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Fairfax Board of School Directors
Monday, February 13, 2006
Regular School Board Meeting at 6:30pm
Fairfax Community Library
Present: Chairperson Peg Stewart, Greg Beeman, Jeff Loller, Rachelle Howard, Lauri Fisher, Kelsey Peterson, Dustin Howard, Phil Higgins, Tom Walsh, Lisa Delorme
Public: Nancy Mead, Jim Boomhover
1. Call to Order – Peg Stewart called the meeting to order at 6:35PM.
2. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting:January 23, 2006 – Jeff Loller motioned to accept the minutes. Greg Beeman seconded. Passed unanimously.
3. Correspondence – none
4. Public Comment - none
5. Reports
a. Principals’ Report –
Lisa Delorme reported she is working on putting together a search committee for the librarian position. The PTSA will be holding a St. Patrick’s Day dance in the elementary on March 17th.
Tom Walsh reported that this week marked 100 days of school. The Revealers project in the middle school will wind up next Friday with a visit from the author. The 7th grade Greek Night will be held on Thursday at 7:00. Emily Wills held the middle school drama auditions and everyone who tried out has a role in the production. Tom responded to the questions brought up at the last meeting around the Safe School Data and passed out a revised packet of information.
b. Superintendent’s Report – Phil Higgins reported that a statewide school calendar is going through the legislature. Adherence will be voluntary in 2008 and mandatory in 2009. The administrators went to supervision training last week. Phil gave thanks to all the Board members for their time in meeting with Commissioner Cate concerning possible redistricting. The formal decision will be announced on the 25th of February.
c. Board Reports –
Dustin Howard reported on an upcoming Jazz Band concert.
Lauri Fisher reported on library committee meeting.
Peg Stewart reported that the cheerleaders have some upcoming competitions.
6. Old Business
a. School Budget Presentation –The Board discussed what the best method of presentation would be and then how the presentation would be divided up between the Board members. Talking points were written to follow the PowerPoint presentation.
7. New Business
a. Action Plan– Lisa Delorme gave the Board a chance to ask questions on the updated Action Plan. The administration answered specific questions from the Board on specific items in the Action Plan. The goal is to have the Action Plan revised before the end of the school year.
b. Franklin County School Choice Agreement - Phil Higgins reviewed the structure of how the consortium would work. Rachelle Howard questioned the specifics of how the transfer of students would work. It is not going to be a 1:1 ratio. Board members were confused with some of the language of the document. Phil will take these questions back and have them answered before the Board signs the agreement.
8. Policy Review
a. Field Trip Policy –Jeff Loller motioned to accept the Field Trip Policy. Lauri Fisher seconded. Passed unanimously.
b. Use of School Facilities –Discussion took place among the Board. The policy will be brought for action next meeting.
c. Wellness Policy – 2nd Reading – tabled
d. Kindergarten Entrance Age Policy – 1st Reading – Discussion took place regarding entrance age requirements for beginning kindergarten as well as beginning 1st grade. The policy will be brought for 2nd reading next meeting.
9. Other – Some serious problems have been found on the roof. Jim Boomhover was present to explain the conditions of all of BFA’s existing roofs. The ’95 and ’92 roofs have failed. These are in the areas of the stage and over the high school. They are both past the warranty period. To replace both, Jim’s best estimate would be ballpark of $120,000. Chris Sumner is looking at this problem from the financial perspective and the Board will need to weigh out the options for replacement at next meeting.
Rachelle Howard’s Brownie Troop will be selling Girl Scout Cookies at town meeting.
The Board discussed how the minutes will be posted on the school website. It was decided to post them after the meeting with a disclaimer that they are unapproved until the following Board meeting.
10. Upcoming Meetings
March 13, 2006
:: Regular Meeting at6:30pm in the Fairfax Community Library
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