LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 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, Mr. Livingston, Mrs. Studer, Mr. Weilage and Mrs. Scheffel. Mr. Stazzoni was absent.
Administrators: Administrators present were Dr. Mark Schweer, Dave Black, Jeff Carper and Dale Kreher.
Guest in attendance: Bob Jackson, Jay Jackson, Martha Johnson-Mundt, Kim McLaughlin, Tom McLaughlin, David Overholtzer, Suzanne Overholtzer, Tina Popson and Joanna Stenlund.
Approve Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved seconded by Mr. Livingston to approve the agenda as presented. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0
Commendations/Good News:
- Dr. Schweer invited Tom McLaughlin, President of the LCEA and Joanna Stenlund, Vice President of the Association to speak about the 1st Annual Friends of Education Award that were recently given. Recipients of the award were The Hitchcock Nature Center, Martha Johnson-Mundt, Bob Jackson, David & Suzanne Overholtzer and the Jackson Trust.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Consent Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Discussion: The Consent Agenda included: Approval of Minutes – November 15, 2010. Administrative Recommendations: License – Modification of Contract – John Drake – National Honor Society, Ted Duitsman – National Honor Society, Abby Fredrich – HS Co-Asst. 9/10 Softball Coach, Ashley Simpson – HS Co-Asst. 9/10 Coach, Abby Fredrich – HS Co-Asst 10/11 Softball Coach, Ashley Simpson – HS Co-Asst 10/11 Coach, Classified Approval to Employ – Chance Otto - LCLC, Licensed – Resignations – Commie Simons, Classified Resignations – Norma Birdsong – part-time HS custodian. Carried: 6-0
Reports: None
Discussion Items
7.01 Technology Purchases
As part of the Microsoft Settlement technology plans, we are recommending the purchase of 48 Mimio devices (interactive whiteboard devices) and the installation of passive speaker systems in 91 classrooms. The distribution of Mimios according to the building developed plans are 26 for Kreft and 22 for the High School. The mounted speaker systems include 48 at the High School and 43 at Titan Hill.
7.02 1st Reading of Several Policies
The following policies were reviewed during the meeting, #802.4 Fixed Assets Management System (last reviewed October of 2004), #803.1 Purchasing Policy (last reviewed January of 1999), #803.7 Purchasing Authority (last reviewed November of 2005), #803.9 Targeted Small Business Procurement Goals (last reviewed January of 1999), #803.2 Lease, Sale or Disposal of School District Buildings & Sites (last reviewed November 2004, #803.8 Credit Cards (last reviewed February 2003), #804.1 Secretary’s Monthly Report (last reviewed January 1999), #804.3 Annual Financial Statement, Published (last reviewed January 1999), Need to add the following sentence, “The treasurer will also furnish the board with a sworn statement from each depository showing the balance then on deposit”. According to the IASB template policy this statement is a legal requirement, #804.4 Audits (last reviewed January 1999), #805.1 Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records (last reviewed January 1999), #806.1 Insurance Program (last reviewed January 1999), #806.2 Annual Review of Insurance Program (last reviewed January 1999).
Comments & Suggestions: None
Action Items
9.01 Technology Purchases
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve 48 Mimio Interactive Whiteboard devices from GovConnections totaling $39,040.88 and the installation of 91 classroom speaker systems by KNS totaling $47,320.00. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0
9.02 1st Reading of Several Policies
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Feller, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the above referenced policies on 1st reading. Discussion: None Carried: 6-0
Information/Future Items
*Regular School Board Meeting – December 20, 2010
Adjournment
With no further business before them, at 7:16 p.m. Mr. Hendrix made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Feller seconded, the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.