Board of Education Minutes December 2009
January 21, 2010
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 240
Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Education held on December 21, 2009 at the Unified District Office. Those present were Board Members John Adam, Phil Aumick, Bernie Regnier, Mark Whitesell, Rick Bremerman, Kelli Webb and Matt Ehrhart; Administrators Richard D. Harlan, Craig Gantenbein, Becky Cheney, and Bill Edwards; Clerk Cindy Regnier and 1 visitor.
President Mark Whitesell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting was adopted with no changes. Motion by Matt Ehrhart, seconded by Rick Bremerman. Carried with 7-0 vote.
The consent agenda (November 16, 2009 minutes and checks 45197 through 45323 in the amount of $362,491.96) for the meeting was approved. Motion by Phil Aumick, seconded by Kelli Webb. Carried with 7-0 vote.
Motion by Bernie Regnier to finance the Twin Valley Productions plan for expansion as proposed by Sherry Wiesen in the form of a loan to be repaid within three years. Ultimately, the expansion project will provide many benefits to students and the schools with no cost to the district. Seconded by Matt Ehrhart. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Kelli Webb to adopt the new wording for the following Board policies: GAAB – Complaints of Discrimination, JDDC – Bullying, JGECA – Racial Harassment, KN – Complaints (procedures), GARI – Family and Medical Leave, and DC – Annual Operating Budget. Seconded by Rick Bremerman. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Phil Aumick to enter into the new lease agreement with Apple Financial Services for Apple Computer Equipment. Seconded by Rick Bremerman. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Matt Ehrhart to approve the attendance of one out-of-district student at Bennington High School beginning January 2010. Seconded by John Adam. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Rick Bremerman that the board go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss personnel. Seconded by Kelli Webb. Carried 7-0. The board went into executive session at 8:35 pm.
The Board reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
Motion by Rick Bremerman that the board extend the executive session for 35 minutes to discuss personnel. Seconded by Kelli Webb. Carried 7-0. The board went into executive session at 8:50 pm.
The Board reconvened at 9:25 pm.
Motion by Matt Ehrhart to accept the resignation of Marla Abell as THS Business Instructor after the 2009-2010 school year. Seconded by Phil Aumick. Carried 7-0.
Motion by Phil Aumick to offer the position of ITV Coordinator/Library Aide at Bennington Schools to Dawn Wolf. Seconded by Rick Bremerman. Carried 7-0.
President Mark Whitesell adjourned the meeting.
Cindy Regnier
Clerk
