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ACTION REPORT

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting - August 21, 2001 7:00 PM

Trustee Carman Dingrando was absent

Board President Arthur Douglas arrived at 7:55 PM

Agenda Items:

Consent Agenda - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: agenda, minutes of July 17 (6:00), July 17 (7:00), August 9 (6:00) and August 9 (7:00) 2001 meetings, workshops and bills.

Budget Amendments - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin, to approve the budget amendments as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Contract with TASB for Policy Review - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, to authorize Superintendent Hopkins to contract with TASB for policy review. The motion carried unanimously.

GSC to Advertise for Bid (s) for School Bus - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mrs. Byrleen Terry , to authorize General Services Commission to advertise for bids for one new school bus. The motion carried unanimously.

Accept Bids for 2001-02 Instructional Supplies - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to accept bids for 2001-02 instructional supplies. The motion carried unanimously.

Accept Bids for Surplus Items - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to accept bid of $20.00 from Bo Blakes for four computer tables located at the old middle school, rooms #15, #21 and the library; accept bid of $15.00 from Total Child Learning Center for five desks and chairs. The motion carried unanimously.

Discussion Item - 2001-02 Budget - Copies of the final budget were handed out to each Board member. Superintendent Hopkins reviewed its contents with the Board. Superintendent Hopkins and Kim Margoitta, Business Manager, answered questions asked by Board members. Superintendent Hopkins stated the district received a compliment on the accuracy of the submission of our Title application. She commended Chuck Kautzer and Michele Hamilton for their efficiency and hard work to receive this compliment.

Discussion Item - Accountability Ratings - Each Board member was given a copy of the accountability ratings. Superintendent Hopkins reviewed the ratings and answered questions asked by the Board members.

Results of Closed Session -

Personnel Employment - Motion by Mrs. Byrleen Terry, seconded by Mr. Arthur Douglas, to employ the following for the 2001-02 school year: David Oates-agriculture teacher & teacher, The Learning Center; Pamela McCord, teacher The Learning Center; Faye Mata-Supervisor, Special Ed. and Elke Milton-keyboarding. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignation (s) - There were no resignations, therefore, no action was taken on this agenda item.

Board Comments:

Roger Nutt - No comments

Danny Vickers - Glad the first day of school went well.

Lowanda Washington - Glad the first day of school went well and wished everyone Good Luck!

Arthur Douglas - The city still has work to do for the school regarding paving streets.

Rose Morin - Good Luck to the superintendent and principals.

Byrleen Terry - Best wishes to principals. Know it's a challenge but you can do it.

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