Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order by President Jeff Miller at 6:30 p.m. in the Intermediate library.

Roll Call:

Seven members were present.

Recognition of Students:

The Board presented the State Track students, Emily Collett & Jordan Lavy plaques.

Agenda:

A motion by Mike Watterson, second by Darrin Anderson to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion carried 7-0.

Consent Agenda:

A motion by Pat Zvacek, second by Susan Feeback to approve the consent agenda as presented which included:  1) Minutes from the May 12, 2008 regular meeting and May 20, 2008 special session; and 2) Payment of Bills and Financial Statement.  Motion carried 7-0.

Communications:

None.

Public Comment:

None.

Reports:

1. School Resource Officer Annual Report—Scott Brandt, SRO, shared his report with the Board on events of the 2007-08 school year.  He reported that drug and alcohol incidents had decreased, but stealing and school violence showed an increase.  (Report attached to minutes.)
2. Safety Report—Kelli Spies gave her safety report to the board.  (Report attached to minutes.)
3. Extra Curricular Program Report—Kelli Spies gave the extra curricular report to the Board.  (Report attached to minutes.)
4. Federal Programs Report—Donna Fizer shared the federal programs report with the Board.  (Report attached to minutes.)
5. Facilities/Buildings & Grounds Report—Larry Arnone gave the facilities and buildings and grounds report.  (Report attached to minutes.)  Board members asked Larry to add H.S. Gym sound system to the list of long range goals.
6. Auxiliary Services Report-Larry Arnone gave the auxiliary services report and updated the board on transportation, facilities, and food service items.  (Report attached to minutes.)
7. Superintendent’s Report—Dr. James gave the Superintendent’s report on the end of the school, summer school numbers, and the staff luncheon.

Old Business:

None.

New Business:

1.       H.S. Construction Report & Change Orders—A motion by Susan Feeback, second by Mike Watterson to approve change order #11 consisting of an additional roof drain at existing lobby totaling $1,098.25.   Motion carried 7-0. 

2.       Surplus Property—A motion by Pat Zvacek, second by Mike Watterson to declare the following as surplus property:  1991 Bus VIN# 1CYMAM273MT000111, numerous desks, student chairs, and kitchen equipment.  Mr. Arnone will let building administrators review the list to see if any of these items are needed in other buildings, then put out a complete list for an auction in late summer.  Motion carried 7-0.

3.       Modular Bid Approval—A motion by Mike Watterson, second by Rodger McConville to accept the following modular bids Modular #1—McLennan Construction, $1,005; Modular #2—Lighthouse Baptist Church, $4,700; Modular #3--Johnson County Road & Bridge, $250; and Modular #4—Johnson County Road & Bridge, $275, with an amendment of Modular #3 & #4 bids to be reduced by the Board to $1 each for Johnson County Road & Bridge.  Motion carried 7-0.  Mr. Arnone stated that they were to be moved by June 30, 2008 and were to be moved by and at the expense of the successful bidders.

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New Business: (cont.)

4.       TRIM Grant Application—A motion by Susan Feeback, second by Rodger McConville to approve the application for the $15,800 TRIM Grant with a $4,250 District match.  Motion carried 7-0.

5.       Set Special Session Date—June 23, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. was the date/time set for the Special Session for June Core Data Approval, 2007-08 and 2008-09 budget approvals, and Construction.

Policy Review:

The following policies were discussed for the third reading with changes requested.  A motion by Pat Zvacek, second by Rodger McConville to approve and rescind the following lists of policies:

•          Board Policy BBBB—School Board Ballot Issues

•          Board Policy BCE—Board Committees/Advisory Committees to the Board

•          Board Policy DC—Taxing and Borrowing Authority/Limitations

•          Board Policy ECB—Building and Grounds Maintenance

•          Board Policy EHB—Technology Usage

•          Board Policy EHB-AF1—Technology Usage (Parent/Guardian Technology Agreement)

•          Board Policy EHB-AF2—Technology Usage (Student User Agreement)

•          Board Policy EHB-AF3—Technology Usage (Employee Technology Agreement)

•          Board Policy EHB-AF4—Technology Usage (External User Technology Agreement)

