Board of Education June, 2010 Minutes
by Karen Safranski
PRINCETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT #115
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
June 21, 2010
The Regular Meeting of the Princeton Elementary District #115 Board of Education was held Thursday, June 21, 2010, at Logan Jr. High. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Board Vice President Judson Lusher. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called with the following members in attendance: Doris Hamilton, George Kauffman, Judd Lusher, and Terry O’Neil. Steve Bouslog, Egan Hick and Paul Stephens were absent. Superintendent Tim Smith, Recording Secretary Sandie Hall, Janet Becker, Lynn Ferrell, Bright Beginnings staff and two media representatives were also present.
AGENDA AMENDMENTS: None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None
PROGRAM/RECOGNITION: None
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Kauffman, to dispense with the Executive Session. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the Consent Agenda Items, including: Minutes of the Regular Meeting and the Executive Session of May 27, 2010; Bills and Payroll in the amount of $1,096,149.73; Administrative Reports; Committee Reports; Transportation/ Maintenance/Food Service Report. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Bouslog, Mr. Hicks and Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Administrative/Staff Presentation: None
Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Smith gave the Financial Report, stating that at 92% through the fiscal year, 82.57% of projected revenue in all funds has been received, and 81.47% in all funds has been expended. The district is still due to receive a total of $935,048 from the state, in Categorical and Early Childhood Funds and $480,275 in Transportation Funds by the end of the fiscal year. Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the report as presented. Motion carried.
Informational Items:
Janet Becker and Lynn Ferrell reported on the Bright Beginnings program, sharing information on its services to students and their families and the impact the program has on our community. Superintendent Smith encouraged constituents to continue to contact legislators regarding the current financial situation.
Action Items:
Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the second reading of Board Policy Revisions: 5:10, 6:60, 6:60 AP and 7:180, and 6:120 AP2, 6:120 AP2-E1 and 8:20E. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the retirement of Diane Nyman, effective June 2014. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the prevailing wage resolution. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Bouslog, Mr. Hicks and Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mr. Kauffman, to approve the V.O.I.C.E. Membership in the amount of $641. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Bouslog, Mr. Hicks and Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the FY11 board meeting dates, times and locations. Motion carried.
Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the D.A.R.E. and School Resource Officer assessment in the amount of $10,000. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Bouslog, Mr. Hicks, and Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Kauffman, second by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the renewal of the Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Trust in the amount of $84,779. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Bouslog, Mr. Hicks and Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. O’Neil, second by Mrs. Hamilton, to approve the renewal of the storage shed rental agreement, at Jefferson Elementary, in the amount of $300 per month. Roll call vote. All ayes. Mr. Bouslog, Mr. Hicks and Mr. Stephens absent. Motion carried.
Future District/Board Considerations: None
Motion by Mrs. Hamilton, second by Mr. O’Neil, to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Motion carried
___________________________________ _________________________ Stephen Bouslog, President Sandra K. Hall, Recording Secretary
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