MASON COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting
August 23, 2004
1] CALL TO ORDER
President Al Deering called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2]
ROLL CALLMembers Present:
Al Deering, Jim Dittmer, Nancy Knizacky, Gena Nelson, Randy Saxton, Roland Struve, Sherry WymanMembers Absent
Others Present: Kris Courtland-Willick, Chuck Sandro, Carla Mayer
Also Present: Rebecca D’Agostino; press, Mark Steigenga
3] CONSENT APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved by consent.
4]
*CALENDAR APPROVALA motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton, to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2004 meeting and the claims as reported. The motion carried 7 – 0.
5] DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS AND EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 30 Minutes maximum
None
6]
INFORMATIONAL REPORTSA. Back to School Update – Mr. Sandro
The summer planning was reviewed and Mr. Sandro reported that most tasks were completed.
The district newsletter has been distributed in a timely manner. A Staff Communiqué has been sent to all staff. Letters notifying staff of assignments were also sent.
Mr. Sandro invited the board to attend any of the upcoming in-service opportunities, which include the ISD Principals and Superintendents meeting on August 24, the ISD Teachers and Administrators In-service at WSCC on August 25, and the MCC welcome back breakfast for all staff on August 26.
Ms. Nelson has met with Mr. Sandro to begin work toward a School District Improvement Team, which will consist of staff, parents, board members, and community members.
Victory Early Childhood Center had a very successful open house last week. Journey Middle School/High School will host an open house on August 25.
Mr. Sandro also discussed with the board recent newspaper articles on school spending cuts and participation fees.
Board members were asked to review the program interest rubric for a future discussion.
B. ISD Board Vacancy – Mr. Dittmer
Mr. Dittmer introduced a discussion concerning the M-LISD board vacancy created by the resignation of Ward Burke. He reminded members that the ISD has until August 30 to fill the vacancy. Members may want to give some thought to submitting a name for consideration.
C. Annual Goals and Long Range Planning Work Session – Mr. Sandro
Mr. Sandro reviewed the materials in the board work session packet. Mr. Deering suggested the planning process start with an appraisal of the District Mission Statement. This should reflect what we want for kids on a daily basis. The board goal for 2003-2004 should be examined to determine if it is still applicable. The 2004-2005 goals developed by the Administrative team were reviewed. Mr. Saxton commented that he would like to see more emphasis placed on character in an accountability goal. The importance of the role of NCA in the school improvement process was discussed.
For the next work session, Board members were asked to give thought to district goals.
7] BOARD REPORTS
A. Technology Advisory
Al Deering
No ReportISD Report
Nancy Knizacky No Report
LRN
Jim Dittmer No Report
Governance
Roland Struve No Report
District Improvement
Gena Nelson
President
Al Deering No Report
8] *ACTION ITEMS
A. Appointment of MASB Delegates – Mr. Deering
Ms. Nelson moved, supported by Mr. Struve, to name Sherry Wyman and Randy Saxton as voting delegates to the MASB Fall Conference.
The motion carried 7 – 0.B. Tax Levy Resolution – Ms. Courtland-Willick
Ms. Courtland-Willick recommended the board adopt the tax levy of 17.4879 mills and a debt tax rate of 2.9 mills. A motion was made by Mr. Dittmer, supported by Mr. Saxton to adopt the resolution.
The motion carried 7 – 0.9] ADDITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC, 20 Minutes maximum
None
10] EXECUTIVE SESSION
11] OTHER
12]
*ADJOURNMENTA motion was made by Mr. Saxton, supported by Mr. Dittmer, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 7 – 0.
The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Gena Nelson, Secretary