MINUTES OF AUGUST 6th, 2008, BOARD MEETING
By Margaret Vrana
August 10, 2008
MINUTES OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 2008
President Timmy Tidwell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were superintendent, Steve White, business manager, Louise Thornton, and board members Daryl Repa, James Cervenka, Debra Cavanaugh, Tommy Filla, Shawn Newsom, Lillie Huf and Timmy Tidwell.
During the budget workshop. Mr. White and Mrs. Thornton presented the Budget Summary Report for Granger. Line by line, they explained the differences in Aggregate Expenditures and Per Pupil Expenditures by function for 2007-08’s Actual Budget and 2008-2009’s Proposed Budget.
A color-coded Expenditure Dashboard form was also reviewed. This form indicates required target expenditure amounts to be budgeted in categories that include Instructional, Leadership, Support Services-Student Based, Administrative, Support Services-Non Student-Based, Debit/Capital Outlay, etc. The target percentages are state mandated. The expenditure targets are based on PEIMS Financial Actual Data for the two most current years available. By making a few adjustments where necessary, Granger is able to meet the state targets in all categories.
The most recently revised proposed budget was discussed by all. Various questions from the board were answered by Mr. White and Mrs. Thornton. A few requests for information will be brought back to the board by the next meeting. Mr. White said there are no anticipated changes in the budget between now and the next meeting.
At 9:08 p.m., Lillie Huf made a motion to go into closed session. Debra Cavanaugh seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
IV. A. EMPLOYMENT OF ELOY PEREZ, AG TEACHER, AND THOMAS PICKERILL, ENGLISH TEACHER.
The board discussed the two candidates recommended for employment as well as the resignation of a current employee. A request to investigate a separate personnel issue was made. Mr. White will address that issue.
Debra Cavanaugh moved to return to open session at 9:35 p.m. Lillie Huf seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Shawn Newsom made a motion to approve the employment of Eloy Perez as Ag Teacher and Thomas Pickerill as an English teacher. Lillie Huf seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
Shawn Newsom made a motion to accept the resignation of Carol Holmes. There was a second by Debra Cavanaugh. The motion passed unanimously.
At 9:37 p.m., a motion to adjourn was made by Tommy Filla with a second by Lillie Huf. All were in favor.
