Halifax School Board Regular Meeting
May 7, 2012
Attendees: Stephanie, Paul, Shelby, Homer
Guests: Maria Sumner, Ashley Brigham, Loren Clews, Casey
Murrow, Nancy Talbot, Jeff Kelly
Meeting called to order at 19:45.
Warrants in the amount of $157,499.25 were signed.
Fran suggested removing two pine trees from edge of field to
make room for a track of sorts to be utilized by physical education. He would
remove them free of cost if we allowed.
Jeff on behalf of little league says for our field to be usable
according to little league regulation we need a porter potty, fences in front
of benches, top soil, a second base, etc. It would cost $737.00 to get the field up to regulation
excepting a second base which would be a separate expense.
Homer moves to approve the $737.00 in expenses outlined for
improving our baseball field plus the follow on expense of a set of bases at
$35.99 + shipping. Paul seconds the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Casey Murrow says Antioch would charge $350 per course and
at 2 credits per course it would be $700 per teacher. He is reapplying for a 3
credit course.
Timeline for registration paperwork set by Casey is two
weeks. (Week of May 21, 2012).
On site paperwork with the five teachers with Casey
suggested by Nancy.
Signed contracts.
The Board heard the Principals Report.
Homer asks how the opportunity to field test works.
Stephanie says that anyone that wanted to could. The amount we can take
advantage of the opportunity will depend on our internet capabilities and
computer access.
Loren asked about when they would know what technological
skills the kids would need for the test. Nancy said the test/assessment has not
even been completed.
Technology updates needed discussion. Follow up on prior
discussion in executive session regarding work to be done on the wireless
network. Paul Redman and Paul Blais would both be on the network so Stephanie
needs to be able to communicate to Paul Redman what Paul Blais will be doing
beyond the firewall.
Homer asked what the firewall does following Stephanie
asking if being beyond the firewall gives access to all the school files. Paul
explains that being beyond the firewall does not give access to school files.
That access is based on networks.
Door lock maintenance and repair will cost $500.00 (low
estimate; $700.00 a door) a door. Two locksmiths have said that all of our
locks are on the way out and will need to be replaced in the next couple of
years. Rice and Dicks were the two locksmiths we got referrals from. Also door
guidelines may require new locks that lock independently from the inside and/or
doors without windows.
Stephanie will talk to the high school to let us know who
they talk to regarding industrial doors also contact Rhonda to see if it had
ever been an issue and if she has any door or lock contact information.
Homer asks if Repairs and Maintenance in the budget still
has the funds to cover the lock repair. We still have adequate funds to replace
them.
Tuition agreement from Twin Valley is reviewed.
Shelby moves to sign the TWHS tuition agreement. Paul
seconds the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Homer moves we accept the resignation of the school
librarian. Paul seconds the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Stephanie says it is possible with Jack and Nancy’s approval
to hire just a librarian. Not a library science teacher. The librarian would
only be employed for maintenance of the library etc.
We will advertise for the library position.
The school cook did not sign his contract so we need to
advertise for that position as well.
Homer moves to table the Work Study Volunteer Policy and
Procedures until next month. Paul seconds the motion. Motion passes
unanimously.
Homer moves to enter Executive Session for student matters
and personnel. Paul seconds. Enter executive session at 21:30.
Executive session ends at 22:10.
Discussed janitorial staff position contracts and how we
need to go about handling their pay.
Homer moves to approve minutes as amended for September 8,
2011. Paul seconds the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Homer moves to approve April 2 and April 18, 2012. Paul
seconds the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Homer moves we enter executive session to discuss personnel
evaluation. Shelby seconds the motion. Enter executive session at 22:45.
Exits executive session at 23:00.
Homer moves to adjourn at 23:00. Shelby seconds the motion. Motion
passes unanimously.