Fayetteville Board of Education
Minutes of the November 6, 2002 Special Board Meeting
The meeting convened at 8:00AM in the Adams Leadership Center with President Steve Percival presiding.
The roll was called and board members Howard Hamilton, Laura Underwood, Steve Percival, Susan Heil, and Christine Bell were present.
2nd Lien Bonds
Dr. Lisa Morstad, Chief Financial Officer, asked the board to approve the issuance of $1.245 million in 2nd lien bonds to be used to finance construction projects at Root and Holcomb Elementary Schools. Ms. Judy Rana, Assistant Superintendent, presented detailed information on each elementary school including classroom size, enrollment, etc. She also provided projected enrollment numbers for 2003-04 and planned housing projects in Fayetteville that would affect enrollment at the elementary schools. Mr. Mike Gray, Associate Superintendent, updated the board on the costs and obstacles related to the addition of 5th grade pods at the middle schools.
The board discussed the district transfer policy and the continuous learning calendar as they relate to the problem of overcrowding in the elementary schools. The board directed administration to form a committee in all schools, except Happy Hollow, to study having a continuous learning calendar in that particular school. The board also requested that administration develop a 10-year plan for the district. A report on the timeline and recommendation for the 10-year plan will be made at the November 21st board meeting. After reviewing the report from each school’s committee, administration will present the results of the continuous learning calendar study at the February 27th board meeting.
Laura Underwood made a motion to approve administration’s recommendation to issue 2nd lien bonds to finance construction at Root and Holcomb Elementary Schools. Howard Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote. Board member Chris Bell was not present for the vote.
Dr. Lisa Morstad announced that, due to conservative budgeting, there is a surplus of uncommitted funds. She and her staff will be looking at budget numbers to explore the possibility of giving an employee bonus in December. She will present the information at the November 21st board meeting for board approval.
2001-02 Annual Report
Alan Wilbourn, Director of Business and Community Relations, presented the 2001-02 Fayetteville School District Annual Report to the board. The report is also available on the district website.
Howard Hamilton made a motion to adjourn. Laura Underwood seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42AM.
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Steve Percival, President Christine Bell, Secretary