LITCHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2016
President Mitch Feldman called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p. m. Members Present: Bill Howard, Marie Sweley, Jim Holm, Mitch Feldman, and Todd Wardyn Visitors: Susan Poland, Sherrie Klein and Husband. President Mitch Feldman announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Law is posted on the wall of the meeting room, and also indicated the instructions for those who wish to speak during the public forum.
The minutes of the last meeting were read. Bill Howard made a motion to approve as read the minutes from the last meeting. Second by Jim Holm. Motion carried 5-0.
The treasurer reported a balance of $ 736,692.50 in the district treasury. Payroll and claims in the amount of $ 191,796.97 were presented for payment. Todd Wardyn made a motion to pay the claims. Second by Bill Howard. Motion carried 5-0.
Wade Finley reported on Staff compiling data for each student scores from NeSA, MAPS, ACT to show individual growth, AR Party for elementary, Winter sports off and running, and First Semester ending on Thursday.
Cannon Blauvelt gave the Athletic Director report on fall sports and all district teams and all conference teams.
In the Superintendent’ s Report, Dr. Maline discussed new superintendent contract approval, new principal discussion and superintendent transition, policy updates, buildings and grounds / transportation update, lunch program information, legislative information, external visitation, staff holiday party, school board election results, and support staff benefits.
Todd Wardyn made a motion to recommend that Wade Finley be approved as the new superintendent for the 2017-2018 school years and be offered the contract as presented for a total salary of $ 97,000. Second by Marie Sweley. Motion carried 5-0.
Bill Howard made a motion to recommend the policies 509.03 and 804.01 for 2 nd reading approval. Second by Todd Wardyn. Motion carried 5-0.
Todd Wardyn made a motion to enter executive session to discuss support staff benefits. Second by Bill Howard. Motion carried 5-0.
President Mitch Feldman reinstated intent for executive session was to discuss support staff benefits.
Board entered executive session at 8:39 p. m. Jim Holm made a motion to exit executive session. Second by Marie Sweley. Motion carried 5-0. Board exited executive session at 9:15 p. m.
Jim Holm made a motion to give support staff 5 floating holidays to be used at their choosing for support staff who works a minimum of 15 hours per week starting with 3 for the 2016-2017 year and then 5 for the 2017-2018 year. Second by Marie Sweley. Motion carried 5-0.
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