August 15, 2022 at 6:45 PM - Board of Education Regular meeting

Discussion:  The meeting was called to order at 6:46 p.m. by President Bill J Clem

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson reported on the properties -
The Town of Mutual has agreed to take the old
Community Building in Mutual. 
The person that wanted Moscow Flatt's school
house has decided against it due to the cost of
moving it. Mr. Thompson reported that  Mr. Marlatt
takes his history classes there each year and gives
them the history on it.
Mr. Thompson will be getting appraisals done on the
Rodeo Grounds and Teacherage in Mutual, and begin
the notification that we are accepting bids for the
properties to open at the October 12th Board Meeting.

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson reported on the Elementary stating
they have a total of 135 students Pre-K thru 6th.
August 17th starts the Cookie Dough Fundraiser. 
He states it is the schools main fundraiser, and
ask that everyone please try to support it. 
The teacher's Amazon Pages are open and will
remain open all year. Usually the teachers are
allowed to spend $200.00 on Amazon,on needed
supplies, the first of every year, but this year it was
not allowed due to finances being tight.
Thank you to the SM PTO for the donation of student
school supplies, and to the Town of Sharon for the
new sign in front of the school.  We appreciate you
all for supporting our school and students. 
The Sharon-Mutual fair will be September 23rd and
24th, and the Fall Concert will be held October 6th.
Mandy Hedges, board member, reported that she
is trying to get more Community involvement with the fair.

Mrs. Hopper reported on the High School stating they
have a total of 68 students 7th thru 12th grade.
Volleyball has a home game against Hennessey
the 18th, Cross Country has a meet August 30th
at Timberlake, Football has a scrimmage the 19th,
and Homecoming will be September 2nd.
She stated that the"Meet the Teacher/Enrollment"
night had the best turnout that it has ever had. 
Media Night/Community Social was held August
12th.  Everything went well, and a lot of fun was had.
 

Discussion:  Nothing to report

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson passed out an informational sheet to help
start the discussion. He stated this is not political. The
budget needs to be balanced, and have an educated look
at it.  He talked about if school goes over budget it would
have to take funds from reserves.  To survive the future
and keep schools open, changes or cut backs will be
necessary, such as cutting staff, taking $1,000.00
stipend from every employee that gets it, doing away
with athletics, going to bus stops instead of routes,
or moving to one site. The matter was discussed
and Pros and Cons were given.
Pros-Stay in business, make more money per
kid.
Cons-Lose faculty, lose programs, lose students,
lose quality. If school was to reorganize it would
 become more efficient with time, money, staffing,
and would be able to offer more services.
 A bond was discussed to become one site,
 with board members offering input.  After
a long discussion, Mr. Thompson ask them
to think about this matter, and further
discussion would take place at next board meeting.
 

Discussion:  Neal Stephenson, Board Vice-President, asked if the school
was having any cell phone issues. The replies from
Administration and staff present were no.  Phones are taken
up in the morning and given back at the end of the day. 
Mrs. Shryock stated they are also taken up when a student
gets on the bus and given back to them at their destination.

Discussion:  The next board meeting will be Wednesday September 14, 2022

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