February 12, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:33pm.
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was properly published in the Phonograph Herald and/or in 3 public places, per policy. |
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room. |
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2. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Mrkvicka asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting(s). None were made, and the minutes were declared approved. |
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3. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Board needs to consider paying the credit card as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
All charges are accounted for by the Business Manager.
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5. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report. |
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6. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
Mrs. Hill introduced herself to the Board as a high school math teacher, and the SPEA president. |
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7. New Business
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7.1. Mrs. Lynch will present on fifth grade.
Discussion:
Mrs. Lynch was unable to be present at tonight's meeting.
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7.2. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Hagen reported on recent efforts to improve communication among the Board and Administration. She also stated that a new math teacher has been hired. Mrs. Morgan asked about the future of the advanced classes that are taught by Mrs. Buchanan, who is retiring. Mrs. Hagen responded that a plan is being developed to continue those classes.
Mr. Ken Swinarski left the meeting at 6pm. His absence is not excused. |
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7.3. Pep Band discussion of performing during the winter season.
Discussion:
Due to the number of band members that are athletes, and time restraints of the sponsor, there is concern about the number of games at which the pep band is expected to play. Because this topic has been discussed at curriculum committee meetings, the discussion was referred back to that committee.
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7.4. Report from Building Committee
Discussion:
Dan Scheer joined the meeting at 6:01pm.
Mr. Poppert and the building committee reported on the current status of the gym bleachers. Repairs in the past were relatively minor and inexpensive, but the Superintendent was told recently that repair costs could be over $30,000. The Board will discuss in the coming months, whether the bleachers should be repaired or replaced. There are also some issues with the building roof, as there are several leaks in the building. Finally, bids for cement for the parking lot and two sidewalks have been sent out to three local contractors. |
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7.5. Board needs to consider approving the negotiated agreement as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
As the Board and teachers had negotiated a 2-year increase last year, the only changes this year were a 2% increase for cheer sponsor, the creation of two extra duty positions for TeamMates at 2% of the base, and a change in the way that Long Term Disability is paid for, in order to allow teachers to receive the greatest benefit in the event that LTD is used.
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7.6. Board needs to consider approving the Board/Administration goals for the 2018 year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.7. Board needs to accept bid from Brennan's Lawn care for fertilizer for the 2018 year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This will include 4 applications, for a total price of $6,326. |
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7.8. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Janet Latta at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.9. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Tricia Buchanan at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.10. Board needs to consider the resignation of Nancy Harrington at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs.Harrington would like to continue to coach volleyball.
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7.11. Board needs to consider accepting the resignation of Mrs. Deb Wells at the end of the 2017-2018 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12. Board needs to consider bids for asbestos removal of the Math and Social Studies hallways.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12.1. Board needs to consider accepting the bid from CEI for replacing some old cameras and moving some for better coverage.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.12.2. Board needs to consider approving volunteer assistant coaches for the spring season: Steph Grabowski, Jake Myers, (track) and Steve Paustian (golf).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.13. Board needs to consider pay increases for classified staff.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Janelle Morgan left the meeting at 6:45pm. |
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7.14. Board needs to consider pay increase for Administration.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Janelle Morgan left the meeting at 6:45pm.
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7.15. Board needs to consider taking action on a school calendar for the 2018-2019 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Morgan returned to the meeting at 6:54pm.
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7.16. Superintendent's Report
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7.16.1. March Meeting, getting a plan together for information sharing to meet goals.
Discussion:
The Board decided to meet at 6:30pm on March 12, 2018, prior to the regular meeting, to begin addressing the Board/Administration goals.
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7.17. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board calendar was reviewed.
Meeting adjourned at 7:13pm. |