January 19, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Oath of Office
Mr. Cain will conduct the ceremonial Oath of Office for newly appointed Board Trustee, Mr. Kenn Davis

III. Roll Call

IV. Pledge of Allegiance

V. Unfinished Business

VI. Citizens

VI.A. Board Recognition
Middle School & Elementary buildings will be recognizing the Board for Board Appreciation Month.

VI.B. You Rock Awards
Award winners for December will be recognized.

VI.C. Citizen Comments
Anyone wishing to address the Board may do so at this time.

VII. Additions to the Agenda

VIII. Communications
Three email communications to Mr. Cain and the Board are posted for Board acceptance.

IX. Committee Reports
None

X. Consent Grouping

X.A. Approval of Minutes
December 14, 2011 Minutes are posted.  Minutes from the January 11, 2012 Informational Meeting & the January 12, 2012 Special Meeting will be posted by Wednesday, January 18.

RECOMMENDED MOTION - That the Board of Education approves the minutes from the December 14, 2011 Informational/Regular Meeting, the January 11, 2012 Informational Meeting and the January 12, 2012 Special Meeting, as presented.

X.B. Business

X.B.1. Financial Reports

X.B.2. Bills

X.B.2.a. Monthly General Fund Bills

RECOMMENDED MOTION – That the Board of Education approves the payment of bills dated January 19, 2012  from the General Fund, as presented per Exhibit A, January 19, 2012.  Ck.#56786 through Ck.#56906 in the amount of $553,480.28 and electronic transfer in the amount of $228,284.73.  Monthly expenditures in the amount of $781,765.01 (excluding payrolls).

X.B.2.b. 2007 Capital Projects Fund Bills

RECOMMENDED MOTION – That the Board of Education approves the payment of bills dated January 19, 2012 from the 2007 Capital Projects Fund, as presented per Exhibit B, January 19, 2012.  Ck.#1448 through Ck.#1451 in the amount of $73,864.39.  Monthly expenditures in the amount of $73,864.39.

X.B.3. Requisitions

X.B.3.a. MHS New Library Books Bid

RECOMMENDED MOTION - That the Board of Education accepts the bid of Mackin Educational Resources for the purchase of library books and meda for an amount not to exceed $111,000.00, as presented per Exhibit C, January 19, 2012.

X.C. Instruction

X.C.1. Reproductive Health Curriculum Changes
1990 & 2011 5th Grade Curriculum information are posted when you first open up Board Book - or - Quick View.

RECOMMENDED MOTION - That the Board of Education approves the changes to the District's Reproductive Health Curriculum, as presented per Exhibit D, January 19, 2012.

X.C.2. All Day Kindergarten
Approving this will allow administration to continue planning for these programs for the 2012-13 school year.

RECOMMENDED MOTION - That the Board of Education directs Administration to continue planning for an All Day/Every Day Kindergarten Program, Young 5's Program and possible Pre-School Program, as requested.

X.D. Personnel
None

X.E. Miscellaneous

X.E.1. Resolution Setting Matters to be Voted Upon

RECOMMENDED MOTION - That the Board of Education adopts the Resolution Setting Matters to be Voted Upon, as presented per Exhibit E, January 19, 2012.

XI. Approval of Consent Grouping

RECOMMENDED MOTION

Moved by _____________, supported by _____________, that the Board of Education accepts the consent grouping A - E as presented.

Ayes:
Nays:

XII. Action Items
None

XIII. Discussion

XIII.A. 2007 Capital Projects - Additional Projects

As requested, attached is a revised listing of Potential 2007 Capital Projects Fund improvements.  A line or two has been added under each project to provide additional detail.  In addition, I have added a column for Recommended Projects and whether or not the project needs Consultants (Engineer or CM-Construction Manager). 
 
Administration is requesting Board endorsement to proceed with projects marked 1/16, which total $261,350.   All of these projects were either value-engineered out of the original scope due to budget constraints or are a result of a new condition (i.e., soundproofing, Kindergarten all-day).

XIV. Closed Session - Negotiations

RECOMMENDED MOTIONS

Moved by _____________, supported by _____________, that the meeting adjourns to closed session for the purpose of negotiations, at _____pm.

Ayes:
Nays:


Moved by _____________, supported by _____________, that the meeting reconvenes to regular session at _____ pm.

Ayes:
Nays:

XV. Adjournment

RECOMMENDED MOTION

Moved by ______________, supported by ______________, that the meeting adjourns at _____pm.