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United Board of Education met June 30

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United Board of Education met June 30.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the United Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. June 30, 2020. Member in attendance - Dana Poole, Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin, Joel Johnson, Craig Allaman, and Debbie King. Also in attendance - Carson Clayton, Pat Coate, Chris Schwarz & Maggie Wallace, Chad Robertson, Amy Schmitz, Sheila Pressley and David Pistorius

AGENDA

Hank Shimmin made a motion to approve the amended agenda with a second by Joel Johnson. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin, Joel Johnson, Craig Allaman, and Debbie King. Nay – none.

Refinancing Bonds

David Pistorius presented to the board on the refinancing of the 2010 bond issue. Projected savings are in the area of $300,000. The first opportunity for the board to act will be at the August board meeting.

Board Member Expenses

A motion to approve the setting of board member per diems for the FY21 at $150 was made by Debbie King with a second by Hank Shimmin. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin, Joel Johnson, Craig Allaman, and Debbie King. Nay – none.

Prevailing Wage

A motion to approve prevailing wage ordinance was made by Aaron Leary with a second by Debie King. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin, Joel Johnson, Craig Allaman, and Debbie King. Nay – none.

Delbar CTE

A motion to approve Intergovernmental agreement with Delabar CTE was made by Hank Shimmin with a second by Aaron Leary. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin, Joel Johnson, Craig Allaman, and Debbie King. Nay – none.

Board Resignation

A motion to regretfully approve the resignation of board member Kristin Dutton was made by Debbie King with a second by Aaron Leary. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin, Joel Johnson, Craig Allaman, and Debbie King. Nay – none.

Calendar Amendment

Board discussed the upcoming calendar amendments for the 20-21 school year. Amendments regarding Election Day and the use of Remote Learning Planning days - tabled until July board meeting.

Solar

Board looked at the numbers for PPA that included both prevailing wage and tax potential. Seeking a buyout clause as early as 5 years into the project.

Health Insurance

Board reviewed new health/dental/vision insurance renewals for the FY21 school year.

20-21 reopening

Board heard initial administrative thoughts/plans for opening school in the fall. Hybrid attendance plan and procedures were discussed. Plan to be finalized at July 16 board meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

A resolution to approve the consent agenda as presented was made by Joel Johnson with a second by Aaron Leary. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole,, Craig Allaman, Joel Johnson, Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin and Debbie King. Nay – none.

ADJOURN

Craig Allaman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m. Debbie King seconded the motion. Roll Call: Aye – Dana Poole, Debbie King, Kristin Dutton, Craig Allaman, Aaron Leary, Hank Shimmin & Joel Johnson. Nay – none.

Next Meeting will be rescheduled to July 16 with board replacement interviews at 5 PM and regular meeting to start at 6 PM.

https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/782354/Minutes_June_30__2020.pdf

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