June 28, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Special Called Meeting

Discussion:  Ms. Tears opened the meeting with a report from the Policy Committee meeting held earlier inthe evening. The committee reviewed and approved the following policies with changes: 3.500 Food Service Management, 5.115 Assignment/Transfer, 5.117 Procedure for Granting Tenure, 6.308 Bus Conduct, and 6.401 Student Health Services.

Discussion:  Janet Wiles stated that in this first draft were increases: $170,000 in step raises, $380,000 for the 2-1/2% raise for certified employees, and $275,000 for the 9.2% increase in insurance. She mentioned that the four previously added assistant principal positions are included in the budget. Ms. Abernathy stated that, if possible, she would like to give non-certified employees a raise. Ms. Wiles asked the board for guidance on how much to budget for legal services. This year's actual was $99,000; Ms. Wiles budgeted $50,000 for the coming year. The board agreed to keep the amount at $50,000 with hopes there would be funds remaining. Suggestion was made to meet with the education committee of the commission, or a joint meeting with the education and budget committees, and present the enrollment numbers and needs of the system, as well as explain the cuts that have been made.

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.