Ashley Dirks

The agenda included discussions and actions on various items such as payment of June invoices, TLC contracts, participation in the Storm Protection Fund Risk Pool, student iPad purchase, telephone hosting services upgrade, AEA Contract for Transfer of State Funding, calendar amendment, classroom clinic, and sharing a counselor with Sioux Central. The Principal's report covered attendance, pen pals, accreditation, Color Run, awards assembly, IDEA DA final report, SDI PD training, SPED General Supervision Workshop, FOSS kit replacement, new folding chairs, fence logo, gym mats, and staff/student surveys. The Superintendent's Report mentioned lawncare, air conditioning unit installation, elevator lift inspection, summer cleaning, radon technician certification, and tractor rental.

The board meeting covered various financial reports, including the approval of the operating fund, management fund, physical plant & equipment fund, school nutrition fund, and student activity fund. A spotlight on education report on instrumental music was presented, along with the principal's report covering district in-services, student health, parent-teacher conferences, and the book fair. The superintendent's report included upcoming events, board orientation dates, state funding cuts, the 2009 enrollment report, and meetings with legislatures and area schools. The board approved policies related to public participation and applications to the School Budget Review Committee for modified allowable growth to cover open enrollment students, recover special education deficits, fund the at-risk program, and recover reduced Phase I funding.

The board meeting included a student achievement report, a review of the operating fund budget, and a discussion of technology upgrades for the media center. A preliminary budget of \u0024120,000 was approved for media center improvements. Reports were given on the Pennies for Parkersburg project, preschool grant application, summer projects, and summer professional development. The board affirmed Policy Series 711 -- Transportation and reviewed plans for future policy reviews. A fund transfer of \u00247,500 was approved, along with fees for the 2009-10 school year. A low bid for a new school bus was accepted. The board accepted the resignation of the superintendent, effective December 31, 2009, and approved a resolution to participate in the Instructional Support Program, scheduling a public hearing for July 13, 2009.

The regular board meeting included the canvass of votes for the School Board Director election, resulting in Jared Hays being declared elected. The meeting also involved the re-organizational meeting where officers were elected, Robert's Rules of Order were adopted, and regular meeting procedures were established. A consent agenda was approved, including financial reports, appointments, special education contracts, and bus routes. Summer school information was presented, and various motions were passed regarding policies, newspaper selection, teacher contracts, and delegate appointments. Financial reports for operating funds, student activity funds, and physical plant and equipment were reviewed.

The board meeting included the approval of the agenda and consent agenda, which included minutes from past meetings, financial reports, and a summary list of bills. Discussion and approval of various financial items followed, including operating fund expenditures, student activity fund expenditures, management fund expenditures, and physical plant and equipment expenditures. Policy Series 802 was amended, and amendments to Policies 409.3 and 414.3 were approved to include military caregiver leave and exigency leave. An asbestos re-inspection report was approved. Reports were given on the summer school program and an AED grant.