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CALL TO ORDER
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
December 15, 1998
Meeting was held in the Social Studies room of the Fishers Island
School and was called to order at 4:46 p.m. by Board of Education
President James Suedmeier.
MEMBERS PRESENT Christopher Edwards, Jeffrey Edwards, Susan Horn, Aaron Lusker and
James Suedmeier
OTHERS PRESENT
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
C. O'Connell, M. Pankiewicz and approximately seven community
members.
J. Suedmeier led the Pledge of Allegiance
Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the minutes
of the regular meeting of November 1 7, 1998 were approved as
submitted.
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SUPERINTENDENT C. O'Connell reported on school activities and programs.
REPORT
PUBLIC FORUM
FINANCE
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D. Denison asked about Housing policy concerning noisy neighbors.
L. Edwards and A. Thibodeau spoke about the library committee
recommendation.
Motion by S. Horn, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the
bank reconciliations prepared by the secretary for the month ended
November 30, 1998 were accepted.
General Fund checking $306,493.95
General Fund savings #1 6,750.37
General Fund savings #2 1,178.40
Repair Reserve Fund #4 65,759.63
Repair Reserve Fund #4 32,766.65
Faculty Housing checking 54,296.33
Faculty Housing CD 30,000.00
Alumni Scholarship Fund 2,815.87
Motion by S. Horn, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, November
1998 General Fund expenditures (checks #22655 - #22788) In the
amount of $187,966.17 were approved.
Motion by S. Horn, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, December
1998 General Fund warrantslchecks #22829-#22868 in the amount of
$12,126.05 and Faculty Housing warrants/checks #729-#732 in the
amount of $ 1 ,709.23 were approved for payment.
December 17, 1998 - page two
BUDGET CONTROL Board members received copies of the budget control reports for the
month ended November 30, 1998. .
TRANSFERS
Motion by J. Edwards, seconded by A. Lusker, and carried, the Board
approved the following transfers within the 1998-99 budget:
40.00 from 2110.49 to 2330.49
1,200.00 from 2610.16 to 2610.2
CORRESPONDENCE --none--
RECOGNITION
OLD BUSINESS:
GYMNASIUM
FLOOR
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM
HOUSING
COMMITTEE
FACILITY
OVERVIEW
C. O'Connell reported that the Holiday Concert was a huge success.
He also reported that the Wal-Mart teacher of the year grant was used
for the clown workshop. He reported on the efforts of C. Giles and
S. Hall in securing a $1,500 grant from Pfizer.
C. O'Connell reported that the material has been ordered for the new
gymnasium floor.
Motion by J. Edwards, seconded by A. Lusker, and carried, the Board
approved awarding the contract for jobs at Faculty Housing to
BD Remodeling & Restoration for their quotation of $24,849.00
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C. O'Connell reported that a committee meeting would be scheduled
soon.
SUPERINTENDENT'S J. Suedmeier reported that there are thirty-five applications. Interviews
SEARCH are scheduled for January.
NEW BUSINESS:
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
TIME OF BOARD
MEETINGS
LIBRARY
CONSULTANT
CUSTOM POLICY
UPDATE
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Motion by S. Horn, seconded by C. Edwards, and carried, the Board
set the time of future regular monthly meetings at 5:30 P.M. on the
third Tuesday.
Motion by J. Edwards, seconded by C. Edwards, and carried, the Board
approved hiring Laurel Goodgion, a professional Library Consultant, for
one day of training with staff and volunteers at $ 125/hour. .
The Board will discuss the recommended policy changes at the
January meeting.
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December 17, 1998 - page three
TDA CONTRACT
CSE
PUBLIC
COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
TO EXECUTIVE
SESSION
RETURN TO
REGULAR
SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
12/18/98
Motion by A. Lusker, seconded by C. Edwards, and carried, the
Board approved the following:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Fishers Island School District, has
assembled in a meeting this 15th day of December 1998;
WHEREAS, the Board of Education established the plan to provide
benefits for the employees of the School District;
WHEREAS, the Board of Education is exercising the right to bring the
plan into compliance with the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and subsequent
legislation;
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the provision of the Plan
document attached hereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1) The attached Plan and all provisions contained therein is hereby
approved and adopted.
2) The appropriate officers and agents of the School District are hereby
authorized and directed to take such further actions as may be necessary,
appropriate or advisable to effectuate the foregoing resolutions.
Motion by S. Horn, seconded by J. Edwards, and carried, the Board
approved the recommendations from the Committee on Special Education
from the meeting held December 14, 1998.
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Motion by J. Edwards, seconded by A. Lusker, and carried, the Board
adjourned to Executive Session at 5:43 p.m. to discuss negotiations.
Motion by J. Edwards, seconded by A. Lusker, and carried, the Board
returned to Regular Session at 6: 1 5 p.m.
Motion by J. Edwards, seconded by S. Horn, and carried, the Board
adjourned the meeting at 6: 1 5 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cornelius O'Connell
School District Clerk