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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 15, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was held In the Social Studies room of the Fishers Island
School and was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Board of Education
President James Suedmeler.
MEMBERS PRESENT Christopher Edwards, Jeffrey Edwards, Susan Horn, Aaron Lusker and
James Suedmeler
OTHERS PRESENT C. O'Connell, M. Panklewicz and three community members.
PLEDGE OF J. Suedmeler led the Pledge of Allegiance
ALLEGIANCE
SUPERINTENDENT C. O'Connell reported on opening school activities and various programs
REPORT at school.
PRESENTATIONS ---none---
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the
minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1998 were approved as
submitted.
Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by S. Horn, and carried, the
minutes of the special meeting of August 25, 1998 were approved as
submitted.
FINANCE
Motion by S. Horn, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the
reading of the bank reconciliations prepared by the secretary for the
month ended August 31, 1998 was accepted.
General Fund checking $440,028.35
General Fund savings #1 6,725.91
General Fund savings #2 1,172.35
Repair Reserve Fund #4 64,443.46
Repair Reserve Fund #4 54,804.19
Faculty Housing checking 45,530.77
Faculty Housing CD 30,000.00
Alumni Scholarship Fund 2,785.17
Motion by S. Horn, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, August 1998
General Fund expenditures (checks #22287 - #22373) In the amount of
$51,227.49 were approved.
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Motion by S. Horn, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, September
1998 General Fund warrants/checks #22411-#22478 in the amount 0",-
$22,253.34 were approved for payment. .
CORRESPONDENCE J. Suedmeier shared correspondence concerning the 1996-97 audit
review by SED, 1998 Annual School Boards Convention in Rochester
(Oct. 22-25) and installation of school zone speed limit signs.
C. O'Connell noted a letter of thanks from IPP for use of the building
for the summer recreation program.
OLD BUSINESS:
SCHOOL ROOF
BOWLING ALLEY
ROOF
GYM FLOOR
SUPERINTENDENT'S
SEARCH
C. O'Connell reported that Mitchell Contracting is due to visit soon.
Contract has been awarded. Work is to be completed by November 16.
C. O'Connell reported that notices have been published and the
architect has given out several sets of specifications.
J. Suedmeier reported that Joseph Reeves will be here Friday afternoon
and evening to meet with staff, parents and community members for the'.
input.
UNDERGROUND Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the Board
STORAGE TANK approved taking a one-year Insurance policy with a ten thousand dollar
INSURANCE deductible on the 8,500 gallon fuel oil tank.
NEW BUSINESS:
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
CIVIC ASSN.
SURVEY
C. O'Connell reported that the Housing Committee had met and the
CFL Building Committee would meet tomorrow.
The Board discussed Dr. lerer's report and decided to work on two items,
School Counselor and Facility OvelVlew (use of school space).
C. O'Connell reported that the Housing Committee had met to select
priority Items from the lists submitted by tenants. Walsh Contracting
has been hired to write specifications for the Jobs chosen. C. O'Connell
will then send specs to all Island contractors.
Paving the road behind the duplex apartments was added to the list.
TIME OF BOARD Motion by J. Suedmeier, seconded by C. Edwards, and carried .
(1. Edwards, S. Horn - abstain), the Board set the time of future regular
monthly meeting at 4:45 P.M. on the third Tuesday.
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM
HOUSING
COMMITTEE
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REVIEW OF
AGENDA
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
TO EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RETURN TO
REGULAR
SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
09/18/98
The Board reviewed the agenda.
Judi Imbrigllo stated that she and her husband wanted to thank the school
and faculty for the fine education their daughter received at Fishers
Island School. She stated that Tricla has adJusted very well to college
life at UCONN.
. Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the Board
adjourned by Executive Session at 9:09 p.m. to discuss personnel.
Motion by A. Lusker, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the Board
returned to Regular Session at 9:20 p.m.
Motion by J. Edwards, seconded by J. Suedmeler, and carried, the Board
adJourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cornelius O'Connell
School District Clerk