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2020-03 March 25, 2020 Work Session

 East Buchanan Community School District

Work Session Minutes – March 25, 2020

Call to Order:  President Greg Schmitt called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.  The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement.  Members present:  Scott Cooksley, Greg Schmitt, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Shawn Stone.  Administration present:  Dan Fox, Superintendent/Elementary Principal and Teresa Knipper, Business Manager/Board Secretary.  One visitor was present.

Approve Agenda:   Motion to approve the agenda with was made by Stone, second by Cooksley.  Motion carried with all ayes.

Pandemic Response and Emergency Suspension of Policy Resolution:  Dan Fox presented the resolution and explained how teachers are making contact with students during this time.  Motion to approve the resolution was made by Cooksley, second by Stone.  Motion carried with all ayes.

Facilities Discussion:  Mike Kerkove presented a list of projects that need to be done.

Certified Budget Discussion:  Secretary Knipper explained that the supplemental state aid increase has been set since the budget was published.  Options regarding the prepayment levy were presented in regards to what the rates would be in comparison to the published budget. 

Board Policy 414 series Discussion:  The board discussed four options for policy 414.1 to be reviewed at the April 8, 2020 board meeting.

Negotiation Strategy – Superintendent Fox informed the board of the EBEA’s initial proposal.

Adjourn – Motion was made by Sperfslage, second by Stone to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 pm.  Motion carried with all ayes.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2020 at 5:00 pm.

The above are not official minutes until approved at the next regular board meeting.  A copy of the official minutes may be viewed in the office of the Board Secretary any Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.