FULTON SCHOOLS

Fulton Board of Education

Regular Meeting

August 13, 2007

Minutes

President Trefil called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:30 p.m.

All Board Members were present.

President Trefil conducted the Welcome and Introduction of Guests. Those in attendance were:

Greg Wolfe Daymond Grifka Sarah Stephens Sandy Cherry

Phil Garcia Justin Barnaby Paul Avery Larry Andrews

Tracy Beadlescomb

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the August 13^th, 2007, agenda be approved as printed. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Minutes

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the Board approves the minutes of the re-organizational special/regular meeting of July 23^rd, 2007, as printed. Motion carried unanimously.

Communication to the Board

Written Correspondence - None

Comments and Concerns of Citizens Presents – None

Good News About Our Schools

Elementary School - Mrs. Cherry

• The office staff is all back as of today and very busy getting things ready for the start of school.
• Preparations being made for “Love & Logic” professional development day.
• Teachers are in and out getting their rooms ready for the new school year.

Middle School – Mr. Avery

• The seventh grade teaching team met at the home of Mrs. Heinze to get ready for the new school year.
• Met with fall coaches last Friday.
• Very busy time, but getting off to a good start.

High School - Mr. Grifka

Things seem to be going well. Have enrolled six new students so far and have only lost two.

Technology Director – Mr. Barnaby

• Updated the Board on the summer projects in the area of technology.
• Praised Ben Beaudreau for his help throughout the summer.

Buildings, Grounds, and Transportation - Mr. Wolfe

• Larry Andrews retiring. Interviews for open custodial position will be held tomorrow.
• Buildings are ready for the start of the school year.
• Updated the Board on the progress of all the summer projects.

Community Education - Mr. Garcia

· Recruiting is top priority.

· Building cleaning being completed and new carpet being laid.

· The gym renovation looks really nice.

Superintendent’s Informational Report

Honoring of Retiree – Mr. Larry Andrews has worked for the Fulton School District since December of 1983. Superintendent Chuck Mungall, Support Services Director Greg Wolfe and Elementary Principal Sandy Cherry each had the opportunity to thank Larry for his years of service to the staff and students of the Fulton Schools.

Board of Education Reports and/or Action

MASB 2007 Delegate Assembly Certification

Motion by Williams, support by Hyde, that the Board certifies the voting delegate as Kathleen Beaudreau and the alternate delegate as Amy Case for the MASB Delegate Assembly on Thursday, November 1, 2007 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

MASB Board of Directors Election 2007

Motion by Williams, support by Beaudreau that the Board selects James W. Woolfolk, Jr. to fill the Region 4 Board Seat as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Approval of Ballot Language

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the Board of Education adopt the resolution containing the ballot language for the November 6, 2007 Sinking Fund Election as presented. Roll call vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously.

Recommendations of the Superintendent

Personnel Action

EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Middle School Principal/Athletic Director

Motion by Hyde, support by Beaudreau that the Board employ Mr. Paul A. Avery to fill the position of Middle School Principal/Athletic Director and establish his salary at $71,018 for the 2007-2008 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Band Volunteer

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Williams that the Board approves Mrs. Teresa Zuker as a volunteer for the 2007-2008 Band Program as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Coaching

Middle School Girls Basketball Cross Country Volunteers

8^th grade – Steve Proctor Jason Smith

7^th grade – Chad Walden Janae Yeomans

Motion by Williams, support by Hyde that the Board approves the coaching and volunteer coaching recommendations as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Early Release

Motion by Hyde, support by Beaudreau that the Board approves the second Wednesday of each month as an early release day for students as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Reduction to Cost of Student Season Passes

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Williams that the Board approves the decrease of $10 to the student season pass making the cost $50 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Statements and Bills

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Williams, that the July Financial Statements for the Food Service in the amount of $2,257.55, for the invoices in the amount of $192,280.58, and for the payroll in the amount $377,683.00 be paid. Motion carried unanimously.

Sinking Fund and Debt III Fund

Motion by Beaudreau, support by Willaims that the Board approves moving the remaining funds from the Sinking Fund and Debt III accounts to our maintenance line item in the 2007-2008 Budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Other Matters for Possible Action

Suggested Meeting Guide

Adjournment

Motion by Hyde, support by Williams that the regular August meeting of the Board of Education be adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Lee Williams Cheryl Wiseman

Board Secretary Recording Secretary