LINCOLN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

Minutes
Board Meeting of November 24, 2008
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Sandy Janowiak thanked the Board and Superintendent for making the difficult
choices. She further acknowledged their efforts to generate additional revenue
with new initiatives such as ECA, MIAT, etc.
Mildred Williams requested a response to her letter presented in September
relative to the high school principal position. Ms. Cleary advised the letter was
returned undeliverable.
Kelly Hume expressed support for the band program and concern over the
misinformation surrounding the recommendation.
Dorcas Aduroja encouraged thorough research of all budget reduction
recommendations prior to presenting for Board action.
Amy Getz voiced support for the band program.
Robin Moore asked whether suggestions have been offered for continuing the
quality of the current band program if the second band director is cut. Ms. Cleary
encouraged her to contact her Tuesday morning.
Kerri Reuter expressed support for the position staffed by Tracy Gamboe.
Heather Neff expressed support for the band program.
Spencer Danehy urged the Board to reconsider eliminating the assistant band
director position.
Aviva Neff expressed support for the band program.
Jennifer Czachorski invited audience members to join the newly-formed grant
writing committee, whose purpose is to generate additional funding to support
district programs.
9.0 BOARD REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 Board Executive Committee Report
Chair Samuelson reported the Board Executive Committee met on
November 17.
9.2 Board Planning Committee Report
Chair Goetz reported on the items of discussion at the November 24 meeting of
the Board Planning Committee, which included the focus areas of the Planning
Committee, policy update requirements, and areas of importance not covered
by district goals. He asked Board members to contact him or any committee
member with input on proposed or revised policies or areas outside of the five
district goals.