May 21, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

4. Establishment of Quorum

5. Approval of Agenda

6. Introduction of Guests

7. Public Comments

8. Consent Agenda

8.a. Minutes of the April 23, 2012, Board of Education Regular Meeting

8.b. Minutes of May 14, 2012, Committee of the Whole Meeting

8.c. Minutes of the May 10, 2011, Special Closed Session Meeting

8.d. School Activity Accounts

8.e. Transportation Account

8.f. Bills

8.g. April 2012 Treasurer's Report

9. Presentation(s) from the Floor

9.a. Recognition of Volunteer, Jubilee Jhrung

10. Superintendent/Board Reports

10.a. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Gildea

10.b. Finance/Facility Committee - David Natzke, Sandy Bickley, Co-Chairs

10.c. Policy and Communications Committee, Teri Herchenbach, Chair

10.d. Handbook Committee - Teri Herchenbach, Board Representative

10.e. Insurance Committee - Glen Gustafson, Board Representative

10.f. Beautification Committee, Jason Bonds, Chair

10.g. PTO Report, Sandy Bickley, Board Representative

10.h. Fremont Education Foundation - Kim Hansen, Board Representative

11. Monthly Financial Report - Mr. Tanner
Updated cash flow projections for the three operating funds, education, operations and maintenance, and transportation, through April 30, 2012, will be presented.  A performance report on district investments, real estate tax collections, and impact fee collections for April will be reviewed.

12. Unfinished Business

12.a. Recommendation to Approve the Revised Parent/Student Handbook - Dr. Gildea
At last month's meeting, the three assistant principals presented and reviewed the changes to the 2012-2013 Parent/Student Handbook, reviewed by the Handbook Committee this year.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval of the revised handbook at tonight's meeting.

13. New Business

13.a. Recommendation to Approve Extension of Contract with Single Path - Dr. Gildea
Administration will present the recommendation to extend for two years the contract with Single Path to provide computer technician services.

13.b. Recommendation to Add Staff Positions for 2012-2013 School Year - Dr. Gildea
Recommended additional staffing positions will be reviewed.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at tonight’s meeting.

13.c. A. Presentation of New or Revised Policies for a First Reading – Dr. Gildea
The following policies will be presented for a first reading: #3:40 General School Administration- Superintendent; #4:60 Operational Services – Purchases and Contracts; #4:120 Operational Services – Food Services;  #4:180 Operational Services – Pandemic Preparedness; #5:70 General Personnel – Religious Holidays; #5:130 General Personnel – Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information; #5:280 Educational Support Personnel – Duties and Qualifications; #6:70 Instruction – Teaching About Religions; #6:145 Instruction – Migrant Students; #6:235 Instruction – Access to Electronic Networks; #6:290 Instruction – Homework; #7:50 Students – School Admissions and Student Transfers to and from Non-District Schools; #7:80 Students –Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance; #7:140 Students – Search and Seizure; #7:220 Students – Bus Conduct; #7:250 Students – Student Support Services; #7:275 Students – Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment; 7:340  Students – Student Records.  Policies will be presented for a second reading and recommended adoption at next month's meeting.

13.d. Recommendation to Appoint School Treasurer for 2012-13 School Year - Mr. Tanner
The administration will recommend for board approval reappointment of Alan J. Mongin as school treasurer for the next school year.  It is expected that the board will vote on approval at this meeting.

13.e. Recommendation to Approve One-Year Contract With Tenacious - Mr. Tanner
Administration will present the recommendation to renew the contract  with Tenacious Cleaning Service for one year. It is expected that the board will vote on approval at this meeting.

14. Personnel - Dr. Gildea
The administration will present personnel recommendations for board approval.

15. Information Items

15.a. Review of Sixth Grade Transition Program - Ms. Motsenbocker

15.b. Calendar Items - President Bickley

15.c. Correspondence

16. Public Comments

17. Announcements

18. Adjournment