. Motion carried on a 5-0 roll call vote.
9. Executive Session: Discuss and Consider Teacher Negotiations for the 2010-2011 School Year: Moved by Susie Moravec and seconded by Kristie Magnino 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 5-0 roll call vote.
Time Entered: 8:20 p.m.
Adjournment of Executive Session
Time Exited: 9:05 p.m.’
10. Action on Executive Session Items: None
11. Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
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Susie Moravec, Board President Lynn Johnson, Board Secretary