Robein Grade School

Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

August 18, 2005

President Norvill called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Members present: Mr. Norvill, Mr. Newlan, Mrs. Pool, Mrs. Potts, Ms. Cunefare, Mr. Dearing and Ms. Schwader

Members absent: None

Guests: Channel 22 Representative, Mrs. Raithel, Mrs. Short, and Mrs. Britton

Approval of Minutes:

Approve minutes of the July 21, 2005 regular meeting as amended:

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the July 21, 2005 regular meeting minutes as amended.

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Pool to approve the amended July 21, 2005 regular meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried.

Approve minutes of the July 21, 2005 executive meeting as amended:

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the July 21, 2005 executive meeting minutes as amended:

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Pool to approve the amended July 21, 2005 executive meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried.

Citizens Request/Public Participation:

Mrs. Raithel, Mrs. Short and Mrs. Britton addressed the Board concerning the purchase of basketball uniforms. Mrs. Raithel asked about the 15% of track funds to be used for the purchase.

Treasurer’s Report:

President Norvill asked for any corrections or updates.

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Newlan to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.

NAYS: None

Approval of Warrants:

President Norvill asked for any questions or concerns.

Motion by Newlan, seconded by Dearing for approval of warrants as presented. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.

NAYS: None

Superintendent Report and Recommendations:

A. Registration

Superintendent Mueller informed the board of the enrollment of 209 for Robein and an additional 12 students from TMCSEA.

B. Building Update

Superintendent Mueller updated the board on the completion of work and Tazewell

County Asphalt will be coming back to patch work that was not completed

satisfactorily.

Old Business:

A. Basketball Uniforms

Superintendent Mueller informed the board that there was a request from Mr. Woodward to purchase new basketball uniforms at the cost of $3193.75. Mr. Mueller explained that the current uniforms are 8 years old and track funds could be used.

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the purchase of basketball uniforms.

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Pool to approve the purchase of basketball uniforms with Track funds. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.

NAYS: None

Athletic Committee:

Miss Cunefare presented the Athletic Policy on the second reading. The questions from the board members concerned the cheerleading portion.

President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the Athletic Policy on the second reading as amended.

Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Schwader for approval of the Athletic Policy on the second reading as amended. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS: Norvill, Potts, Cunefare, Pool, and Schwader.

NAYS: Newlan, and Dearing

New Business:

Approve tentative FY 2005 Budget to be placed on file in the district office.

Motion by Dearing, seconded by Schwader to approve tentative budget. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.

NAYS: None

B. Budget Hearing

Superintendent Mueller recommended that we have the FY 06 Budget hearing on September 15, 2005 at 5:30 pm.

Dearing motioned, and Potts seconded to Approve Budget hearing on September 15, 2005 at 5:30 pm.

On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader..

NAYS: None

C. Baseball/Softball Update

Mr. Vandemore updated the board on the numbers of participants in the fall sports.

D. Track Meet/City Sales Tax expenditures

Superintendent Mueller reported/passed out a spreadsheet for both revenues and expenditures.

E. Basketball officials pay

Mr. Vandemore recommended we raise the pay for basketball officials from $40 to $45 per night.

Newlan motioned, and Dearing seconded to raise basketball official pay to $45 per night. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.

NAYS: None

Other Business:

A. Fence purchase

The purchase of a fence was tabled until the September meeting

B. Building Tour

The board and the public went on a tour of the building to see the life safety work and the building improvements.

Board Member Cunefare exited at 7:50pm

Motion by Newlan, seconded by Potts to adjourn to executive session at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried.

President Norvill asked for any other business. With none, the board broke until executive session.

YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, and Schwader.

NAYS: None

Executive Session:

The Board exited executive session at 9:05 PM.

The Board re-entered open session at 9:05PM.

Motion by Dearing/Pool to hire Dr. Barry Ankney as School Psychologist at a rate of $300 per evaluation. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, and Schwader.

NAYS: None

Adjournment:

Motion by Dearing/Pool to adjourn the meeting. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:

YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, and Schwader.

NAYS: None

The meeting adjourned at 9:15p.m.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

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Steve Norvill, President Chris Dearing, Secretary