August 13, 2007...
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
August 15, 2007
The Board held the BUDGET HEARING from 6:45 PM to 6:55 PM. No patrons were present to ask questions or make comment on the Budget.
There were no comments during the public participation forum.
- The Board approved the CONSENT AGENDA that included:
- Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 9, 2007
- Treasurer's Report
- Bills submitted for payment
- NES & NHS Activity Fund Reports
- District Petty Cash Fund Report
DISCUSSION ITEM
The Board discussed its goal setting project. The Board decided that it would conduct the goal setting process without a consultant. The Board discussed and agreed upon meeting with focus groups, including classified staff, certified staff, community groups (including parents) in Arcadia, Mulberry and Arma/Franklin, students and recent graduates, and administration. The Board also discussed ideas for meeting dates and a possible timeline. The Board decided to call a SPECIAL MEETING to work out additional details of the goal setting project.
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. The Principals made brief remarks to the Board and extended an invitation to attend Open House on Friday, August 17th from 6PM to 8PM.
2. The Superintendent gave reports on:
District Purchasing policies, procedures and practices
The first week of teacher inservice
Changes to Food Service operations in 2007-2008
Changes to technology services in 2007-2008
ACTION ITEMS
1. The Board adopted the BUDGET published with the exception of the Supplemental General Fund that was adjusted down from $1,307,476 to $1,295,984. The total estimated mill rate for 2007-2008 will go down from 49.91 mills to 49.43 mills.
2. The Board failed to approve an amended calendar that would have included 12 late start professional development and collaboration dates.
3. The Board approved a SPECIAL MEETING on Monday, August 20th at 7:00 PM. The subject of the meeting will be further planning for the goal setting process.
The Board entered EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss non-elected personnel.
4. The Board appointed Kevin Mitchelson as Board Attorney for the 2007-2008 school year.
5. The Board employed Michelle Robinson as elementary secretary, Debbie Schaub as 21st Century Community Learning Center Program Coordinator, and Becky Cobb and Susan Lofts as 21st Century Community Learning Center Tutor Coordinators.
6. The Board ratified the 2007-2008 NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT with NEO-NEA.
The Board postponed its facility tour.
August 13, 2007...
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