The Board approved the following additions to the agenda: III. Actions Items: Change and move letter h, Applications – Interim Superintendent to Section V. Informational: letter e and make it an open meeting due to the fact neither candidate asked to go into closed session. Under III. Action Items: make letter h ROTC Contract Request. They have a three part request and each one needs to be voted on separately. They are: A. Request ROTC Contract extension for more that one year. B. Request the Board to reimburse medical premium of $500.00 per year and C. Raises reflect the Teachers raise of no less than 1% and no more than 2%. Add letter i; Recommend Brian Schmittner for Assistant Varsity Football Coach; letter j; Accept with regret, the retirement of Michele Sandro; letter k; Appoint Shelly Schultz to the Board after her term expires on June 30th to stay on until the August 5th election.
Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to approve the minutes with the changes made that were requested by Therese Haley for the May 30, 2008 meeting and June 3, 2008 as presented. Yeas: Haskin, Schultz, Cobb, Olstrom, Haley, Roth and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to approve the general fund checks as listed for the period May 13, 2008 through June 9, 2008 as presented. Yeas: Schultz, Cobb, Haley, Roth, Olstrom, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried. Before bringing the financial statements before the Board for approval, President Hardy asked Business Manager, Kelly Hileman, to briefly explain what these were all about. Motion by Roth and supported by Schultz to approve the financial statements for the General Fund, 1998 and 1999 Debt Retirement Funds as presented. Yeas: Cobb, Roth, Haley, Olstrom, Haskin, Schultz and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

The Building and Grounds Committee met to discuss the extension contract with GRBS. It is on the agenda to be voted on.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Schultz to accept the MHSAA Membership Resolution. Yeas: Roth, Haley, Olstrom, Haskin, Schultz, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Karen Lipovsky asked the Board for permission to use the Parking Lot at the High School for a Motorcycle Event which will take place on the last Saturday in June. President Hardy asked Mrs. Lipovsky to be sure to add Harrison Schools to the Liability Insurance. She stated they definitely would and also replace any grass that may get torn up. Motion by Haley and supported by Haskin to allow them to use the Parking Lot. Yeas: Olstrom, Haskin, Cobb, Haley, Schultz, Roth and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to hire MASB for the Superintendent Search and invite Carl Hartman from MASB to the June 12th meeting for the interview of the candidates. Yeas: Haskin, Olstrom, Schultz, Roth, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: Haley. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire PATTI LOREE as a summer school teacher. Yeas: Olstrom, Schultz, Roth, Cobb, Haskin, Haley and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haley and supported by Roth to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire KAYLA COOPER as Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. Yeas: Haley, Roth, Haskin, Cobb, Olstrom, Schultz and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Before the motion was put to the Board, member Haley had concerns about extending the contract until she could see the budget. Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to extend the contract for three years with GRBS. Yeas: Olstrom, Roth, Haskin, Schultz, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: Haley. Motion carried.

Before the motion was put to the Board, Business Manager, Kelly Hileman, explained to the Board some of the changes the state is making relating to food service and that it’s a renewal not an extension. Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to renew the contract with Chartwell’s for the 08-09 school year. Yeas: Roth, Olstrom, Haskin, Schultz, Cobb, and Hardy. Nays: Haley. Motion carried.

Motion by Haley and supported by Roth to keep the ROTC Contract renewal on a year to year basis. Yeas: Roth, Haskin, Schultz, Haley. Nays: Cobb, Olstrom and Hardy. Motion carried.

Motion by Haley and supported by Roth to accept the Superintendent’s request to reimburse the ROTC medical premium of $500.00 per year. Yeas: Haskin, Schultz, Olstrom, Haley, Roth, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haley and supported by Olstrom to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to have Major Spurlock and Master Sgt. Carlstrom’s wage reflect the Teacher raises of no less than 1% and no more than 2%. Yeas: Schultz, Haley, Roth, Cobb, Olstrom, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Roth and supported by Schultz to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire BRIAN SCHMITTNER, as Assistant Varsity Football Coach. Yeas: Haley, Roth, Cobb, Olstrom, Haskin, Schultz and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Roth to accept, with regret, the retirement of MICHELE SANDRO effective June 30, 2008. Yeas: Haley, Haskin, Schultz, Cobb, Roth, Olstrom and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Superintendent Rundle had President Hardy present a certificate of appreciation for Shelly Schultz’s years of service on the Board.  Motion by Roth and supported by Haskin to appoint Shelly Schultz to remain on the Board until the August 5th election. Yeas: Haskin, Schultz, Cobb, Haley, Roth, Olstrom and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Major Spurlock gave a brief presentation of the ROTC’s trip to Quantico with the 24 students. He stated he left with 24 and came back with the same 24. The trip was a huge success and very busy with all of the sights they got to see.

School Nurse, Joy Robinson, had her yearly report enclosed in the Board packet for the 2007-2008 school year. Superintendent Rundle touched on just a few of the things that Joy has done throughout the school year and all of the committees she belongs on. He stated she was a true asset to our school district. School Nurse, Joy Robinson, presented the Board with the first reading on the Administrative Rules regarding the Local Wellness Policy. The second reading will take place at the August meeting.

