Fayetteville Board of Education

Minutes of the January 24, 2008 Regular Meeting

 

The meeting convened at 5:00PM in the Adams Leadership Center with President Steve Percival presiding.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by students from Leverett Elementary School.

 

Roll Call

The roll was called and board members John Delap, Tim Kring, Howard Hamilton, Steve Percival, Susan Heil, Tim Hudson and Becky Purcell were present.

 

Recognition

McNair Middle School science teacher Gail Nebben received an Above & Beyond Award from the education committee of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce for her outstanding work with students.

 

Consent Agenda

Becky Purcell made a motion to accept the consent agenda.  Susan Heil seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

 

Additions to Policy 4141.2 (Stipend Schedule)

The Board voted 7-0 to approve the addition to Policy 4141.2 (Stipend Schedule).  Greg Mones, director of human resources, reported that the policy changes were approved by PPC.  Mr. Mones added that the stipends are paid on an annual basis for work done outside of the school day; however, the payment for National Teacher Certification is a one time payment.  Tim Hudson made the motion, which was seconded by Becky Purcell.

 

2007-08 Budget Revisions

The Board voted 7-0 to approve the 2007-08 budget revisions.  Dr. Lisa Morstad, chief financial officer, discussed the changes in revenues and expenditures.  Howard Hamilton made the motion, which was seconded by Tim Hudson.

 

Bond Refinancing

The Board voted 7-0 to authorize the administration to proceed, subject to the Board’s final approval, with refunding the district’s Series 2003B bonds in order to potentially realize an economic savings.  Dr. Morstad noted that refinancing at a lower rate of interest would result in $200,000 net savings to the district, which would be realized in FY09.  In addition, the terms of the bonds would stay the same.  Howard Hamilton made the motion, which was seconded by Susan Heil.

 

Policy 5.41 (Smart Core Curriculum)

The Board voted 7-0 to approve the change to Policy 5.41 (Smart Core Curriculum).  Ginny Wiseman, associate superintendent for administration, noted that, as a result of the ADE Standards & Assurance visit, the word “common” needs to be removed from the policy.  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Becky Purcell.

 

Policy 4131 (Professional Development) & Policy 5.64 (Graduation Requirement)

The Board voted 7-0 to approve the changes to Policy 4131 (Professional Development).  Marianne Hauser reported that changes to the policy were a result of the ADE Standards & Assurance visit and did not result in any changes to procedures.  The professional development committee and PPC approved the changes.  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Howard Hamilton.

 

The Board voted 7-0 to approve the removal of the 2.0 grade point requirement for the graduating class of 2008 and beyond.  Kristen Scanlon reported that the committee met to examine the data and look at special student populations.  The committee recommends removing the 2.0 grade point requirement for 2008 and beyond.  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Tim Hudson.

 

High School Committee Update

Board member Tim Hudson reported that the first meeting of the Future of Fayetteville High School II Committee held their first meeting on January 22nd.  Information regarding the committee meetings is on the district website.  The committee will tour the current high school site on January 26th.

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 5:55PM.

 

 

 

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Stephen M. Percival, President                                                 Susan W. Heil, Secretary