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July 20, 2020 Work Session Minutes

Call to Order:  President Greg Schmitt called the meeting to order at 5:45 pm.  The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. 

Roll Call:  Board members present were Greg Schmitt, Shawn Stone, Scott Cooksley, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens.  Administration attending were Dan Fox, Superintendent/Elementary Principal; Eric Dockstader, MS/HS Principal; and Stacy Marcus, Curriculum Director.  Absent:  Teresa Knipper, Business Manager/Board Secretary.  Several visitors attended. 

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

Technology Discussion:    A discussion was held regarding the need for technology for the Return to Learn plan.  Motion to approve the purchase of Chromebooks from CDW-G and tablets from Amazon at a maximum total cost of $60,000.00 was made by Steffens, second by Sperfslage.  Motion carried with all ayes.

Return to Learn Discussion: Dan Fox gave a presentation on the Return to Learn Plan with a question and answer session held at the end of the presentation. 

Adjourn – Motion was made by Sperfslage, second by Cooksley to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 pm.  Motion carried with all ayes.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for August 12, 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.