•          Board Policy EHB-AP—Technology Usage (Technology Safety)

•          Board Policy FC—School Closings, Consolidations and Reorganizations

•          Board Policy FEC—Selection of Construction Management Services

•          Board Policy FEF-AP1—Construction Contracts Bidding and Awards (Soliciting Bids)

•          Board Policy FEF-AP2—Construction Contracts Bidding and Awards (Project Labor Agreements)

•          Board Policy FF—Facility Names

•          Board Policy FFA—Memorials on Facilities and Grounds

•          Board Policy GCL—Professional Staff Development Opportunities

•          Board Policy GCL-AP—Professional Staff Development Opportunities

•          Board Policy IC—Academic Calendar/Year/Day

•          Board Policy IGAEB—Teaching About Human Sexuality

•          Board Policy IGBB—Programs for Gifted Students

•          Board Policy IGBB-AP—Programs for Gifted Students

•          Board Policy IGBH—Programs for English Language Learners

•          Board Policy IKF—Graduation Requirements

•          Board Policy JEC—School Admissions

•          Board Policy JEC-AF3—School Admissions (Parent/Guardian Opt-Out of Vision Examination)

•          Board Policy JED—Student Absences and Excuses

•          Board Policy JED-AP2—Student Absences and Excuses (Grades 9-12)

•          Board Policy JG-R—Student Discipline

•          Board Policy JGC-AF—Student Health Services and Requirements (Parent/Guardian Opt-Out of Eye Screening)

•          Board Policy JHC-AP1—Student Health Services and Requirements

•          Board Policy KH—Public Gifts to the Schools

•          Board Policy KKB—Audio and Visual Recording

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Board Policies:  (cont.)

The following policies were amended with changes noted:

•          Board Policy GCBC—Professional Staff Fringe Benefits—Paragraph #3—Delete “spouses.” and replace with “immediate family.”

•          Board Policy GCBDA—Professional Staff Short-Term Leaves and Absences—Page 2, Item  E.—leave “mother-in-law, father-in-law” in immediate family description; Page 4, Item #3—replace “two(2) weeks” with “ten (10) days; Page 5, Item #7—Replace “personal leave” with “business leave”.

•          Board Policy GDBC—Support Staff Fringe Benefits--Paragraph #3—Delete “spouses.” and replace with “immediate family.”

•          Board Policy GDBDA—Support Staff Leaves and Absences-- Page 2, Item  E.—leave “mother-in-law, father-in-law” in immediate family description; Page 4, Item #3—delete 2^nd sentence “All such…one (1) year employment.”  Third sentence will read “Any new employee must work two(2) calendar months before they become eligible for paid vacation days.” ; Page 5, Item #7—Replace “personal leave” with “business leave”.

•          Board Policy GDL—Support Staff Development Opportunities—Paragraph #1, 2^nd & 3^rd sentences will read “The Board further recognizes that support staff have a significant impact on student achievement and may provide professional development activities for support staff.  The district’s professional development committee…noncertified positions.”

•          Board Policy JED-AP1—Student Absences and Excuses (Grades K-8)—Page 2, under Consequences for Violations, change from “Grades K-5” to “Grades K-8”; Pages 3 & 4—Delete entire section on Grades 6-8 down to “Notice and Due Process”.

The following policies were rescinded:

•          Board Policy BP-8—Committees of the Board (Rescind)

•          Board Policy DCA—Tax Rate Hearings and Reviews (Rescind)

•          Board Policy JEDA—Truancy (Rescind)

Motion carried 7-0.

Miscellaneous:

None.

Executive Session:

A motion by Pat Zvacek, second by Susan Feeback to hold an executive session following the July 14, 2008, Board meeting as per section 610.022.  After roll call vote, motion carried 7-0.

A motion by Susan Feeback, second by Mike Watterson to hold an executive session following tonight’s regular session as per section 610.021 (3) hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting particular employees and (1) Legal action, causes of action of litigations.  After roll call vote, motion carried 7-0.

Adjournment:

A motion by Susan Feeback, second by Sonya Corrigan to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m.  Motion carried 7-0.