February 25, 2008
At its regular meeting Monday night, the USD 470 Board of Education awarded Apple Education with a lease-purchase contract to proceed with the purchasing of computer and technology equipment. The amount of $258,938.88 will be financed at a 1.36% annual percentage rate.
At the February 11 board meeting, the board authorized a revised call for lease/purchase proposals to finance technology purchases. The general terms of the proposal included a 36-month term with early payment options and no penalties. Apple Education was recommended based upon the interest rate proposed.
Apple Education provided the lowest interest rate in comparison to Bank of the West in Winfield, Corner Bank, Union State Bank and Home National Bank.
At the meeting Monday night, the board of education approved the contract Dr. Ron Ballard, superintendent.
Following the boardÕs tradition of offering two-year contracts, BallardÕs extended contract will begin July 1, 2008 and run through June 30, 2010.
The board did not discuss the superintendentÕs salary or benefits package.
In other news, the board:
á Approved the agenda
á Heard comments from Joel Hockenberry
á Approved the consent agenda
á Recognized the following staff resignations:
Cory Epler Ð Agriculture Education Teacher at high school
Krysta Bellue Ð Noon Aide at Frances Willard
Jennifer McClaflin Ð Cook Assistant at Head Start
Buffy White-Cogdell Ð Building Aide/Noon Aide at Roosevelt
á Approved the following new staff:
Traci Trent Ð Administrative Assistant for Curriculum
á Heard a special report from Head Start
á Heard a special report from Linoln/PALS
á Heard a special report from C-4 Elementary
á Discussed the status of the district vehicle fleet
á Discussed textbook fees
á Heard updates regarding district property
á Moved into executive session
á Called the regular meeting back to order
á Adjourned