(Approved 9/14/06)
THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7pm by Chairman John Alexander. Present from the board: Auburn Harter and Anne Alexander. Superintendent Ron Paquette and Business Manager Wayne Shepard were also in attendance.
The minutes from the January 19, 2006 meeting were read and approved. The minutes of the May 18, 2006 meeting were amended to include the motion passed at that meeting authorizing the business manager to borrow money. Motion: The board expresses its intent to sign the following documents:
A resolution to borrow in anticipation of current expenses and revenues.
A non-arbitrage agreement.
A loan note (s).
These matters all to be accomplished by June 30, 2006. The motion was made by Anne Alexander, seconded by Auburn Harter and so voted.
Ron explained that the reduced allocation in Title I funds would be absorbed by decreasing administrative costs. Further discussion to be continued at the subsequent OCSU meeting if necessary. Wayne reported that there is a $17,289 surplus from the 2005-06 Westmore budget due to a decrease in projected costs. Wayne has received tuition bills from out of district schools, and asked the board if it agreed that the bills should not be paid until the students have started school. The board agreed.
Auburn will consider being a representative to the OCSU negotiation team, but is concerned about the time commitment. She will research representative responsibilities and the board will revisit the matter at its next meeting in September.
OCSU Policy was read for the second time. Bills were signed by board members. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 7pm at Lake Region Union High School. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Alexander