LEWIS CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
Un-Official Minutes
Call to Order: Board President Dorene Scheffel called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. At roll call, the following board members responded as present: Mrs. Bruun, Mr. Hendrix, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Stazzoni, Mrs. Scheffel. Mrs. Studer and Mr. Weilage were absent.
Administrators: Dr. Mark Schweer, Dave Black, Jeff Carper, Mike Hale
Guest in attendance: Shelley Naig, Gary Bowen, Dennis Friend, Charlotte Butterbaugh
Approve Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Livingston that the agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: None Carried: by roll call 5-0
Commendations/Good News:
- “Breaking Barriers to Learning and Teaching Award” was presented at the State Board of Education meeting on November 16. All the districts recognized at the ceremony have one thing in common “Commitment to Their Students”.
- Lewis Central’s Band is being recognized in the Band Masters Magazine.
- Lewis Central Schools is proud of our National Recognition for Excellence with the “Project Lead the Way” Curriculum.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Consent Agenda: Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni that the consent agenda be approved as presented. Discussion: The consent agenda included: Approval of the minutes from the November 7, 2011 meeting. Bills recommended for payment. Administrative Recommendations included: Classified Approval to Employ: Charles M. West and Karrie Page, Bus Drivers; Karrie Hansen, HS Alternative Education Para Educator. Classified Resignations: Mary Villarreal, HS Full-time Custodian; Roxanne Skinner, Bus Driver. Classified Transfers/Promotions: Falisha Owens from Part-time Custodian at HS to Full-time Custodian. Carried: roll call vote 5-0.
Reports
- Mike Hale was present along with Charlotte Butterbaugh to discuss the activities line item budget. A two year track record is the basis upon which they are using to set the budget. This will allow not only more accurate spending control but also more consistency with the reports being generated for the coaches and sponsors. Many factors are considered when setting a line item budget for activities, some of the examples are: State Tournaments, Hosting Events, Collections, Transportation Costs, Fees and Sports Entry Fees.
- IASB Convention – Board members shared their learning experiences from the recently attended School Board Convention on November 16 and 17, 2011.
Discussion Items
7.01 Approve Bid Document for ERC
Gary Bowen, was in attendance to review the final plan for the new ERC project prior to putting the project out for bid. Gary presented a timeline for completion of the project.
7.02 Commissioning Contract for Central Project and ERC
BVH is recommending that we enter into a contract with Building Commissioning LLC for both the Central Renovation Project and the new ERC Project. The purpose of the commissioning is to have an independent 3rd party oversee the work done with the HVAC systems.
7.03 Second and Final Reading of Two Policies:
During the first reading, there was a suggestion that language dealing with “seclusion” be added to policy #502.5. Also the name of the policy has been revised.
#502.5 Corporal Punishment, recommended change as presented
#605.2 Testing Program, no change recommended.
7.04 Open Enrollment In Application
Insufficient classroom space and no appropriate program available.
7.05 Superintendent Evaluation – Closed Session
The Board will go into closed session for the purpose of discussing the superintendent’s job performance.
Comments & Suggestions: None
Action Items
9.01 Approve Bid Document for ERC
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Livingston, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors to approve the final plan for the new ERC building for purposes of bidding the project. Discussion: None Carried: Roll Call 5-0
9.02 Commissioning Contract for Central Project and ERC Project
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the commissioning contracts with Building Commissioning LLC for the Central Renovation Project and the new ERC project in the amount of $8,900.00. Discussion: None Carried: Roll Call 5-0
9.03 Adopt Policies 2nd and Final Reading
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mrs. Bruun, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors approve the above referenced policies on the second and final reading. Discussion: None Carried: Roll Call 4-1 with Mr. Livingston opposing
9.04 Open Enrollment In Application
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Stazzoni, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors deny the open enrollment in application for Student A due to lack of special education programming. Discussion: None Carried: Roll Call 4-1 with Mr. Livingston opposing
Information/Future Items
*Regular School Board Meeting - December 5, 2011
*Regular School Board Meeting – December 19, 2011
Mrs. Scheffel called for a short break. Upon returning, the Board of Education went in to closed session for the purpose of superintendent’s job performance.
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Livingston, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors go into closed session at 8:47 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the superintendent’s job performance. Discussion: None Carried: Roll Call 5-0
Mr. Hendrix moved, seconded by Mr. Livingston, that the Lewis Central Board of Directors return to open session at 9:17 p.m. Discussion: None Carried: Roll Call 5-0
Adjournment
With no further business before them, at 9:17 p.m. Mr. Livingston motioned, seconded by Mrs. Studer, to adjourn the meeting,. Discussion: None By voice vote, all were in favor.
Approved – Dorene Scheffel Shelley Naig,
President, Lewis Central Board of Education Secretary Protem, Lewis Central Board of Education