August 13, 2007

 

Board of Education approves bond issue resolution

 

The USD 470 Board of Education voted in approval of a $35,836,790.00 bond proposal at the regular meeting Monday night. The proposal will go before the public for a vote on

Nov. 6, 2007.

 

For a year, individuals from the community worked on a Facilities Steering Committee to research areas of need such as existing buildings, early childhood, athletic facilities and technology. These are all areas recommended for improvement by the citizens committee appointed in 2003 to assist in developing a strategic improvement plan.

 

The bond projects included in the proposal are: a new stadium west of the high school, expanding and renovating Adams, C-4, Frances Willard, Jefferson and Roosevelt elementary schools, replacing IXL Elementary School, renovating the original portion of the middle school, expanding and remodeling the high school, upgrading technology as well as other projects.

 

As part of the renovations, all schools will be undergoing enhanced safety improvements.

 

ÒOur number one priority and what this all boils down to is the safety of our kids,Ó Dr. Ron Ballard, Superintendent, said.  

 

 

In other news the board:

á      Approved the agenda and consent agenda

á      Recognized the following resignations:

Bill Burns Ð Title VII Native American Tutor

Mary Hoopes Ð ESL Tutor

á      Approved the following new staff:

Marilyn Anderson Ð Vocal Music Aide at Middle School

Alma Carrera Ð ESL Tutor

Celi Goff Ð Library Aide at Adams

Sharon Pankey Ð Bus Driver

Courtney Peterson Ð Computer Lab Aide at IXL

Heather Shugart Ð Computer Lab Aide at IXL

Russell Sims Ð High School Maintenance

Shawnea Stewart Ð Head Start Teacher Assistant

Lareina Waldorf-Schmitt Ð Head Start Cook Assistant

Karen Weller Ð Head Start Family Service Worker

Randi L. Whalen Ð Building Aide at Roosevelt

Amber Woods Ð Head Start Teacher Assistant

á      Approved bond issue projects

á      Approved the 2007-2008 Budget

á      Accepted bids for fuel from Two Rivers Co-op and Waldeck Oil Company.

á      Approved the 2007-2008 Master Agreement for certified staff

á      Approved a 5.0% salary increase to all USD 470 classified staff and additional increases to nine positions in maintenance and technology for specialized skills and experience.

á      Approved a 6.0% increase for all USD 470 administration with the exception of the Superintendent of Schools.

á      Approved the fiscal year 2007-2008 private vehicle mileage reimbursement rate of 47 cents per mile.

á      Adopted the resolution for NCLB support resolution for H.R. 648.

á      Discussed an upcoming crisis training exercise.

á      Moved into executive session

á      Moved back into regular session

á      Adjourned the meeting

 

The next regular Board of Education meeting will take place August 27, 2007 at 7p.m. at the USD 470 District Office.