November 16, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting of the Shelton Public Schools Board of Education
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1. Call to order and roll call
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No visitors were present. Administrators Gannon, Kenton and Meyer were present.
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2. Routine matters
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2.a. Review and approve minutes
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2.b. Review and approve claims
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3. Request to address the Board of Education
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There were no requests to address the Board of Education.
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4. Reports
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4.a. Financial Report
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon reported on the financial status of the district.
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4.b. Board Report
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Negotiations Committee - Joe reported that the negotiations committee met with the SEA. There will be an additional meeting in December.
Building and Grounds Committee - Chris reported that the roof resurfacing is planned for Fall 2021. The priorities for the HVAC system are the weight room and a centralized control system for the entire school. Rasmussen is looking into a possible kickback with installing heat pumps due to energy savings. Transportation Committee - Russ reported that the committee recommended the Tan Freestyle be traded in for a van to help with smaller groups. Also discussed need for shuttle bus for activities bus. Seth will check into this option with some pricing options for a few years down the road. |
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4.c. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon reported that Covid numbers inside the building are looking good. School Finance update - Dr. Gannon is analyzing the financial status of the district, she is creating a five year facility and transportation plan. Professional development update - teachers have been asked to try something that they have learned during professional development.
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4.d. Principal's Report
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Mr. Kenton reported that virtual PT conferences were held and parents were sent a survey after to gain feedback. Scheduling worked well and recommend that we schedule times in the future. Veterans Day Program was held in house. Everyone was spaced out and no outside guests were invited this year. Voice of Democracy winners shared their speeches.
DHM - 250 people in gym at once. Must maintain 6ft. Only househeld members can attend. Has affected wrestling meets the most so far. Assessment results - the current Senior class took the ACT taken October 6th, this was a makeup test from last spring.
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5. New Business
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5.a. Review the 2019-2020 Audit
Discussion:
Dr. Gannon reviewed the results of the 2019-2020 audit with the board. It was decided that to comply with state statute the board president and board secretary will sign all checks. This will require signature cards to be updated at Cornerstone Bank.
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5.b. Consideration to approve a van purchase
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5.c. Buildings and Grounds Survey Results
Discussion:
Reviewed the results of the building and grounds survey that was completed by the staff. It was suggested that the board schedule a building walk through at the next meeting.
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5.d. Superintendent Evaluation
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The Board of Education completed a performance evaluation with Dr. Gannon.
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6. Old Business
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7. Adjournment
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