August 10, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
The Board held the annual budget hearing. Mr. Rivers reviewed the budget and explained several budget concepts. Several patrons were in attendance and participated in the hearing.
The Board heard a presentation from Steve Shogren regarding the option of refunding the elementary school bond issue. With current interest rates Mr. Shogren felt the Board could save $100,000 on the remaining 5 years of the bond issue. The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the offering of bonds to refund the current series. If the offering is successful, the Board will schedule a special meeting to authorize the final transaction.
The Board approved the consent agenda that included: 1) approval of the July 20, 2009 meeting minutes; 2) approval of the financial reports and claims; 3) adoption of a resolution for early payment of claims to take advantage of discounts and avoid penalties; 4) accept a gift of $2,000 from BASE and ONEOK for the BHS auditorium; 5) approve employment of Craig Brown as HS asst. football coach; 6) accept the resignation of Natalie Cloud as HS Spanish teacher; 7) approve employment of Jackie Burris as HS Spanish Teacher; 8) approve employment of Mark Carson as BMS asst. football coach; and 9) approve employment of Chris Day as BMS asst. volleyball coach.
A brief public participation forum was held.
The Board heard reports from Mrs. Webster, Mr. Lovesee, Mr. Wrampe and Mr. Leed.
Mr. Rivers shared the current professional staff evaluation criteria and ideas for improving the documents. Mr. Rivers will meet with staff over the next couple of months regarding possible improvements to the evaluation criteria and report back to the board at a future meeting.
The Board adopted a budget for 2009-2010. The adopted budget is for: 1) the maximum general fund budget authority; 2) a local option budget that is $100,000 less than the maximum allowable budget authority; 3) a capital outlay levy of 4 mills and some adjustments to the bond and interest fund due the refunding of the 1999 bonds. The adopted budget will establish a local mill rate of approximately 59.1 mills.
The Board postponed their facilities tour until September 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM. The tour will begin at 6:00 PM at BES.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM.
