May 12, 2014 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:33pm.
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1.1. Recognition of Public Notice of Open Meeting
Discussion:
President Anderson noted that notice of the meeting was published in the Phonograph Herald.
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1.2. Recognition of Posted Notice of the Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
President Anderson noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room.
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2. Roll Call
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3. Minutes of the Previous Regular Meetings
Discussion:
President Anderson asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved.
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4. Bills As Presented By the Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Building Maintenance Fund Bills
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Depreciation Fund,Control Services $71,330, Colorado West (Bus) $82,750
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Financial Report
Discussion:
The Superintendent presented the Financial Report.
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8. Communications from the Public
Discussion:
There were no communications from the public.
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9. New Business
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9.1. Mr. Roger Wells will speak to the Board of Education about the Education Foundation.
Discussion:
Mr. Roger Wells was not present to speak to the Board of Education about the Education Foundation.
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9.2. Mrs. Dubbs will be presenting on the Elementary
Discussion:
Mrs. Chas Dubbs, Reading Coach, was present to provide information about the summer school program. This summer, nearly 50 students will be served. Summer school runs for 3 hours in the morning, 4 days per week, throughout the month of June.
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9.3. Board needs to consider revisions to Policy 504.19.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.4. Wyatt Benzel,(1) SP to GIPS 13-14,Abigail Wegner(8)Palmer, Alden Wegner (K)Palmer, Natalie Wegner (5)Palmer from GW-NL, Erin Gregosky (K)Palmer,Daltyn Rother Rother (11) GW, Jacob Rief (K)GINW, Montana Morgan (5)NW-SP, Ethan Lange (K)Elba- SP 2014-2015
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Accept sealed bid for old bus as excess equipment (motor is no good)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.6. Board needs to discuss offering the house at 1217 Grand for rent.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.7. Board needs to consider the resignation of Mr. Jess Rother.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.8. Board needs to consider ratifying a certified contract for Mrs. Tracey Craney. (Elementary)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.9. Board needs to consider raising Price of adult admissions for Varsity Athletics from $4.00 to $5.00.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.10. Board needs to consider raising the adult and student activity pass prices $5.00. (Adult$35.00-40.00 and Students from $15.00-$20.00)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Adult passes will cost 40.00 and student passes will cost $20.00.
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9.11. Discuss Consolidation with Elba.
Discussion:
Representatives from the Elba School District were present to meet with a committee of St. Paul School Board members earlier in the evening. The committee reported to the Board on the discussion that was held earlier. A special meeting will be held for the St. Paul Board to continue the discussion on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at 7pm.
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9.12. Principal's Report
Discussion:
In the principals report, information was distributed on behavioral referrals. Mrs. Paider gave an update on the after school program. Mrs. Hagen shared information gained from classroom observations. Healthy Summer Days and Kindergarten Round-Up were very successful. The 7-12 teachers are going to focus on improving students' time on task. Changes are being made to fine-tune FIT time and detention. The English dept is looking at increasing the rigor of reading in the curriculum.
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9.13. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
In his report, Supt. Poppert explained that Policy 504 is correct, with regard to the Superintendent's ability to nullify a suspension. The administrators' office will be remodeled beginning at the end of May, so their offices will temporarily be moved. Temporary staff has been hired for summer projects. The Building Committee will meet at 6pm on May 27, 2014.
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9.13.1. 504.11 is correct
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9.14. Review Board Calendar
Discussion:
The Board Calendar was reviewed. The School Law Seminar will be held in June. Board calendar sections 6-606.09 will be reviewed at the June Board meeting.
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10. Old Business
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11. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Anderson restated the motion and indicated that only staff positions would be discussed. The Board went into executive session at 10:04pm. The Board came out of executive session at 10:24pm. No action was taken.
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12. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 10:25pm
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