Robein School
Board of Education
July 11, 2000
The meeting was called to order at 6:29 P.M. by Mr. Sherwood.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Knight, Ms. Skaggs, Mrs. Short, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Greuter. Dr. Bradshaw was
also in attendance.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Visocky and Mr. Buttice
GUESTS: Mrs. Daggs
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Dr. Bradshaw discussed the class scenarios in the board packets. He reported 28 students are registered for kindergarten and he knows of 1 student not yet registered. He also reported 25 students are registered for 2nd grade. Ms. Short inquired about teachers’ aide certification and pay. Dr. Bradshaw stated a non-certified aide would cost about $40/hr, while a certified would cost about $60/hr. Ms. Skaggs inquired about duration of financial obligation. She wanted to know if the class would be split through their duration of attendance at Robein. Dr. Bradshaw commented it would be a year to year situation. Dr. Bradshaw also commented on past practices for splitting classes. Ms. Skaggs inquired if last year’s 1st grade teacher had a feel whether a split was necessary. Mr. Knight inquired about additional revenues due to larger enrollment. Dr. Bradshaw commented it would not be until the next year. Dr. Bradshaw commented he had strong feelings for splitting the kindergarten class. He also mentioned he would like to wait and see with the 2nd grade class. Ms. Skaggs inquired about staffing if one or both of the classes are split. Dr. Bradshaw suggested Ms. Onyun as the other kindergarten in the event of a split. Ms. Skaggs inquired if any board members have been approached by other kindergarten parents.
Motion by Mrs. Short/Mr. Knight to authorize Dr. Bradshaw to split the kindergarten class and hire a teacher to fill the position. Motion voted. Yeas-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Dr. Bradshaw commented on student at alternative school. He reported the student has successfully attended and completed alternative school. Dr. Bradshaw suggested we pass the student on to high school.
Motion by Mr. Knight/Ms. Skaggs to adopt a resolution to give Jared Teegarden his diploma and pass him on to high school for successfully completing alternative school. Motion voted. Yeas-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Dr. Bradshaw discussed his past contract negotiations practices. Mr. Sherwood requested two board members to volunteer to review the superintendent’s contract. Mr. Visocky and Ms. Skaggs volunteered.
Mrs. Daggs reported somebody from Executrain is coming on Tuesday, July 18 and Thursday, July 20 to train personnel on how to setup a web page.
Dr. Bradshaw reported the sports community kickoff meeting would be held Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. Dr. Bradshaw said a letter will be sent home with all 5th through 8th graders.
SPORTS: Dr. Bradshaw discussed issues from the state track meet. He commented on how the service clubs, such as the optimist club, worked out at the meet. He reported that not all the people showed as expected, therefore we had to shift our workers to fill in holes. He discussed having coolers for satellite beverage stations. There was general discussion on trying to make parking situation better. Mrs. Short suggested the use of signs to show participants where to enter, so they don’t crowd regular admission gate. Dr. Bradshaw suggested we continue food sales the same as in the previous years. In addition, Dr. Bradshaw also recommended we move $7,000 from the track proceeds to the bleacher fund.
BUILDING: Reference July 6, 2000 building committee minutes. In addition, bids for the partitions and doors in the boys’ upper wing restroom came in at $3,850.
Motion by Mr. Knight/Mrs. Short to accept bid from City Sealcoat of $2,279 to reseal parking lot and drive. Motion voted. Yeas-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Knight/Ms. Skaggs to accept bid by Davis Tigue Ltd. of $3,850 to purchase partitions and doors in boys’ upper wing restroom.
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Motion by Mr. Knight/Mrs. Short to adjourn. Motion voted. Yeas-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 P.M.
Next regular board meeting is set for Monday, July 31, 2000 at 6:30 P.M.
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Steven Buttice, President Eric Greuter, Secretary