ARBON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

November 8, 2011

The Arbon School Board met on November 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. members Jason Williams, Melinda Campbell and Jake Evans were present as was Ryan Weston and clerk, Cheri Evans.

The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jake to approve the agenda. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Melinda to approve the minutes after one correction. The bills were reviewed. The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jake to approve them. The total M & O expenses for the month of November was $17,784.51. The school received $692.50 from the State Department and $10.11 from interest on investments. The school M & O balance is $76,551.36. The Plant Facility received $4.53 from interest the Plant Facility balance is $33,440.69. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Jason to approve the financial statement.

Robin participated in a technology plan webinar on November 3rd. It was mainly informational. The State Department will hold another webinar the end of November with the process and steps for filling out and submitting the plan. The plan is due in January. Debbie asked about the parties mothers do with the children. The Board agreed to leave it up to the teachers to set the length and time of day which fit their schedule and is less disruptive for instructional time.

Ryan Weston presented some estimates to the Board to upgrade the lighting and sound system for the programs. The Board approved moving forward with the estimate of $1,288.93 for upgrading the sound system. They will wait on upgrading the lighting until later. Jake will look into getting an estimate to upgrade the electrical for the computers.

Shawn Lish should be starting on the roof between the shed and school anytime. Jake will stay in touch with him on this project.

The next meeting will be held on December 13, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Approved 12-06-2011