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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/2000 . . . CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF EDUCATION FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT January 18, 2000 Meeting was held in the Library of the Fishers Island School and was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Board of Education president Jeffrey Edwards. MEMBERS PRESENT Margaret Bryan, Christopher Edwards, Jeffrey Edwards, Susan Horn and Aaron Lusker OTHERS PRESENT PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOGNITION SUPERINTENDENT REPORT PUBLIC FORUM Kathleen Koehnen, Superintendent, Mary Pankiewicz, Treasurer, Stephen Somogy and five community members J. Edwards led the Pledge of Allegiance Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by A. Lusker, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 16, 1999 were approved as submitted. Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by S. Horn, and carried, the minutes of the special meeting of December 6, 1999 were approved as submitted. Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by M. Bryan, and carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 1999 were approved as submitted. Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by M. Bryan, and carried, the minutes of the special meeting of January 12, 2000 were approved as submitted. Hunt architect Stephen Somogy was present to explain the drawings for the proposed science room renovation. Senior Class trip discussion was postponed to the February meeting. K. Koehnen reported on: BOCES annual meeting and vote, roof inspection and repair, electrical work, Science/Technology Fair, BOE schedules for meeting information, Block Island trip, mid-year exams, parents meetings, elementary music presentation, Superintendent's conference. There were no comments. January 18, 2000 page two FINANCE Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by S. Horn, and carried, the bank reconciliations prepared by the secretary for the month ended December 31, 1999 were accepted. General Fund checking $21,523.64 General Fund savings # 1 account closed General Fund savings #2 8,035.03 Repair Reserve Fund #3 68,652.76 Repair Reserve Fund #4 25,0952.00 Faculty Housing checking 71,883.53 Faculty Housing CD 30,000.00 Alumni Scholarship Fund 2,431.23 Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by M. Bryan, and carried, December General Fund expenditures (checks #24278-#24412) In the amount of $159,637.49 were approved. Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by S. Horn, and carried, January 2000 General Fund warrants/checks #24477 - #24533 In the amount of $49,696.86 and Faculty Housing warrants/checks #757 - #758 In the amount of $22.33 were approved for payment. . BUDGET CONTROL Board members received copies of the budget control reports for the months July through December. . SCHEDULE OF BILLS RESPONSE TO AUDIT EDUCORP MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT The format of the warrants list will change to include payroll and miscellaneous checks issued the previous month. K. Koehnen reported that she will respond to the audit management letter and will send copies to the Board of Education. K. Koehnen reported on the recent visit by Educorp consultants. A written report by the consultant will be submitted to the Board. K. Koehnen reported that the auditor and Educorp consultant recommended transfers between accounts to accumulate interest income. COMPUTERIZATION K. Koehnen reported that she Is researching four software programs. OF ACCOUNTING BUDGET 2000-01 K. Koehnen reported that she will be starting the budget process soon. CORRESPONDENCE K. Koehnen reported receiving a congratulatory letter concerning the schools Math and ELA scores. J. Edwards asked K. Koehnen to look Into the Rural Schools information he had received. . . - ~. Janual}' 18, 2000 page three OLD BUSINESS: SCIENCE LAB The Board discussed Mr. Somogy's presentation. K. Koehnen is to get a cost breakdown on the recommended facilities master plan. WORKOUT ROOM K. Koehnen reported that the January 8 work day went well and was TEEN CENTER well attended. POLICY 9500 INDEPENDENT CURRICULUM NEW BUSINESS: COMMITTEE REPORTS ACTIVITY PERIOD EXCESS EQUIPMENT TUITION 2000-01 There was a second reading of the revision Policy #9500. Item 2 is to read: "establish a standing Housing Advisory Committee each year as follows: a. Superintendent b. one (1) tenant (employee) c. one (1) Board member d. one (1) community member" Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by M. Bryan, and carried, the revision to Policy #9500 was adopted as amended policy. K. Koehnen reported that she is doing further research into an independent study program. K. Koehnen proposed forming a curriculum council to establish a regular curriculum review cycle. She will provide the Board with an overview. K. Koehnen reported the Magnet Program committee is working on a new brochure. J. Edwards reported the inspection program on January 1 5 at housing went well. He stated that the housing units were in better shape than had been thought. K. Koehnen reported that a once-a-month activity period for Student Council will be implemented. Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by M. Bryan, and carried, the Board approved disposition of the excess equipment listed by the Superintendent and authorized the Superintendent to dispose of the excess equipment at her discretion. Motion by C. Edwards, seconded by M. Bryan, and carried, the Board approved requiring a $200 tuition deposit by March 1 with full payment of tuition due by August 1. K. Koehnen and J. Edwards will send a letter to parents explaining the change. January 18, 2000 page four PUBLIC COMMENTS C. Edwards asked about adult education offerings. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION ADJOURNMENT Motion by S. Horn, seconded by C. Edwards, and carried, the Board adjourned to Executive Session, at 7:56 p.m. to discuss personnel. Motion by S. Horn, seconded by M. Bryan, and carried, the Board returned to Regular Session at 8:25 p.m. Motion by S. Horn, seconded by M. Bryan, and carried, the Board adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Koehnen School District Clerk . '" .~'