Robein Grade School

Board of Education Meeting

September 19, 2002

 

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Buttice at 5:30 P.M.

Members present: Mr. Buttice, Mr. Dearing, Mrs. Schwader, Mrs. Short, Mr. Knight, Mrs. Masear

Members absent: Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning

Guests: Mr. Norvill

Public meeting for the proposed school budget FY 2002-2003 was opened at 5:32 P.M. Mrs. Masear went over budget figures and projected income and expenditures over the next few years. The fund and expenditure increase rates were explained. Mr. Visocky arrived at 5:50 P.M.

Mr. Buttice asked for questions from the audience in reference to the budget. Hearing none, he asked for any revisions. Having none, the budget hearing was closed at 6:02 P.M.

Regular board meeting was called to order by Mr. Buttice at 6:02 P.M.

Member present: Mr. Buttice, Mr. Dearing, Mrs. Schwader, Mrs. Short, Mr. Knight, Mr. Visocky, Mr. VanBeuning

Members absent: None

Guests: Mr. Norvill, Mr. Vandemore, Mrs. Daggs

 

Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Mr. Visocky/Mrs. Short to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2002 and August 15, 2002, as amended. Motion voted. Yeas-7, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Citizens Request: Mrs. Daggs commented on the outstanding job that has been done by Mr. Vandemore in his new position as Ass’t Principal.

Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Mrs. Short/Mr. Dearing to approve the treasurer’s report. Mr. Van Beuning had a question on #4380 from the Imprest fund. Mrs. Masear reported this was the payment to her summer intern. Motion voted. Mr. Visocky-Aye; Mr. Dearing-Aye; Mrs. Schwader-Aye; Mrs. Short-Aye; Mr. Van Beuning-Aye; Mr. Knight-Aye; Mr. Buttice-Aye. Motion carried.

Warrants: Motion made by Mr. Van Beuning/Mrs. Schwader to approve the warrants. Mrs. Short had a question on #72. Mrs. Masear advised that this was our 80% of tuition for a class attended by Ms. Onyun. Mr. Buttice had a question on #139. Mrs. Masear advised this was the purchase of our new riding lawn mower. Motion voted. Mr. Van Beuning-Aye; Mrs. Schwader-Aye; Mrs. Short-Aye; Mr. Dearing-Aye; Mr. Visocky-Aye; Mr. Knight-Aye; Mr. Buttice-Aye. Motion carried.

Superintendent’s Report:

    1. Mrs. Masear went over the most recent numbers from our ISAT tests. She also commented on the 5% increase that is being required through the "No Child Left Behind Program."
    2. With the assistance of Mr. Vandemore, the Board was brought up to speed on the current status of discipline at school and on the bus. Very good job being done by the bus driver. Have had 5 students receive bus conduct slips. There have been 18 Parent Discipline Notification Slips (blue slips). 3rd Grade-3; 5th Grade-3; 6th Grade-4; 7th Grade-8; 8th Grade none. There have only been 3 in-school suspensions to date.
    3. Mrs. Daggs reviewed the gifted plan revision. Students will now be tested annually to determine qualification.

Mr. Knight left the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Committee Reports

Curriculum: On October 25, vertical articulation with other EPACC schools will include teachers bringing activities/assesments to share with others dealing with meeting the state standards.

Technology: The technology plan has been reviewed, with phase 2 activities being carried out. On Sept. 27, all teachers will learn how to create tables on Word and turn them into HTML language so they can be posted to the Robein website. Future plans include offering mini-sessions after school on how to post to the website.

The office software was converted (the attendance program). A trainer came in and worked with Mrs. Haley on learning the capabilities of the program.

A web subcommittee, comprised of Mr. Wendelin, Miss Onyun, and Miss West are working on improving the website.

Sports: None

Policy: None

Labor/Negotiations: None

Building: Building has not met this year as Mr. Michael is still gone with his daughter. He will hopefully be back at the end of September.

Discipline: None

 

Old Business:

Motion by Visocky/Dearing to adopt Board Policy Section 5. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Schwader/VanBeuning to approve the superintendent goals for 2002-2003. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-0. Motion carried.

The pole vault conversion pad was required due to new regulations. Districts 85, 86, and 309 split the cost.

An enrollment update was presented. Currently, we have 211 students. Kindergarten enrollment stands at 24. Mrs. Stieglitz feels the class is manageable, but extra hands in the form of parent volunteers would be helpful to keep kids on track with supplies, shoes tied for recess, etc.

Board members can sign up for email addresses through the Regional Office of Education.

New Business:

Resolution by Schwader/Dearing to adopt the FY03 budget as presented. Motion voted. Yeas-Dearing, Schwader, Short, Buttice, Visocky, VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.

Motion by Visocky/Schwader to apply for annual recognition of schools. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-0. Motion carried.

Other Business: None

Executive Session:

Motion by Visocky/VanBeuning to enter into executive session to discuss employment of personnel and negotiations. Motion voted. Yeas-Dearing, Schwader, Short, Buttice, Visocky, VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.

The board entered executive session at 7:15 p.m.

Motion by Visocky/Dearing to exit executive session. Motion voted. Yeas-Dearing, Schwader, Short, Buttice, Visocky, VanBeuning. Nays-0. Motion carried.

The board exited executive session at 8:20 p.m.

Other Business: None

 

Adjournment: Motion made by VanBeuning/Visocky to adjourn the meeting. Motion voted. Yeas-6, Nays-0. Motion carried. The meeting ended at 8:20 p.m.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m.

 

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Steve Buttice, President Jeff Knight, Secretary