Big Sandy Public Schools
Regular Meeting January 23, 2017 7:00 p.m. High School Computer Room
Trustees Present: Brad Weaver, Chairperson, Brandon Gasvoda, Darin Genereux, Andrew Long, Diana LaBuda
Staff Present: Brad Moore, Superintendent, Maryetta Engle, Clerk, Heather Wolery, Elementary Head Teacher
Visitors Present: Colby Cline, Jessica Roth, Alex Richter, Rob Gregory, Melanie Schwarzbach, Teal Poole and Shane Ophus
1. Call to Order
Chairperson Brad Weaver called the meeting to order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance - The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Welcome Guests - Chairperson Brad Weaver welcomed the guests.
4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting - Darin Genereux moved Brad Weaver seconded to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2016 regular meeting. Discussion. Unanimous.
5. Public Comments to the Board - NONE
6. Correspondence - A letter of introduction was received from the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Elsie Arntzen. Copy attached
7. Student Council Report - Jessica Roth reported that the Student Council made a donation to the Food Bank and purchased Christmas Dinner for 79 people at the Senior Center. She felt that semester tests went well. One area that she feels needs some work is our sportsmanship. This opened a discussion between the Board of Trustees and the community members present about how we can improve.
8. Old Business
a. Building Maintenance Projects
Superintendent Moore reported that the camera and door project is finally finished.
b. Sewer Project
The sewer project is on hold until we have better weather.
c. Heating Maintenance Proposal - We are still trying to receive a bid for heating maintenance projects.
d. Policies- Second Reading
Flexibility Policies- Policy 1000FE- Overview of Flexibility and Efficiency Policies, 1001 FE- Scanning of the Horizon, 1002 FE- The District’s Specific, Methodical and Consistent Recipe, 1002 FE-F Specific Methodical and Consistency Analysis, 1003FE The District’s Technology Program, 1004FE Scaled Innovations, 1004FE-F Scaled Innovations Analysis, 1005FE Proficiency-based ANB, 1006FE Transfers for School Safety, 1007FE Multidistrict Agreements, 1007FE-F1 Model Multidistrict Agreement Form, 1008FE Increase in Over Base Levy Authority Without a Vote, 1009FE Flexible Instructor Licensing, 1010FE Early Enrollment Exceptional Circumstances, 1011FE Cooperative Purchasing, 1012FE Non-Voted Levy for Excess IDEA Costs, 1013FE Adult Education
New Policies- 7225 Crowd Funding, 8205 Meal Charge Policy, 8210 Procurement Policy for School Food Purchases
Revised Policy- 2510 School Wellness
Darin Genereux moved, Brandon Gasvoda seconded to approve Flexibility Policies, 1005FE, with the bottom option, 1006FE, 1007FE, 1007FE-F1, 1009FE, 1010FE with option A, 1011FE, 1012FE and 1013FE with option one. Discussion. Darin Genereux then moved, Brandon Gasvoda seconded to amend the previous motion to include the Policy 2510. Unanimous.
A recess was called at 8:50 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 9:05 pm.
9. New Business
a. Student Work Study Request - Diana LaBuda moved, Darin Genereux seconded to approve the student’s request to work at Big Sandy Activities for three periods per day, with accountability through co-op and as long as grades are passing. Discussion. Unanimous.
b. 2017-18 School Calendar - Diana LaBuda moved, Andrew Long seconded to approve the 2017-18 School Calendar. Discussion. Unanimous.
c. Approve Substitute Teacher- Shana Henry
Andrew Long moved, Darin Genereux seconded to approve Substitute Teacher Shana Henry. Discussion. Unanimous.
d. Activity Account Creation - Brandon Gasvoda moved, Brad Weaver seconded to approve the creation of two new activity accounts. Discussion. Unanimous.
e. Aquatic Center Bond Exploration Commitment - Darin Genereux moved, Brad Weaver seconded to continue to develop a plan with the Town of Big Sandy to fund, construct and operate the pool. Discussion. For: Darin Genereux, Brad Weaver, Diana LaBuda and Andrew Long. Against: Brandon Gasvoda
f. Administration Staffing 2017-18
This item was withdrawn from this meeting.
10. Reports
a. Clerk- NONE
b. Superintendent- -Supt. Moore reported that he had been meeting with the mentors and mentees.
-The teachers that have elective classes are working to develop their curriculum for next year.
-Students and staff are very frustrated with our sportsmanship issues.
-Trent Cline is a great addition to our custodial team.
11. Approval of Claims
- K-12
Darin Genereux moved Brad Weaver seconded to approve K-12 District # 2 claims. Unanimous. Copy attached
Claim warrants 46354 through 46409, Payroll warrants 34359 through 34417 and Direct Deposit batches 99 through 101 were approved.
12. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 pm.
