May 10, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion: 

President Gould called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

President Gould ask those in attendance to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Discussion:  President Gould reminded the audience that the open meeting laws are displayed in the back of the room for their review.

Discussion:  Retirement plaques presented by President Gould to Kathryn Hayward and Carol Masek for their service at Raymond Central.

Discussion: 

The Principals presented staffing needs for the 2017-18 school year to the Curriculum committee on Thursday, May 4, 2017. The requests included: Option (1) a teacher with additional paraeducators or Option (2) a paraeducator for preschool, two paraeducators for Kindergarten & first grade, and two paraeducators for 6th & 7th grade.

The cost for a step 1 Paraeducator on the 2017-18 classified staff salary schedule at 6.5 hours would be: $17,450.

5 Paraeducators at $17,450  =  $87,250

1 Teacher = $51,200 (1st year)  -  $60,750 (5years BA+18 column)

Discussion: 

The technology committee (teachers & administration) met recently to develop a proposal for the Board of Education.  With 6th grade moving to the Jr/Sr High School location, they will be losing the availability of a computer cart used at Valparaiso Elementary.  Also, the new updated reading program for 7th and 8th grade has an online webbased component.  The 7th & 8th reading period is at the same time. The committee proposes adding Chrome Books to the Junior High students to give them their own access and not always tie up the existing computer labs. This proposal would allow almost all 6 - 12 students to now have computer access at one time.  The proposal includes the purchase of about 180 Chrome Books.

Mr. Marsh has estimated the total cost of about $49,000 with half  coming from the existing technology budget and additional funding hopefully coming from a grants.

Discussion:  Door frames are installed, but still waiting on the actual doors. Ceiling grid has been installed and some ceiling tiles are in.  Classrooms have been painted.  The cabinets have arrived.  Contractor stated that the HVAC systems will be put into service this week.  Concrete work may possibly begin this week depending on the weather.  

Discussion:  President Gould requested to table this item as additional questions and clarifications were presented by Board members concerning the Lease Agreement with VABA that was developed by the School Attorney.

Discussion:  On an annual basis the Board of Education must approve the district's MultiCultural education report.  This report reviews how multicultural educational topics are incorporated into the district's curriculum at all grade levels.

Discussion:  Nicole Kliment is in the process of attaining another endorsement in the are of Special Education and would like to fulfill her student teaching requirement during the 2017-18 school year with Kayla Benes.

Discussion: 

On an annual basis a Special Educations services contract with ESU2 is presented for your approval.  With the percentage of students we have requiring these needed services, we had to increase the contracted time for the School Psychologist and Speech Pathologist.  We are also now a member of the ESU2 CASES program.  The total amount of the contract will be submitted for reimbursement at the state mandated rate. 

Item was tabled to the June 14, 2017 meeting for the purpose of revising the Speech Language Pathologist FTE contract services.

Discussion:  The following policies: 5416 Student Fees - 6400 Parent Involvement - 5415 Bullying, except for 5419 Restraint & Seclusion are required by statute to be reviewed and approved on an annual basis.  Our school attorney has recommended to include policy 5419 for the annual review and approval.

Discussion:  None presented at this time.

Discussion:  Adjournment