Present: Kenny Runde (Presiding Officer), Dan Schmitz, Chris Oelze, Bruce Wiederholt, Cecilia Gallagher, Chris Redden, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Mehlenbacher, Secondary Principal Mr. Jeremy Covey, Elementary Principal Linda Mattson. Absent: Julia Judd.
Meeting was called to order by Kenny Runde at 8:00 p.m.
MINUTES AND WARRANTS
Motion to approve the minutes and warrants as presented made by Cecilia Gallagher. Seconded by Chris Oelze. Vote 6-0.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Salary Schedule Comparison
Dr. Mehlenbacher presented salary schedules from surrounding school districts.
B. AmeriPride Bids
Dr. Mehlenbacher reported to the board on the meeting with the AmeriPride representative.
C. Alternatives to Salary & Steps
Discussion was held on the recommendations received from the CTA for increased personal and bereavement days, stipends, and free birthday lunches for faculty and staff.
D. Report on the Runoff Water from School Grounds
Dr. Mehlenbacher reported on discussions he has had with the mayor and city councilmen on the situation.
Julia Judd arrived at 8:15 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Preschool Program Evaluation
Heidi Pederson presented the preschool program evaluation for approval.
Motion to approve the program evaluation as presented made by Cecilia Gallagher, seconded by Chris Redden. Vote: 7-0.
B. Tax Rate Hearing Date Set
Motion to approve setting the date for the tax rate hearing on August 20, 2009 at 6:45 p.m. Motion made by Chris Redden, seconded by Chris Oelze. Vote: 6-0.
C. Declaration of Surplus Property
Motion to approve the surplus property list as presented made by Chris Redden, seconded by Bruce Wiederholt. Vote: 7-0.
D. Corporate Resolution
Motion to approve the corporate resolution from Citizens Bank and Trust made by Chris Oelze, seconded by Cecilia Gallagher. Vote: 7-0.
REPORTS
A. Transportation -- Dr. Mehlenbacher reported on repairs to a broken window on bus #4. Bus drivers will meet with Dr. Mehlenbacher in August to prepare for the upcoming school year.
B. PTO Report -- PTO would like to thank board members for their help in making the Duck Race fundraiser a success. Proceeds totaled $600.
C. Superintendent's Report --
1. Reservations have been made for the annual MSBA fall conference.
2. Dr. Mehlenbacher has met with Roger Adamson from L.J. Hart Company to discuss tax rates.
3. Discussion on alternating board meetings between Ravenwood and Parnell.
4. Reported on the superintendent's evaluation forms.
5. Dr. Mehlenbacher reported on current school finances.
6. Dr. Mehlenbacher presented the 2009-2010 free and reduced price meal income guidelines for approval. Motion to approve the income guidelines as presented made by Chris Oelze, seconded by Cecilia Gallagher. Vote: 7-0.
Break at 9:15 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters made by Cecilia Gallagher, seconded by Chris Redden. Vote: 7-0 by roll call.
Time: 9:25 p.m.
Discussion was held on personnel and contracts during executive session.
Motion to go out of executive session made by Chris Redden, seconded by Cecilia Gallagher. Vote: 7-0 by roll call.
Time: 9:37 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Chris Redden, seconded by Cecilia Gallagher. Vote: 7-0.
Time: 9:40 p.m.
Elementary Principal's Report
Linda Mattson, Elementary Principal
On July 8th and 9th, I attended a workshop at Northwest about Response to Intervention. This program outlines a system of helping all students and intervening for those who are struggling. RTI has been shown to greatly decrease referrals to Special Education. Teachers attending with me included Kathy Gabbert, Lori Harris, Denise Henggeler, Carrie Coulter, Barb Bredlow, Katie McMillen, Melissa Kissler, and Nikki Delp.
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