Mr. Bonafide
Ms. Elliott
Ms. Hafensteiner
Mr. Hughes
Mr. Sorensen
Mrs. Traver
Mr. Vadney
Mr. Varney
Ms. Puckett
AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
-Pledge of Allegiance
2. Moment of Silence
3. Anticipated Executive Session 6:05 PM to 6:55 PM
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda since Thursday mailing
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the December 17, 2007 Board of Education meeting.
5.2 Approve the minutes of the December 26, 2007 Board of Education special meeting.
6. Awards, Honors & Recognitions
7. Special Reports
7.1 Update from Special Education Elaine Griessler & Elaine Dykeman
7.2 Update from the High School Hakim Jones
7.3 Update from the Transportation Committee John Bonafide
7.4 Special Report Buildings & Grounds Cindi Elliott
8. Hearings & Petitions
9. Old Business
9.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the extension of Jeff Clemens as Purchasing Agent from January 8, 2008 through June 30, 2008.
9.2 Approval of the Corrective Action Plan for Independent Audit Vicki A. Wright
9.3 Be it resolved that the Board of Education accepts the $5,000 donation to the General Fund from Sabic for use in the Greenhouse project
9.4 Be it resolved that the Board of Education accepts the revised comprehensive 2008-2009 Budget Calendar as per attached.
10. Policy Adoption/Review
10.1 First reading and review of Policy # 7000 Additional Procedures for Identifying Students with Learning Disabilities.
10.2 Second reading and review of changed Policy # 5580 On-Line Banking
11. New Business
11.1 Personnel Considerations
The following personnel actions are contingent upon each individual
successfully completing fingerprinting unless otherwise stated:
11.1.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education accepting the resignation of Diane Albert secretary in the CSE Office, effective January 11, 2008.
11.1.2 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the parental leave of Julie McKown, reading teacher at PBC Elementary School, effective January 2 through April 7, 2008.
11.1.3 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the regular substitute appointment of Kim Garrity as a reading teacher (replacing Julie McKown), effective from January 2 through April 7, 2008.
11.1.4 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the regular substitute appointment of Craig Mueller as school psychologist (replacing Rocky Persico who is going on sabbatical), effective from January 28 through June 20, 2008 as per attached.
11.1.5 Be it resolved that the Superintendent recommends approving the appointment of Dixie Almy as Family Consumer Science teacher, effective January 28, 2008 as per attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.6 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Gustan Hoglund as a substitute Bus driver effective January 7, 2007 as per the attached appointment data sheet.
11.1.7 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the medical leave of Valdea Berrings, effective January 17, 2008 through March 3, 2008.
11.1.8 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the medical leave for Donna Sousie, effective November 20, 2007 through January 14, 2008 as per attached letters.
11.1.9 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Tiffany Pieruzzi as a long term substitute for Donna Sousie, effective November 26, 2007 through January 14, 2008 as per attached.
11.1.10 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the extended medical leave for Mary Fran Krebs through February 4, 2008 as per attached letter.
11.1.11 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the extended appointment of Christina LaFranier as a long term substitute for Mary Fran Krebs, effective through February 4, 2008 as per attached letter.
11.1.12 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the retirement of Don Gillen with regret, effective June 30, 2008 as per attached letter.
11.1.13 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the retirement of Julia Gaitor with regret, effective July 1, 2008 as per attached letter.
11.1.14 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-2008 non-teaching substitute list as per attached.
11.1.15 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the addition to the 2007-2008 substitute teaching list as per attached.
11.2.1 Recommendations of the Committee on Pre-school Special Education
As a result of its meetings on December 5, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEPs of 2 students located in the CPSE recommendation binder.
11.2.2 Recommendations of the Committee on Special Education.
As a result of the meetings on November 13, 16, December 4, 12, 18, 19, 2007 the Committee on Special Education recommends approval of the IEPs of 14 students located in the CSE recommendation binder.
12.3 BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
12.3.1 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the November 2007 Treasurers reports.
12.3.2 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the RCSCSD and the CSEA Union regarding the pay differential for Operations/Maintenance staff who work the 3rd shift, effective October 15, 2007 as per attached.
12.3.3 Be it resolved that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Education authorizes Nancy Caswell to do budget transfers to salary codes prior to the Jan.28 budget meeting.
13. Suggested Topics for Upcoming Meetings
January/February
§ Continued Policy Review
§ Instructional Goals- 2nd Meeting in Jan.
§ Board/District Goals Review, Assess, Recommend January 28, 2008 Workshop 6:00 PM
§ Instructional Goals January 28, 2008 Workshop 6:00 PM
§ Report from Superintendents Cabinet-Bullying
§ Board of Education Workshop-Philosophy of long range Board/District plan for the business functions
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Review discussion on fieldtrip and fund raising policies
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Response to hearing and petitions
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Written timeline for EXCEl - Chalkboard and Board of Education
14.*Information Item/Discussion
14.1 Discussion regarding Internal Auditor's areas of responsibility for week of Jan.22 through Jan.25, 2008- Sarah Hafensteiner.
15.*Upcoming Activities/Events of Interest
January 2, 2008 School Resumes
January 10, 2008 Town Hall Meeting 7:00 PM Selkirk Fire House
January 14, 2008 Curriculum & Instruction Meeting 4:00 PM High School
January 21, 2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School
January 28, 2008 Board of Education Workshop 6:00 PM
January 28, 2008 Next Board of Education Meeting 6:00 PM High School
16.Executive Session
17. Adjournment