BOARD OF EDUCATION
07/16/08
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Margaretville Central School District was held on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in the High School Library.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lee Austin, Barbara Funck, Robbie Martin, Randy Moore, and Al Tanzer.		ROLL CALL
OTHERS PRESENT: Tony Albanese (Superintendent) and Teresa Goodchild (Clerk)
At 7:00PM, President Austin called the Regular Meeting to order.		CALL TO ORDER
From the Superintendent, Mr. Albanese commented on the following: the Summer CROP Program began Monday and kids were enjoying themselves, students returned from their Galapagos adventure (he hopes to have a report in the fall from the group), commended Mike Boice on his job getting the school ready, spoke with Sue Aikens of Delaware County Social Services regarding referrals and signed in support of a caseworker being a part of the District, and he and Linda met with Linda Eskow with Head Start regarding the Pre-K Program. Head Start is putting together a contract and they are proceeding with the program as if it has already been approved by SED (which may not be received until early September, but on the advice of SED).		COMMENTS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
From the Public, Pete Palen questioned the Board on their decision to stand by the National Honor Society Selection Committee, when it was pointed out that the system was flawed by National standards. Mrs. Funck explained that the process was what had always been used, and used the phrase "past practice". She explained that the process and procedures are being looked over to be changed for the future. Mr. Palen asked the Board to consider a fresh deal for the two students who were not allowed in, as two of the Council Members had not even had these two students.		COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Tanzer, seconded by Mrs. Funck to accept the Minutes of 6/18/08 and 7/1/08 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.		APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to approve the Treasurer's Report and the Activity Fund Report for June 2008 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.		TREASURER'S REPORT
The Board audited the Warrants and the Internal Claims Auditor Reports for Warrants #29 and #30.		WARRANTS
Mr. Albanese informed the Board that the District is awaiting the formal copies of the Margaretville Teachers Association Contract and will forward copies to the Board as soon as they are received.		COMMUNICATIONS
Mike Boice updated the Board on the EXCEL Building Project. The new auditorium seating is 90% completed and the electrical portion is almost done. The sidewalk and front steps are to begin Monday next week. He also gave the Board an estimate of $5,325 for the ball field work.		EXCEL BLDG PROJECT  BALL FIELD ESTIMATE
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mrs. Martin to reject the bus bid from Factory Direct Bus Sales in the amount of $94,374. Motion carried unanimously.		REJECT BUS BID    Factory Direct
IT WAS MOVED by Mr. Austin, seconded by Mrs. Funck to accept the bus bid from Leonard Bus Sales in the amount of $100,916. Motion carried unanimously.		ACCEPT BUS BID         Leonard Bus Sales
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Funck, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to send the CSE Recommendations back to the Committee for review. Motion carried unanimously.		CSE RECOMMENDATIONS
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Funck, seconded by Mr. Tanzer to move into Executive Session at 7:59PM to discuss personnel matters. Motion carried unanimously.		EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Meeting resumed at 8:34PM.
IT WAS MOVED by Mrs. Martin, seconded by Mr. Moore to adjourn the meeting at 8:34PM. Motion carried unanimously.		ADJOURNMENT
Approved:____________________      Clerk:____________________________________