September 14, 2015 at 7:40 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  President Mrkvicka noted that notice of the meeting was published in the Phonograph Herald.

Discussion:  President Mrkvicka noted that the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room.

Discussion:  President Mrkvicka asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting. None were made, and the minutes were declared approved.

Discussion:  The Superintendent presented the Financial Report.

Discussion:  During the allotted time for communications from the public, Ken Swinarski expressed his disappointment at the sound quality in the playing of the National Anthem at last week's football game. The playing of the Anthem from a cell phone, over the loud-speaker system was both embarrassing and disappointing, according to Mr. Swinarski. Dan Scheer presented the Board with information on a national movement promoting placing the words "In God we Trust," somewhere in the school building.

Discussion:  Mr. Dustin Nilson was not present to discuss a new course offered at the school, called STEM.

Discussion:  Mr. Van Pelt, Guidance Counselor, was not present to discuss the Military and College Fair held at the school.

Discussion:  2015-2016 TAX REQUEST RESOLUTION FOR HOWARD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT # 1 ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHEREAS, public notice was given at least five days in advance of a Special Public Hearing called for the purpose of discussing, approving, or modifying the District's Tax Requests for the 2015-2016 school fiscal year for the General Fund, Bond Fund, and Special Building Fund of Howard County School District # 1. WHEREAS, such Special Public hearing was held before the Board of Education (hereinafter "the Board") of Howard County School District # 1 (hereinafter "the District") at the time, date, and place announced in the notice published in the Phonograph Herald, a copy of which notice and proof of publication is attached hereto as Exhibit A, all as required by law; and, WHEREAS, the Board provided an opportunity to receive comment, information and evidence from persons in attendance at such Special Hearing; and, WHEREAS, the Board, after having reviewed the District Tax Requests for each said fund, and after public consideration of the matter, has determined that the Final Tax Requests as listed below are necessary in order to carry out the functions of the District, as determined by the Board for the 2015-2016 school fiscal year. NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that (1) the Tax Request for the General Fund should be, and hereby is set at $ 5,564,270.65 for the 2015-2016 school fiscal year; (2) the Tax Request for the Bond Fund should be, and hereby is set at $383,838.38 for the 2015-2016 school fiscal year; and (3) the Tax Request for the Special Building Fund should be, and hereby is set at $ 0.00 for the 2015-2016 school fiscal year. It is so moved by Marty Mrkvicka and seconded by Ken Swinarski this14th day of September, 2015. Roll Call vote as follows: Daryl Anderson AYE Ken Swinarski AYE Shelly Harrahill absent Marty Mrkvicka AYE Dan Scheer AYE Kelvin Smith AYE The undersigned herewith certifies, as Secretary of the Board of Education of Howard County School District # 1, that the above Resolution was duly adopted by a majority of said Board at a duly constituted public meeting of said Board. Shelly Harrahill, Secretary 9 / 14-2015

Discussion:  This Item was tabled pending further revision.

Discussion:  In the Principal's report, Mrs. Paider and Mrs. Hagen discussed preparations for the upcoming External Visit, and the use of the Edu-typing program to teach keyboarding skills to 5-12 graders.

Discussion:  In the Superintendent's report, Mr. Poppert mentioned the upcoming School Law Seminar on Sept. 23, and reported on the status of renovations at the former Heritage building. The fire alarm system will be installed soon, and the district has applied for a variance from the city for fencing the property.