Skyline R-II Board Meeting
August 25, 2009
The Skyline R-II Board met in regular session on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 with six members present. The consent agenda items were discussed and approved.
In old business the board set the current Tax Levy at $2.75. The Board accepted a fixed bid from Sara Lee to deliver bread products to the school. A lengthy discussion ensued to determine whether transportation would be provided to basketball games. Several members stated that if we are in a financial crunch and were making other cuts that we needed to cut transportation to ball games. While everyone agreed we need to make cuts, some were concerned about whether some students would be able to get to the away ball games. It was agreed to hold off on transporting for the first few games and reevaluate the situation at the next board meeting. Therefore, parents will have to provide transportation to the Norwood basketball game on September 14 and to the Bradleyville Tournament.
In new business the Board was presented with a letter from DESE regarding Career Ladder. Skyline has 8 teachers that are currently on career ladder. DESE is unsure of the funding for this year. The Board agreed to pay the school’s percentage regardless of what the state does. The Board voted to continue to provide transportation to students that live within one mile of the school. A discussion of the staff Wellness Program that is provided by the insurance company was held. The Board agreed to continue supporting the Wellness Program.
In the Superintendent’s Report a summary was presented from the Exceptional Child Education Coop of summer activities. Teacher in-services were held on Aug. 17 and 18 getting ready for school to start. On the 18th the teachers participated in a 3 hour workshop from the Conservation Department to fulfill requirements for the Nature Trail Grant. That afternoon Sheriff DeGase presented an Active Shooter Workshop for the staff. Enrollment for this year has dropped a little. Skyline started the year out with 89 students enrolled K-8. Preschool started the year out with 15 3 and 4 year olds. Next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday September 22, 2009.