Fayetteville Board of Education

Minutes of the June 11, 2004 Special Meeting

The meeting convened at 11:00AM in the Adams Leadership Center with President Steve Percival presiding.

The roll was called and board members Christine Bell, Susan Heil, Steve Percival, Howard Hamilton, and Laura Underwood were present.

Dr. Lisa Morstad, chief financial officer, discussed Strategic Goal #1 (Hire, place, develop and retain only high performing staff) as it relates to the district, pay as a recruiting and retention device, and recommendations for the budget as it relates to Goal #1. Dr. Morstad also presented information regarding the 2004-05 new funding information and expenditure requirements and proposals.

Several options for raises for classified and certified staff were reviewed and discussed. Dr. Morstad reported that she is going to propose a 5% cut in all non-personnel areas, which would generate $350,000. This would force everyone to look at efficiencies. Dr. Morstad also reported that the district is able to afford any of the raise options up to option C. She noted that she will recommend option C and then look at the numbers in the fall with a goal of trying to get to option D after looking at the numbers in November.

Board members agreed that it is important to develop a recruitment package that includes not only salary, but also the classroom culture and other positive aspects of the Fayetteville School District.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:53 PM.

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Steve Percival, President Christine Bell, Secretary