May 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call to order and roll call
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II. Consent Agenda (The board will vote to accept, reject or modify the items in one motion. If a member wishes, items may be considered on an individual basis.)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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II.A. Minutes of the April 8, 2019 regular meeting
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II.B. Approval of encumbrances, claims, transfers and change orders in the general fund, building fund, child nutrition fund and activity funds, including the following:
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II.B.1. 2018-2019 general fund purchase orders #390-471 for a total of $36,602.17
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II.B.2. 2018-2019 general fund change orders as of 5-9-19 (#58-138) for a total of $330.00
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II.B.3. 2018-2019 general fund payroll change orders as of 5-14-19
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II.B.4. 2018-2019 building fund purchase orders #59-63 for a total of $30,578.88
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II.B.5. Child nutrition fund report
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II.B.6. 2018-2019 child nutrition fund change orders as of 5-9-19 (#9-36) for a total of $13,150.00
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II.B.7. 2018-2019 child nutrition fund payroll change orders as of 5-14-19
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II.C. Activity fund report
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II.D. Treasurer's report
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III. Reports/Announcements/Meetings
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III.A. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Chapman began the superintendent's report with membership. Enrollment as of May 9th was 1,222 students as compared to the April report which showed 1,231 students. During last school year the district lost 19 students from April to May. Mr. Chapman shared with board members that Chief Wood of the Lindsay Police Department is recommending Officer Derrick Hickman for the school resource officer position for next school year. He also reported that Ben Holder, representative of the Euval Charles Trust, sent the district a check for $12,500 from the trust and that these funds have been designated for robotics. Lower grades will receive boxes for their classrooms that contain Legos and other items to be used to build things. Robotics will be offered for middle school and high school students as an after school program. This next school year the district will be replacing the Plato program (on-line educational software) with the Acellus program. In addition to the areas the software has previously been used, the district will utilize the Acellus program during the next school year to offer virtual school. The virtual school will reside inside the high school library and teachers will move in and out during the day to offer assistance with various subjects. Mr. Chapman has been gathering information on buses - 20 passenger versus 52 passenger. He has found out that air ride suspension is not available on the smaller buses. The smaller bus can hold two or three passengers in wheelchairs. Mr. Chapman's recommendation to the board would be to purchase a 50 passenger bus for the better ride. Some changes in current bus routes are being considered for next school year to better accomodate students. Students will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m. on May 16th (last day of school) to accomodate the test schedule for middle and high school students. Mr. Chapman reminded board members of baccalaureate and graduation dates and times and reviewed the transportation report and utilities summary.
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III.B. Principals' Reports
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III.B.1. Elementary
Discussion:
Mrs. Boeckman was unable to attend the board meeting.
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III.B.2. Middle School
Discussion:
Mr. Ferguson reported for middle school. They are preparing for semester tests and he shared that all students are required to go through the reviews for tests. His office has begun work on scheduling classes for next school year and he also mentioned that summer school is being offered this year. The athletic banquet was held the previous night and Mr. Ferguson said it went well.
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III.B.3. High School
Discussion:
Mr. Karpe was unable to attend the meeting.
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IV. Items to be considered by the Lindsay Board of Education
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IV.A. Vote to approve, reject or modify fundraising requests.
Discussion:
No fund raising requests had been submitted. No action was required on this agenda item.
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IV.B. Discussion and possible board action on revised calendar for the 2019-20 school year (revised to include student dismissal at 2 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month to allow time for teachers to participate in professional development)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Chapman explained to the board members that a revision has been suggested for next year's school calendar. In order to provide adequate training for our staff on all the new technology becoming available, the administration is requesting to dismiss school at 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. This will allow teachers valuable time to participate in staff development, which will include training on the new technology/software. A plan will be devised to accommodate coaches during their sport's season to allow for their training.
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IV.C. Discussion and possible board action on the 2019-20 software service agreement with Municipal Accounting Systems, Inc. (revised to include Google Classroom)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Google Classroom was not listed on the previous contract with Municipal Accounting Systems. The contract has been updated to include this program and needs approval.
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IV.D. Discussion and possible board action on agreement with Apptegy to provide communication services which will include a website and a mass communication system (text messages, voice calls, mobile apps)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The district will be able to replace Blackboard Connect and Gabbert Communications with this one company.
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IV.E. Discussion and possible board action on Memorandum of Agreement between Lindsay Public Schools and Delta Head Start for the 2019-20 school year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.F. Discussion and possible board action on an agreement with Dempsey Therapy, LLC to provide occupational therapy for the 2019-20 school year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.G. Discussion and possible board action on an agreement with Craig's P.C. to provide technology support for Lindsay Public Schools for the 2019-20 fiscal year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Craig's will begin work as soon as school is out. Their work will include installing infrastructure required to support the new technology for next school year (device for each student). These costs will be paid from bond funds.
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IV.H. Discussion and possible board action on an agreement with OSSBA to provide membership benefits for Lindsay Public Schools for the 2019-20 fiscal year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.I. Discussion and possible board action on an agreement with OSSBA Employment Services to provide unemployment services for Lindsay Public Schools for the 2019-20 fiscal year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.J. Vote to approve or reject personnel items as follows:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.J.1. Take action on any resignations/retirements received to date
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IV.J.2. Employment:
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IV.J.2.1. High school teacher/coach
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V. New business
Discussion:
There was no new business.
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VI. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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