The meeting was called to order by Mr. Buttice at 6:00 p.m.

Members Present: Mr. Buttice, Mrs. Schwader, Mrs. Short, Mr. VanBeuning,

Mr. Visocky, Superintendent Masear

Members Absent: Mr. Dearing, Mr. Knight

Guests: Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Davies

Motion by Visocky/Schwader to approve the minutes of 6/20/02 with amendments. Motion voted by voice vote. Yeas-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Mrs. Bell composed a song, "The Little Note Song," which she hopes to have published.

Mrs. Masear reported that state money is problematic for next year. Funds are not being received as they were projected by the state last year, and future projections do not look good.

Mr. Buttice questioned an imprest item to Morton Community Bank. Mrs. Masear said she would research it, but that it belonged to the district credit card. He also pointed out that Steve Norvell’s name was spelled incorrectly on the revolving fund.

Motion by VanBeuning/Schwader to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion voted by roll call. Yeas—Buttice, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Mr. Visocky asked about item #8 concerning the bus lease. Mrs. Masear explained that according to the intergovernmental agreement with EPCHS, we would make the first lease payment on the big bus, then when we are billed by EPCHS the first time, it will be deducted from the bill.

Mr. Buttice questioned item #52. It was the internet security class we asked Jay Wendelin to attend.

Motion by Schwader/Visocky to approve the warrants. Motion voted by roll call. Yeas—Buttice, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Mrs. Masear explained the reports on the state track meet. She also pointed out that last year’s startup costs were not accounted for last year when the final reports were prepared. So, those startup costs were accounted for and profits were adjusted accordingly. Our total profit for this year is $10,644.40. This is a positive due to the inclement weather on Saturday. Next year, we plan to take back the parking ourselves instead of the EPCHS music boosters doing it. Mrs. Masear will follow up with a letter to Mr. Colbert to make sure the music boosters are aware of this.

Motion by Visocky/VanBeuning to employ Jay Wendelin as information systems manager for the 2002-2003 school year. Motion voted by roll call. Yeas—Buttice, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Schwader/Visocky to renew intergovernmental agreement with EPCHS to contract 1 day each for Psychology and Social Work services for the 2002-2003 school year. Motion voted by roll call. Yeas—Buttice, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Visocky/VanBeuning to increase hourly rate for Head Custodian/Maintenance position by 4% for FY03. Motion voted by roll call. Yeas—Buttice, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by VanBeuning/Visocky to approve the renewal of the Property/Casualty insurance for FY03. Motion voted by roll call. Yeas—Buttice, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Schwader/VanBeuning to extend the terms of office for board officers until April 2003. Motion voted by voice vote. Yeas-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by VanBeuning/Visocky to employ Jane Haley as District Secretary for school year 2002-2003 at a salary of $11/hour. Motion voted by roll call. Yeas—Buttice, Schwader, Short, VanBeuning, Visocky. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Mrs. Masear reminded the board that there is a financial retreat on Tuesday, August 6 at 6 p.m.

Motion by Visocky/Schwader to adjourn. Motion voted by voice vote. Yeas-5, Nays-0. Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m.

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Christine Short, Acting Secretary Steven Buttice, President