The Board approved the following additions to the agenda: IV. Informational Items, letter f.  Opening Week of School & Student Numbers. g. 3rd Annual Staff Tailgate Picnic.  Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to approve the minutes of August 7, 2008 as presented.  Yeas: Haskin, Cauchi, Roth, Dennis, Cobb, Haley and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to approve the minutes of August 11th, 2008 as presented. Yeas: Dennis, Roth, Cauchi, Haley, Cobb, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cauchi to approve the minutes of August 26th, 2008 as presented. Yeas: Roth, Cauchi, Haley, Cobb, Haskin, Dennis and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Dennis and supported by Haley to approve General Fund checks as listed for the period August 12th, 2008 through September 8th, 2008. Yeas: Cauchi, Roth, Dennis, Haley, Cobb, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to approve financial reports for General Fund, 1998 and 1999 Debt Retirement funds as presented. Yeas: Roth, Cauchi, Haley, Dennis, Haskin, Cobb and Hardy.  Nays: None. Motion carried.

There were no committee meetings to report on at this time. Secretary Haskin did inquire on the High School Principal applications. Superintendent House reported there were 23 applicants and they were ready for the committee to review and rate them.

Superintendent House explained to the Board the enclosed forms for Teacher Recognition Programs.

Motion by Roth and supported by Cauchi to accept with regret the resignation of TINA SMITH, an Aide at Hillside Elementary effective August 26th, 2008. Yeas: Haskin, Dennis, Cobb, Haley, Roth, Cauchi and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Roth and supported by Haskin to accept the medical leave of ANN VANDYKE, 4th grade Teacher at Hillside Elementary for four weeks pending the approval of long term disability. Yeas: Dennis, Cobb, Haley, Roth, Cauchi, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Cauchi to accept a leave of absence for MICHELLE DENNIS for the 2008-2009 school year. Yeas: Cobb, Haley, Roth, Cauchi, Haskin, Dennis and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Haskin and supported by Cobb to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to hire ANDREA ANDERA to the position of Director of Curriculum Leadership Center. Yeas: Haley, Roth, Cauchi, Haskin, Dennis, Cobb and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Before the Motion to adopt the Strategic Plan, Superintendent House asked members who were in attendance to introduce themselves. Superintendent House then explained the process the committee went through and how they reached the Plan that the Board will adopt. A lot of the members are anxious to see the Plan stay alive and make some needed changes.

Motion by Roth and supported by Cauchi to adopt the Strategic Plan drafted by the Strategic Planning Committee. Yeas: Roth, Cauchi, Haskin, Dennis, Cobb, Haley and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to approve and sign the Tax Levy. Yeas: Roth, Cauchi, Dennis, Haley, Cobb, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cobb and supported by Haskin to approve and sign the Tax Levy. Yeas: Roth, Cauchi, Dennis, Haley, Cobb, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cauchi and supported by Roth to go into Executive Closed Session at 7:38 p.m. in regards to readmission of an expelled student. Yeas: Haskin, Cauchi, Dennis, Haley, Cobb, Roth and Hardy. Nays: None.  Motion carried.
Motion by Dennis and supported by Roth to go back into open session at 7:49 p.m.. Yeas:  Cauchi, Dennis, Haley, Cobb, Roth, Haskin and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Cobb and supported by Haley to allow the student to return to school with strict rules. Yeas: Dennis, Haley, Cobb, Roth, Haskin, Cauchi and Hardy. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Under Informational, some of the members of the Strategic Planning Committee voiced their hopes and concerns for the future of the Strategic Plan. Superintendent House thanked everyone that was involved. Emmet Lippe also thanked everyone and stressed to the Board to keep it alive and going. Jerry Brandt thanked the Board for the opportunity and to weigh the pros and cons of the plan. Board member Cobb also thanked everyone involved and hopes that the community will support and buy into the Plan.  Superintendent House spoke on behalf of Ashley Pohl and Jessica LaPorte the two students who were on the committee and how proud he was of their commitment of the Plan.  Board Member Roth asked about a task force comparing the notes and articles that Clare publishes.  Kathy Conlon has major concerns that the Board and Mr. House follow through with the Plan.

Superintendent House explained the SET/SEG Pool Payout to the Board, he also reminded the Board if they would like to attend any of the enclosed classes to call Mrs. Harcourt so she can get them enrolled. 4 Board members Denise Haskin and Marie Roth will be the Board members on the committee to hire a High School Principal and come in to go over the applications and rate them.  Superintendent House reported to the Board that the student counts as of September 8th are slightly higher than budgeted for. Noting that this number changes daily. He also reported that the new road and the flow of traffic with the busses seem to be going pretty smoothly.  Superintendent House invited the Board to attend the annual “Staff Tailgate Party” to be held Friday, September 12, at Larson back parking lot.

Under Public Participation, Ces Soyring asked if the date of graduation has been set yet.  Superintendent House stated it’s not confirmed but that the dates they are looking at are Friday, May 15th for Alternative Education and Sunday, May 17th for the High School.
Renee Haley asked permission to meet with teachers and Principal’s for Veteran’s Day. Superintendent House asked if she would call him so he can present it at the next administration meeting.
Cid Jones-Dennis thanked Chartwell’s for a great job with the food for the strategic team meetings.
Board Member Cauchi asked the Board to explain being assigned to a building. She heard this but didn’t quite understand what it meant. Also, the Elementary libraries need a person to be in there so they can be utilized. Are there grants, maybe send letters to the First Lady for help. Board member Haley suggested that Aides share in some of the duties in the library.

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

President Hardy adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.

Denise Haskin, Secretary

Kelly Taylor, Recorder