ROME COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 Board of Education Meeting Minutes Rome School Board Room June 23, :00 p.m.

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1 ROME COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 Board of Education Meeting Minutes Rome School Board Room June 23, :00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET 1. The Rome Board of Education Public Hearing on the Amended Fiscal Year 2015 budget was called to order by President Prosise at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Steve Down: Absent Terry Prosise: Present Donna Fally: Present Wes Schumm: Present Greg Martinez: Present Kelly Tinsely: Present Also in attendance were in-coming Superintendent Erik Estill, Teachers Angie Courtright and Abby Hawkins, Superintendent Dwain Baldridge, and Recording Secretary Mary Beth Voss. 2. Presentation of Public Testimony None. 3. A motion was made by Greg Martinez and seconded by Donna Fally to adjourn the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1. The Rome Board of Education Meeting of June 23, 2015, was called to order by President Prosise with the roll call at 7:06 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Steve Down: Absent Terry Prosise: Present Donna Fally: Present Wes Schumm: Present Greg Martinez: Present Kelly Tinsley: Present Also in attendance were in-coming Superintendent Erik Estill, Teachers Angie Courtright and Abby Hawkins, Superintendent Dwain Baldridge, and Recording Secretary Mary Beth Voss. 3. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Kelly Tinsley to approve the May 21, 2015, Board Meeting Minutes. 4. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Greg Martinez to approve the Financial

2 Report. Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Donna Fally: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes Steve Down: Absent Terry Prosise: Yes 5. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve the bills in the amount of $47, Vote: Wes Schumm: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes Donna Fally: Yes Terry Prosise: Yes Steve Down: Absent 6. A motion was made by Kelly Tinsley and seconded by Wes Schumm to approve the repayment of the Revolving Fun in the amount of $ Vote: Donna Fally: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes Terry Prosise: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes Steve Down: Absent 7. Recognition from Employees and Public None. 8. Unfinished Business a. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Donna Fally to adopt a resolution to name the baseball field the Clark Field in honor of long-time Rome baseball coach Denny Clark. Vote: Terry Prosise: Yes Donna Fally: Yes Steve Down: Absent Wes Schumm: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes b. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Greg Martinez to adopt a resolution to name the softball field the Burnes Field in honor of long-time Rome educators and coaches Page 2 of 5

3 Jim and Mary Burnes. Vote: Kelly Tinsley: Yes Donna Fally: Yes Terry Prosise: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes Steve Down: Absent 9. New Business a. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Donna Fally to adopt the amended fiscal year 2015 budget. Vote: Terry Prosise: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes Donna Fally: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes Steve Down: Absent b. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Kelly Tinsley to accept the resignation of Mallory Crouse as a volleyball co-coach. c. Superintendent Baldridge reported on the Parent Teacher Advisory Committee Meeting of June 9, 2015, as provided by Principal Ali Tkaczenko. He informed members that this meeting is required to be held once each year. The committee has no recommendation on changing any content information with the Student-Parent Handbook. d. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Greg Martinez to approve the Student-Parent Handbook. e. A motion was made by Greg Martinez and seconded by Kelly Tinsley to approve the purchase of 200 student planners/handbooks from School Specialty, Bellingham, WA, at a cost of $1,275. Vote: Steve Down: Absent Terry Prosise: Yes Donna Fally: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes Kelly Tinsley: Yes f. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Kelly Tinsley to approve the purchase Page 3 of 5

4 of 50 student desks and chairs from Centralia Stationery at a total cost of $8, Vote: Kelly Tinsley: Yes Terry Prosise: Yes Steve Down: Absent Wes Schumm: Yes Donna Fally: Yes g. Board members agreed to wait until the July board meeting to review and discuss quotes for needed roof repairs and maintenance. h. A motion was made by Wes Schumm and seconded by Donna Fally to approve a quote from from JAX Asphalt, Mt. Vernon, to undertake asphalt repair to the west drive entrance at a cost of $4,988. Vote: Steve Down: Absent Kelly Tinsley: Yes Wes Schumm: Yes Terry Prosise: Yes Donna Fally: Yes. i. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Greg Martinez to adjourn to closed session to consider non-certified staff salary increases. Time: 8:04 p.m. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Greg Martinez to return to open session. Time: 8:17 p.m. A motion was made by Donna Fally and seconded by Greg Martinez to approve the Support Staff Salary Schedule, reflecting a 1.5% increase for fiscal year Superintendent s Report a. Update on the Breakfast Program Superintendent Baldridge informed members that the first year of serving breakfast was a success overall. He stated the most precarious situation was bus arrival and time for students to eat and get to their first class on time. Baldridge stated that, on average, 90 to 100 students eat breakfast at school daily with the highest number served being 124. He commended the instructional aides for doing a great job of supervising students during breakfast. b. Review of Tuition-Free Waiver for Full-Time Employees Superintendent Baldridge reviewed the Tuition-Free Parents Meeting of June 1, 2015, during Page 4 of 5

5 which he met with employees taking advantage of the tuition-free waiver. He stated that 14 tuition-free students are registered to attend the school year. The current waiver is valid through the end of the school year. c. Update on Summer Building Maintenance Superintendent Baldridge reviewed the numerous building maintenance projects taking place this summer. He commended Andy Kendrick for having very good foresight as to projects needing to be accomplished over the summer months and he commended Andy, Charlie Bruce, and Vance Runyon for their fine work. d. Miscellaneous Items Superintendent Baldridge reviewed some items that have taken place to assist with the transition of the new superintendent, Erik Estill. Baldridge and Mr. Estill attended a superintendent s meeting at the Regional Office of Education and an Executive Board Meeting at the Franklin/Jefferson Counties Special Education District. They spent time together reviewing numerous topics and Baldridge stated he will remain available to assist Mr. Estill if needed. President Prosise extended his appreciation to Superintendent Baldridge for helping and assisting Mr. Estill and he extended his appreciation to Mr. Estill for taking time to attend meetings and meet with Dr. Baldridge prior to the start of his contract year. On behalf of the Rome Board of Education, President Prosise presented Suprintendent Baldridge with an engraved clock in appreciation for over 12 years of service to Rome Grade School. He extended his deep and sincere appreciation for all that Superintendent Baldridge accomplished over his years as superintendent. The board was unanimous in conveying that Rome School is a great place to be and has been made even better thanks to Dr. Baldridge. 13. A motion was made by Kelly Tinsley and seconded by Greg Martinez to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. President Date Secretary Date Page 5 of 5