The workshop meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, March 12, 2007, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township.  The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Robert Jones, President.  A statement was read that adequate notice of the meeting had been given in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

 

Flag salute.

 

ROLL CALL:

 

Present: Helene Armstrong (arrived 7:35 PM), Jennifer Cassini, Maryann Citro, Susan Cullen (arrived 7:35 PM), Peggy Faulborn (arrived 7:40 PM), Robert Jones, Joe Mahal, Bernie O’Hara, and William Vonder Haar.

 

Absent: None.

 

There were 3 members of the public in attendance.

 

Committee reports were discussed.

 

A discussion was held regarding the 2007-2008 school district budget.

 

Public Comment: None

 

5.1         Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to approve the following Finance/Policy item 5.1.1.

 

Motion carried in a roll call vote with Vonder Haar voting no to item 5.1.1.

 

5.1.1                       Approve the 2007-2008 preliminary school budget for submission to the county office:

 

Be it resolved to approve a fiscal year 2006-2007 school district budget for submission to the voters as follows:

 

General Fund                   $ 18,174,571                Local tax levy         $ 11,568,378

Special Revenue Fund             333,608

Debt Service Fund                   744,236                                                        223,695

Total Base Budget            $ 19,252,415                                                 11, 792,073

 

Be it further resolve to apply for the following Commissioners Adjustments:

Health Care Costs                 $44,765

Special Education Costs         28,814

Increase in Capital Outlay    165,664

 

Be it further resolved that the Capital Outlay Adjustment be applied to the following projects for 2007-2008.

 

Security System in Central School          27,000

Security System in Liberty School          20,000

Security System in Middle School          22,400

Fire Alarm System in Central School    114,000

Fire Alarm System in Liberty School      85,000

                           $268,400

 

5.2         Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Maryann Citro, to approve the following Personnel & Buildings/Grounds/Transportation items 5.2.1 to 5.2.4.

 

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

 

5.2.1                       Approve the employment of Gene Farber as evening custodian at Liberty School effective March 13, 2007 through June 30, 2007 at an annual salary of $23,400 pro-rated to $7,215.00.

 

5.2.2                       Approve the resolution to authorize the Affirmative Action Team, Noreen Lishak, Israel Marmolejos, Karen Ryan, and Cindy Alexander, to conduct the needs assessment and develop a Comprehensive Equity Plan.

 

5.2.3                       Approve the resolution to authorize the submission of the proposed Comprehensive Equity Plan.

 

5.2.4                       Approve Russ Warne, Buildings/Grounds Supervisor, to attend School Dude Product Training Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC from March 11, 2007 through March 14, 2007.

 

Motion by Joe Mahal, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to adjourn at 9:20 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Julie Mumaw

Board Secretary