Robein Grade School
Board of Education Meeting
July 21, 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, and Mrs. Britton
Approval of Minutes:
Approve minutes of the June 16, 2005 regular meeting as amended:
President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the June 16, 2005 regular meeting minutes as amended.
Motion by Dearing, seconded by Pool to approve the amended June 16, 2005 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried.
Approve minutes of
the June 16, 2005 executive meeting as amended:
President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the June 16, 2005 executive meeting minutes as amended:
Motion by Dearing, seconded by Potts to approve the amended June 16, 2005 executive meeting minutes. Motion carried.
Approve minutes of
the June 28, 2005 special meeting regular session as amended:
President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the June 28, 2005 special meeting regular session minutes as amended:
Motion by Newlan, seconded by Dearing to approve the amended June 28, 2005 special meeting regular session minutes. Motion carried.
Citizens
Request/Public Participation:
Mrs. Raithel and Mrs. Britton expressed there concern with the lack of updates and accuracy on the district website. It was recommended that there be a person on staff to be responsible for the updates.
Treasurer’s Report:
President Norvill asked for any corrections or updates.
Motion by Dearing, seconded by Schwader 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. President Norvill asked Superintendent Mueller about the Verizon bill. Superintendent Mueller explained that it was because of the new phones and there is a wait for the rebate check.
Motion by Dearing, seconded by Pool 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:
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 to purchase the basketball uniforms and there was no second.
Superintendent Mueller reported that the State Track Meet weekend produced $25157.62. It was recommended that $200 be paid to Ken Woodward as the Field Manager.
Superintendent Mueller reported that the primary rooms have been cleared out and have been mopped, stripped and waxed. It was reported that most of the lifesafety work is on schedule except for the parking lot.
D. State School Board Conference
Mr. Mueller reported that all seven board members
were registered and paid. We are staying at the Embassy Suites this year. The
dates are Thursday November 17th – Sunday November 20th.
It was recommended that the new members attend the New Board Member Seminar.
Old Business:
Miss Cunefare presented the Athletic Policy on the first reading. The questions from the board members concerned the cheerleading portion. It was also recommended that another board member serve on the committee along with Miss Cunefare.
President Norvill asked for a motion to approve the Athletic Policy on the first reading as presented.
Motion by Cunefare, seconded by Schwader for approval of the Athletic Policy on the first reading as presented. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill, Potts, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: Newlan, Pool, and Dearing
New Business:
Superintendent Mueller reported that we can have this at 5:30 prior to our August Board meeting. We then need to post the budget for 30 days and adopt at our September Board meeting.
Motion by Dearing, seconded by Cunefare to approve budget
hearing. Motion carried.
B. Approve intergovernmental
agreement to provide music teacher to District 52
Superintendent Mueller discussed sharing Mrs. Bell with Washington District 52. They pay us $8719.84 for the school year and we pay the rest of her salary. We will pay her a Salary of $35,804 including TRS for 2005-2006.
Dearing motioned, and Potts seconded to Approve intergovernmental agreement to provide music teacher to District 52.
On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader..
NAYS: None
C
Accept bread bid from Interstate Brands
Superintendent Mueller discussed that we received one bread bid from Interstate Brands.
Cunefare motioned, and Schwader seconded to accept the bread bid from Interstate Brands. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
D. Accept milk bid from Steve
Pauli and Sons
Superintendent Mueller reported that after bids were accepted only one company bid for the milk contract. It was from Steve Pauli and Sons
Cunefare motioned, and Schwader seconded to approve the milk bid. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
E. Baseball field update
Superintendent Mueller met with 3 different fence companies concerning the backstop on the field. The current one is in very poor shape and ineffective. The board also discussed the purchase of a sports aggregate for the field.
Newlan motioned, and Dearing seconded to purchase a backstop fence from Hayworth fence for the price of $2379. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
Other Business:
None
Motion by Schwader, seconded by Potts to adjourn to executive session at 8:02 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, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
Executive Session:
The Board exited executive session at 8:49 PM.
The Board re-entered open
session at 8:51PM.
Motion by Dearing/Pool to hire Natalie Martin for the Learning Center Director Position as per contract. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
Motion by Schwader/Potts to approve hiring Carol Daggs to train Miss Martin for $175 per day. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill,
Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
Motion by Dearing/Schwader to approve the pay raise of 3% for all non-certified staff. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill,
Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Newlan
Motion by Dearing/Schwader to approve the hiring of Mr. Phil Vandemore as
Assistant Principal for 120 days at a rate of $340 per day plus full family medical and dental insurance. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill,
Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
Motion by Dearing/Schwader to approve the hiring of Mrs. Mary Ellen Carney and TMCSEA as Special Education Director for $6750 for 20 days. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill,
Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
Motion by Cunefare/Pool to keep the executive session minutes from January 2005 through June 2005 sealed. On roll call, the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill,
Newlan, Pool, Potts, Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
Adjournment:
Motion by Cunefare/Dearing
to adjourn the meeting. On roll call,
the following votes were recorded:
YEAS: Norvill, Newlan, Pool, Potts,
Dearing, Cunefare and Schwader.
NAYS: None
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2005
at 6:00 p.m.
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Steve Norvill, President Chris Dearing, Secretary