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Minutes Board Meeting of November 24, 2008 Page 6 It was moved by Goetz and seconded by Keeney that we approve the 2008- 2011 tentative agreement with the Lincoln Education Association as recommended. Ms. Cleary acknowledged and thanked LEA membership for considering the financial difficulties of the district during the negotiation process. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried 10.2 Childs Sign Proposal Board members were provided with a proposal from the Childs PTO to re-face the existing sign with one that can be used for announcements. Discussion followed. Board action was deferred to a subsequent meeting. 10.3 Childs Transportation 2009-2010 Ms. Cleary requested Board discussion regarding the possibility of eliminating transportation to Childs beginning next year since Bemis Road is now paved. She advised the approximate cost for maintaining transportation is $42K for employee costs only. She acknowledged it would be necessary to increase the number of crossing guards on Bemis Road and within the neighborhoods, possibly utilizing grant funds. Further, students attending Childs through the lotto would be given the option of transferring to campus or providing their own transportation. Mr. Goetz reiterated prior concerns and considerations that must be addressed before transportation is eliminated. Mrs. Upston requested information on the anticipated cost for crossing guards. Mr. Paschal suggested additional consideration of walking route maintenance and the liability to the district. Ms. Cleary advised she would discuss these items when she next meets with Childs parents. There was consensus to authorize further investigation. Board members were asked to contact Ms. Cleary with questions. 10.4 Childs Security Cameras Board members were provided with a quote from IDN Hardware Sales in the amount of $11,800 for the purchase of security cameras at Childs Elementary utilizing bond funds. Ms. Cleary additionally recommended approval of the alternate, which would allow for future expansion in the interior of the building. She advised the system is currently used at the middle school and there are no monitoring fees. Discussion followed. Board action was deferred to a subsequent meeting.
Minutes Board Meeting of November 24, 2008 Page 7 10.5 High School Security Cameras 11.0 OLD BUSINESS Ms. Cleary referred to prior Board discussion relative to security cameras at the high school. She suggested the purchase of a system similar to the one at Childs and the middle school that would require no monthly fees for monitoring. She further advised that the Board previously designated bond funds for this purpose; however, bids were never presented for approval. Mrs. Samuelson advised Board action will be requested at a subsequent meeting. 11.1 Minutes of Previous Meetings 11.1.1 November 10, 2008 Board Meeting 11.1.2 November 10, 2008 Closed Session Board members were provided with the minutes of the November 10, 2008 Board meeting and closed session. It was moved by Goetz and seconded by Gurka that we approve the minutes of the November 10, 2008 Board meeting and closed session as presented. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried 11.2 Drama Department Trip Proposal Board members were provided with a proposal for drama students to attend the Mid-Michigan Theatre Festival at the November 10, 2008 Board meeting. It was moved by Keeney and seconded by Goetz that we approve the trip proposal for drama students to attend the Mid-Michigan Theatre Festival in January as presented. Mr. McGehee offered support for the trip in the absence of trip sponsors. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried
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