LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010
Un-Official Minutes
Call to Order: Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 pm. At roll call, the following board members responded as present: Mr. Feller, Mr. Hendrix, My Livingston, Mr. Stazzoni, Mr. Weilage and Mrs. Scheffel. Mrs. Studer was absent.
Administrators: Administrators present were Dr. Mark Schweer, Dave Black, Jeff Carper and Dale Kreher
Guest in attendance: Kent Stopak
Approve Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the Agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: None Carried: 5-0
Commendations/Good News: None
Comments & Suggestions: None
Consent Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: The Consent Agenda included: The approval of the December 6th regular meeting minutes, the November Financial Reports and Bills recommended for payment. Personnel – Licensed Approval to Employ: Steve Koester – MS Girls Basketball, Lowell Kennedy – MS Asst. Basketball, Jerry Kreber – MS 7th grade basketball, Sharon Crawley – MS 7th grade Asst. Basketball. Classified Approval to Employ: Roy Bryen - HS part-time custodian. Licensed – Resignations: Joyce Matiyow, Peg Lindsay and Kathy Thomsen. Classified Resignations: Dan McClure. Volunteer Coach: Ryan Burk – HS/MS wrestling. Pay or Hour work time increase/decrease: Janelle Fedor. Carried: 5-0
Reports: None
Discussion Items
7.01 2nd Reading of Several Policies
The Board reviewed the following policies, 802.4 Fixed Assets Management System, 803.1 Purchasing Policy, 803.7 Purchasing Authority, 803.9 Targeted Small Business Procurement Goals, 803.2 Lease, Sale or Disposal of School District Buildings & Sites, 803.8 Credit Cards, 804.1 Secretary’s Monthly Report, 804.3 Annual Financial Statement, 804.4 Audits, 805.1 Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records, 806.1 Insurance Program, 806.2 Annual Review of Insurance Program. Policy 804.3 was updated with additional required language, additional language was also added to 806.1 and 806.2 was deleted.
7.02 Approve Bid for Purchase of Bobcat
Approximately 12 years ago, the district purchased a John Deere 4020 to assist with snow removal and other “tractor” duties throughout the district. In fact, one summer it was used to pull a finish mower for district grounds care. The problem with the tractor is that it is big and difficult to operate for snow removal. The things that we do in the district with a tractor could be reduced by half with a Bobcat. The ease and mobility of a Bobcat would be much greater than with the tractor. The attachments available for the Bobcat will allow us to do more “in-house” instead of contracting out. The broom attachment would be used for snow removal and parking lot maintenance. The forks would be used to help unload trucks especially the food commodities delivery that is unloaded by hand. Lastly the Bobcat would be a great tool to have in the maintenance department to assist with all “tractor” issues in the district.
7.03 Title 1 Supplemental Service Provider Contract
Titan Hill Intermediate School has been designated as a “School in Need of Assistance”, or SINA, under federal guidelines because a portion of our students did not reach proficiency goals on their reading and mathematics tests for three consecutive years. As a result, our district is required by law to offer students the opportunity to access Supplemental Education Services. 20% of our Title 1 allocation (approximately $60,000) must be set aside for this purpose. Supplemental Education Services (SES) are additional academic instructional opportunities designed to increase academic achievement. These services are in addition to instruction provided during the school day and may include tutoring, remediation, and other academic enrichment services. Students from low income families are eligible for Supplemental Education Services.
7.04 Leave Request
Bonnie Clinch (classified employee) has requested an extended leave of absence (10 weeks). According to the Classified Employee Handbook (Section Fifteen, Additional Leave of Absence, Other Leave), “The Board, at its discretion may grant other paid or unpaid leaves after personal leave has been exhausted”. Mr. Dermody, Middle School Principal, is willing to work around this situation.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Action Items
9.01 2nd Reading of Several Policies
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors adopt the above referenced policies on 2nd reading. Discussion: None Carried: 5-0
9.02 Approve Bid for Purchase of Bobcat
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Livingston, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the bid from A & M Green Power and the four attachments for a total cost of $50,797.64. Discussion: None Carried: 4-0 with Mr. Feller abstaining.
9.03 Title 1 Supplemental Service Provider Contract
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the Title 1 Supplemental Service Provider Contract with Club Z In Home Tutoring Services. Discussion: None Carried: 5-0
9.04 Leave Request
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the leave of absence request (unpaid) from Bonnie Clinch per her letter dated October 26, 2010. Discussion: None Carried: 5-0
Information/Future Items
*Regular School Board Meeting – January 3, 2011
Adjournment
With no further business before them, at 7:10 p.m. Mr. Hendrix made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Stazzoni seconded, the motion which passed unanimously by voice vote.