BRITTON DEERFIELD SCHOOLS

BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

President Todd Ost called the regular meeting to order in the Deerfield Media Center @ 7:00 PM.

Members Present: Ben Allshouse, Kevin Barrett, Sr., Greg Cannon, Doug Mayher, Jr. Todd Ost, Yvonne Thomas

Members Absent: Doug Armstrong

Others Present: Sue Andries, Stacy Johnson, Karen Scholl, John Eisley, Barbara Korican, Amy Good, Wes Rickard, Jon Musolf, Jon Way, Kelly Bush, Vicky Oliver, Ron Schmidt, Erin Diver, Suzanne Lopez, Liz Roe, Kathryn Mohr, Randy Salisbury, Cindi Behe, Colleen Stahl, Erin Slusher, Dick Hadden, Jim Wood, Pam Dafoe, Mike Servoss, Elizabeth Richardson, Dawn Dennis, Taina Bundshuh, Jack Paterson, Melissa Burnor, Jessica Smith, Kelly Shiels, Kristy Zajac, Craig Gibbs, Amber Lilly, Dawn Cousino, Linda Wielfaert, Mary Simmons

  • Auditor Ron Eaton from Baker, Eaton & Owen presented the year end June 30, 2015 audit.

He suggested to try again for a Sinking Fund. This year we used $353,478 of our $1,069,427 fund balance or 33%. You also need to be careful that you do not go below 5% which is the state minimum fund balance before a modified deficit reduction plan is initiated. You must be very careful not to spend more, as there is very little if nothing available in revenue to replace. As the year evolves, he will keep us informed on items that he thinks needs to pay close attention to.

  • Teachers Jon Way & Jessica Smith presented the Project Lead the Way Program.
  • Cindi Behe thanked the board for their support of the bowling team. They have 11 boys & 5 girls.
  • BD Foundation member Elizabeth Roe addressed the board supporting Supt. Pelham with great confidence. The Foundation relies on Mr. Pelham for his work with the grant writer. He understands the importance and benefits of the Foundation and works closely with them. Randy Salisbury stated that the board would lose a very good person who has the community’s best interest at heart. Mike Servoss said Mr. Pelham and his wife have devoted personal time to the district and guided the districts through the consolidation. Kathryn Mohr stated don’t make an emotional, personal based decision that will hurt our children.
  • Patriot Youth Sports representatives Kelly Shiels and Kristy Zajac addressed the board regarding the multi Purpose room, stating there are cracks in the walls, emergency lights need fixing, sheet metal has pulled away and would like help in cleaning up the room. They would like the district to find other places to store the lift and other items that line the walls of the room. The group continues their support to work with the school.

Motion by Barrett, seconded by Allshouse to approve the consent docket as presented. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.

NEOLA Policies will be tabled until the December meeting.

Motion by Barrett, seconded by Allshouse to approve the General Fund and Lunch Budgets as presented. Barrett, yes; Cannon, yes; Allshouse, yes; Mayher, yes; Thomas, yes; Ost, yes. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Allshouse, seconded by Ost to hire Kristin Grodi as bus driver. Barrett, yes; Cannon, yes; Allshouse, yes; Mayher, yes; Thomas, yes; Ost, yes. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Allshouse, seconded by Mayher to go into Executive Session @ 7:47 PM for the purpose of Attorney Client Privilege Communication Section 8H Open Meetings Act. Barrett, yes; Cannon, yes; Allshouse, yes; Mayher, yes; Thomas, yes; Ost, yes. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Cannon seconded by Barrett to come out of Executive Session @ 8:32 PM. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion

Motion by Mayher, seconded by Thomas to go into Executive Session @ 8:52 PM for the purpose of BDEA Negotiations. Barrett, yes; Cannon, yes; Thomas, yes; Mayher, yes; Allshouse, yes; Ost, yes. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.

Motion by Barrett seconded by Allshouse to come out of Executive Session @ 9:28 PM. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.

President Ost stated the Board did not have a copy of the tentative agreement and cannot act on it tonight. VP Greg Cannon said the board wants to have the district’s lawyer review the document before they vote on it. BDEA President Jon Musolf will get the agreement of the TA and paperwork and send it to the Board and was concerned about the time line because two of the board members would be gone for 12 days.

Advance reporter Melissa Burnor asked the board what state or federal statute they are citing as the reason for the closed session for the purpose of Attorney Client Privilege Communication Section 8H Open Meetings Act. President Ost could not answer, and would follow up with their attorney.

No action was taken in open session in regards to the two closed sessions.

Motion by Thomas, seconded by Allshouse to adjourn @ 9:38 PM. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Secretary, Board of Education