Board of Education Meeting

Mrs. Fingerhuth asked about for date of next levy meeting. Mr. Long gave the date of Sept. 17, 2013. He then gave a brief overview of past meeting and progress to date.

This vote is for all of #3

vote is for 4.1 & 4.2

vote for 5.1 & 5.2

Evaluation Policy

- as reviewing policies and agreements approved by board found that they were not in alignment - most in letter B of the Policy. 3 observations unless adm allows not to have it. This needs to be changed. Only require 3rd observation if 1st two showed some deficiency. If no deficiency Adm may approach Supt. and ask for 3rd observation not to take place. Mr. Long asked if we just change the board policy if it weill correct the problem. Mr. McElligott likes idea that both are in line with each other. Need to change intro part to part B. It will define when and who would receive a 3rd one. 

Negotiated Agreement says everyone gets 2 formal observations. In the event of deficient performance an additional observation may be scheduled.

Board decides to align Mr. Stefanik will present paperwork together and add to September meeting agenda to recommend resivisions.

Jessica Hammond spoke about push to get more spirit in schools. She sees baby steps and hopes to see more. She expressed the excitement of the students that she has observed. Mr. Long asked her if she saw any benefit in having older students visiting younger students in other buildings. She said she feels it is helpful, and has experience with an older student in study hall visiting middle school band member to work with that student. Dr Powell spoke of other students that have done the same tutoring in other subjects, eg. Math. We have Spanish students walking between buildings for class as well. Sharing of common campus allows for this to happen - we share staff and opportunity to share students. Mr. Long expressed need to try to get our HS students to stay in our school. 

MESS(Member Emergency Security System) or Sick Leave Pool

Discussed need to clarify the policy in the GEA contract. How many days are permitted to be added to the pool, is there a limit to the # of days that can be given out each year? Can new employees be added? Is there a way for days to be removed from the pool when employees retire. Mrs. Kuns would like to see data showing # of days used over several years. Mr. Stefanik will meet with union representatives to decide on answers to questions and clarify the policy then present  the results to the board.

voted to adjourn at 8:34 p.m.