Robein School

Special Board of Education Meeting

May 1, 2000

The special meeting of the board was called to order by Mr. Buttice at 5:31 P.M.

Members Present: Mr. Knight, Ms. Skaggs, Mrs. Short, Mr. Skaggs, Mr. Greuter, Mr. Buttice and Dr.

Bradshaw

Members Absent: Mr. Sherwood

Guests: Michelle Homan, Beverly Walker, Diana Juvinall, Debbie Shadid, and Cindy Dallinger

Mr. Sherwood arrived at 5:34P.M.

Public Input:

Mr. Buttice had all the guests introduce themselves. Mr. Buttice asked all the guests to keep their comments to 2 minutes. Cindy Daliinger commented that she would like all the students to have the opportunity to play. Mrs. Short inquired as to how the fifth graders would be cut if some of them were eligible to play. Dr. Bradshaw commented that the coaches would choose according to ability. The board’s general consensus is that that is the correct way to decide. Ms. Skaggs asked if set numbers for participants in each sport have been set. Dr. Bradshaw stated they would be set after the policy is established. The numbers will be put in writing before each sport starts its season. Mr. Buttice questioned if numbers stay the same if there is a coaching change. The board’s consensus was that a new coach would have the opportunity to establish a number. Ms. Skaggs questioned why a controversial policy is being put in place five years. Mr. Buttice that the sports committee is looking for consistency. Dr. Bradshaw commented that a new board down the road could change the policy if they felt necessary.

Audience Participation:

Diana Juvinall wrote letter in favor of board’s proposed policy. She read the letter aloud, and then circulated the letter around the table to each board member. The letter was also endorsed by several parents.

New Business:

Motion by Mr. Visocky/Chris Short to accept Sports Committee’s proposal as presented, along with the addition of 5^th grade selection procedures as outlined in item #9, in the event, if partial cuts are necessary.

Motion voted. Yeas-5, Nays-2. Motion carried.

Old Business:

Dr. Bradshaw congratulated Cindi Dallinger on being selected as Robein’s new girls softball coach.

Dr. Bradshaw reported on the asbestos abatement. He has obtained 4 bids to perform the abatement. AAA was the lowest bidder at $5494.00. He was assured by AAA that the air would be continually monitored. Abatement should start about May 6 if the bid by AAA was accepted. Dr. Bradshaw obtained testimonials for all the bidders. He recommended AAA. Mr. Sherwood questioned if the lowest bidder is always chosen or if other circumstances are considered. Dr. Bradshaw explained his criteria for making recommendations.

Motion by Mr. Knight/Mr. Sherwood to accept the bid of $5494.00 by AAA to remove asbestos around the old boiler. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Mrs. Skaggs questioned if any headway has been made on finding a new baseball coach. She also inquired if it was possible to raise compensation to attract a coach. Dr. Bradshaw commented that if that was to happen, he would also recommend that softball compensation be raised an equal amount to be fair. Dr. Bradshaw also commented that he has only one lead, and he has not recently heard from them.

Adjournment:

Motion by Mr. Knight/Mr. Visocky to adjourn. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 P.M.

Next regular meeting will be

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Steven Buttice, President Eric Greuter, Secretary