Assistant Principal Fimbinger, presented the Board with some recommended changes for the High School Policy Handbook and explained what and why each one was needed.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Schultz to accept the receipt of both resumes and to begin the interview process on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. with Mr. Tom House going first. Yeas: Schultz, Cobb, Haley, Haskin, Olstrom, Roth and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Olstrom, Roth, Haley, Haskin, Schultz, Cobb, and Hardy Nays: None. Motion carried.

Marie Roth, Secretary

Tammy Harcourt, Recorder

Minutes of Special Meeting of the Harrison Board of Education
June 12, 2008

President Hardy called the special meeting of the Harrison Board of Education to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at Hillside Elementary, located at 224 W. Main Street.
Members present: Cobb, Haley, Haskin, Roth, Olstrom, Schultz and Hardy.
Members absent: None
Others present: Kelly Hileman, Business Manager, and Tammy Harcourt, Recorder.
President Hardy led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

The only addition to the agenda was the possibility of making a decision on the Interim Superintendent tonight instead of having another Board meeting. That would be under Section II. Action Items letter d. Recommendation to hire the Interim Superintendent.

Questions from the Board asked to candidate Tom House. Candidate Tom House then asked the Board questions regarding the position.

Questions from the Board asked to candidate Emmet Lippe.

President Hardy stated that he has formed a committee to help hire the Elementary Principal position vacated by Michele Sandro at Hillside Elementary. Those on the committee are as follows: Therese Haley, Denise Haskin, Joel Hardy, Tom House, Amy Romanowski, Sandy Bristol, Cindy Yenkel, Lisa Kreider, Denise Urbaniak and Julie Rosekrans.

Motion by Roth and supported by Haley to accept the recommendation from the Board to appoint THOMAS HOUSE to the position of Interim Superintendent. Yeas: Haskin, Cobb, Roth, Haley, Olstrom, Schultz and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

There was much discussion on the subject of hiring Dr. Emmet Lippe to help the Board with their Long Term Planning.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to accept the Board’s recommendation to hire Dr. Emmet Lippe to help the Board with their Long Term Planning.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Olstrom to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Roth, Haskin, Cobb, Haley and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.
President Hardy adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Marie Roth, Secretary

Tammy Harcourt, Recorder

Minutes of Special Meeting of the Harrison Board of Education
June 23, 2008

President Hardy called the special meeting of the Harrison Board of Education to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Hillside Elementary, located at 224 W. Main Street.
Members present: Olstrom Schultz, Haskin, Cobb, and Hardy.
Members absent: Haley and Roth
Others present: Interim Superintendent, Tom House, Kelly Hileman, Business Manager and Tammy Harcourt, Recorder.
President Hardy led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Kelly Hileman, Business Manager gave a brief explanation on the Truth in Budgeting. Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to open the Budget Hearing. Yeas: Schultz, Cobb, Haskin Olstrom and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Schultz and supported by Cobb to close the Budget Hearing. Yeas: Cobb, Haskin, Olstrom, Schultz and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

The Board approved the following additions to the agenda: III. Action Items: e. Committee Meeting to hire the Hillside Principal. f. Interim Superintendent Salary Agreement.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Schultz to adopt the 2007-2008 Final Budget as presented. Yeas: Schultz, Cobb, Haskin, Olstrom and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Schultz to Approve the 2007-2008 Final Budget for Athletics and Food Service. Yeas: Schultz, Cobb, Olstrom, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to adopt the 2008-2009 Budget & Appropriations as presented. Yeas: Cobb, Haskin, Olstrom Schultz and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to adopt the 2008-2009 Athletics and Food Service Budget as presented. Yeas: Olstrom, Haskin, Schultz, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Schultz to appoint Doug Cobb as Interim Secretary due to the absence of Secretary Roth to sign the Resolution papers. Yeas: Olstrom, Cobb, Schultz, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Olstrom to adopt a Resolution authorizing the borrowing of State Aid Anticipation Notes of a sum not to exceed $1,500,000.00 to pay operating expenses beginning July 1, 2008 in anticipation of state school aid (Resolution is attached and considered a part of these minutes). Yeas: Haskin, Schultz, Cobb, Olstrom and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to allow the Business Manager to lay off up to three (3) paraprofessionals for the 2008-2009 school year. Yeas: Olstrom, Schultz, Haskin, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Interim Superintendent, Tom House explained to the Board how he would like to proceed with the interview process for the position vacated by Michele Sandro, Principal Hillside Elementary. Interim Superintendent House will be contacting the committee to set up a meeting to start the screening of applications.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Schultz to approve the Interim Superintendent salary agreement. Yeas: Schultz, Haskin, Olstrom, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Schultz to adjourn the meeting. Yeas: Haskin, Cobb, Olstrom, Schultz and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.
President Hardy adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m.

Marie Roth, Secretary

Tammy Harcourt, Recorder