MINUTES OF AUGUST 16 REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING
by Marilyn Mickey
August 25, 2010
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
A regular meeting of the Riverside Board of Directors was held on August 16, 2010 at the Riverside Middle School. President Greg Hansen called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Board members present were: Mark Beedle, Jeff Buckingham, Murray Fenn, Greg Hansen, Dan Ives, Tom Novotny and Phil Reed.
Tom Novotny moved, Murray Fenn seconded adoption of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
One patron spoke during open forum.
Tom Novotny moved, Dan Ives seconded approval of the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Items on the consent agenda included approval of minutes of prior meeting, approval of bills and claims and financial reports. Personnel included appointment of James Sutton as Homeless Coordinator for 2010-11; hiring Jordan Edgerly, John Tiarks and Cory McDonald as high school assistant football coaches for the 2010 season, compensated in accordance with Master Contract Schedule B. Hiring Dan Ives as middle school assistant football coach for 2010 season, compensated in accordance with Master Contract Schedule B; hiring Jodie Hogue and Tami Palmer as high school assistant volleyball coaches for the 2010 season, compensated in accordance with Master Contract Schedule B; hiring Mandie Vetter as high school assistant girls basketball coach for 2010-11 season, compensated in accordance with Master Contract Schedule B; hire Liz Graves and Terry Bertacini as middle school co-coaches for volleyball for the 2010 season, compensated in accordance with Master Contract Schedule B. Hiring Lora Rahmig as Child Care worker from 8-4 as per the classified salary schedule and hiring MiShel Rowe as Child Care worker from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. per the classified salary schedule.
Mark Beedle moved, Murray Fenn seconded approval of purchase of 35 whiteboards from Adirondack Direct at a total cost of $17938.05. Motion carried unanimously. These boards will be installed in classrooms to replace chalkboards. Tom Novotny moved, Dan Ives seconded approval of contracted services by Clark’s Electric totaling $2956.75. Motion carried unanimously.
Phil Reed moved, Murray Fenn seconded approval of the recommendation of Mr. Blum to renew a $500,000, 120 day certificate of deposit from Great Western Bank at a rate of 1.00%. Motion carried unanimously. One other bid was received from Arbor Bank.
Microsoft had a lawsuit leveled against them, but before it went to court, a settlement was reached which included the Department of Education. Riverside is eligible to make qualified purchases of around $100,000. Cindy Beattie has worked very hard on this project through directional meetings, paperwork and meetings with the staff. Murray Fenn moved, Dan Ives seconded approval of technology purchases with Microsoft funds which will include about 50% hardware and 50% software and will be divided between all three buildings. Motion carried unanimously.
Murray Fenn moved, Dan Ives seconded approval of 28E sharing agreements with AHST for a high school science teacher to be shared 77% Riverside, 23% AHST with AHST paying travel costs; Transportation supervisor, 60% Riverside, 40% AHST and Maintenance supervisor, 80% Riverside and 20% AHST. Motion carried unanimously.
Murray Fenn moved Jeff Buckingham seconded approval of a five year lease agreement at $1531.39 per month with Access Systems to provide printers for the district. Motion carried unanimously. Access Systems will provide service and ink cartridges. Staff is being encouraged to use copiers instead of printers for duplicate copies to cut costs.
Dr. Sutton went over the preliminary audit report. Auditors were in the district August 11 and 12. Fiscal year 2009 ended with an estimated $85,000 in the black. Enrollment projection for 2010-11 will be a slight increase. No Board action was necessary.
Dr. Sutton attended a recent Macedonia city council meeting and read a copy of a motion made by the council. The City does not want ownership of the building but would be willing to take possession of the softball field area and allow the school district to use and maintain the facility. Mr. Hodges spoke to the board and purposed a land contract which would satisfy USDA requirements for a possible grant to establish a community kitchen. He also requested that if the building is demolished he would be allowed to remove any improvements that he has made. After discussion, it was the consensus of the board that the school attorney should move forward with a contract to have Santa’s Children vacate the building and proceed with finding a company to demolish the building. No Board action was taken.
Tom Novotny moved, Dan Ives seconded the Board go into closed session “as provided in section 21.5(l)(j) of the open meetings law to discuss the purchase of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the school district would have to pay for that property.” Motion carried unanimously. Board went into closed session at 8:35 p.m. and came out of closed session at 8:46 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Marilyn Mickey, Secretary
