09-10-07

                The 2007-08  Budget Hearing for Arthur County Schools was held on September 10, 2007.  The hearing was advertised in the September 6, 2007 issue of the Arthur Enterprise.  Hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m. in the high school library.

Present were Cliff Macomber, Marty Larsen, Shane Storer, James Marshall, Dan Powers, John Frates, Laura Cooney, Katie Penner, and Terria Hampton.  The hearing was closed at 7:18 p.m. by a motion made by Cliff Macomber and seconded by Dan Powers.  Motion carried 5-0.  Walker absent.

                The 2007-08  Tax Request Hearing for Arthur County Schools was held on September 10, 2007.  The hearing was advertised in the September 6, 2007 issue of the Arthur Enterprise.  Hearing was opened at 7:19 p.m. in the high school library.

Present were Cliff Macomber, Marty Larsen, Shane Storer, James Marshall, Dan Powers, John Frates, Laura Cooney, Katie Penner, and Terria Hampton.  The hearing was closed at 7:25 p.m. by a motion from Shane Storer and seconded by Cliff Macomber.  Motion carried 5-0.  Walker absent.

                The regular September meeting was called to order at 7:26 p.m. in the high school library.  Present were Cliff Macomber, Marty Larsen, Shane Storer, James Marshall, Dan Powers, John Frates, Laura Cooney, Katie Penner, and Terria Hampton. 

Motion made by S. Storer and seconded by J. Marshall to certify that the meeting was advertised in the September 6, 2007 issue of the Arthur Enterprise and to adopt the agenda.  Motion carried 5-0.    Walker absent.

Motion made by C. Macomber and seconded by M. Larsen to excuse board member Don Walker for being absent.  Motion carried 5-0.

The board recongnized visitors Katie Penner, STUCO President and Laura Cooney.

Motion made by C. Macomber and seconded by D. Powers to approve the minutes of the August meeting.   Motion carried 5-0.  Walker absent.

Don Walker arrived at 7:36 p.m.

                The financial report and savings accounts were reviewed.  Motion made by S. Storer and seconded by C. Macomber  to approve both reports.   Motion carried 6-0. 

Motion made by C. Macomber and seconded by D. Walker to approve the bills according to the motion and other special instructions as outlined by the President of the Board of Education and its constituency.   Motion carried 6-0.  All of the bills listed and any additional were approved for payment unless so indicated by the Arthur County Schools Board of Regents.  Claims and accounts audited on the Teacherage Fund:  Panhandle REA=$32.49; Culligan Water=$23.50;    True Value, paint & caulk=$53.45;  Sandhills Septic, pumping=$185.00.

Claims and accounts audited on the General Fund:

ACHS Activities, transfer                  3000.00   ACHS Petty Cash, reimb            528.70   Alco, bottled water                   28.00

Alternative Learning, sp ed                490.00   Mary A Anderberg, deductible   739.76   Arthur Enterprise, minutes      111.65

Arthur Ranch Petroleum, gas             451.86   Arthur Ranch Sup, Propane       635.09   AT & T, phone                         58.33

Bill’s Repair, oil change, mower        404.86   Burkland Hardware, supplies      120.59   Carson Delosa, elem supp.      94.91

CDW Gov., comp printer                    804.45   Championship, bb videos            92.85   Kim Channer, elem. Repairs 1106.12

Lynn Channer, deductible reimb       189.22   Colorado Calico, library mag.    711.45   Consolidated TELCO, phone 451.15

Corporate Express, printer supp.       1620.39   Dick Blick, art supplies                  16.91   ESU#16, sp ed, DL,coop pur 37545.84

John Frates, mileage & reimb            199.65   Jamie Gorwill deductible           498.18   Terria Hampton, reimb for rug 158.48

Hometown Leasing, copier                296.25   Ideal Linen, janitor                      49.71   Infocus, LCD bulb                  289.00

The Instrumentalist, music                   74.66   JW Pepper, music                        79.90   Keith Co News, subs                 40.00

Don Lage, water tests                           80.00   Logan Co Coop, lawn care        472.50   Lou Kraus, guitars                  631.99

Lous Sporting Goods,fb jerseys          349.56   McGraw Hill, text books            1495.09   NASB, bd workshop                200.00

NCSA, Frates, dues                            315.00   NE-DOL, boiler inspection           36.00   NE HHS, water testing              48.00

Pamida, science supplies                    21.45   Panhandle REA, electric           837.11   Pearson Ed, text books           307.40

Pioneer Pub., supplies                         96.45   Quick Electric, repairs                  20.00   Renaissance Learn, AR prog.   64.24

Rochester, elementary supplies           85.00   Rosenberg Ins, insurance           103.00   Sandhills Conf., dues             250.00

Peggy Simpson, sports physical           15.00   Sizer Well, hydrant                    141.00   Staples, computer/art supp.   425.80

Teacher Helper, subs                           24.95   Teacher’s Media, supplies         152.02   Mailbox, subs                           29.95

Visa, supplies                                     481.83   Don Walker, sports physical          15.00   Weathercraft of NP, gym roof 17256.00

Weekly Reader, subs                          290.70   Ken Wendland, reimb.               106.99   Wolf Den Market, supplies      285.16

September payroll                         70133.14   Arthur Ranch Supply, contract 1500.00

                Motion made by C. Macomber and seconded by M. Larsen to transfer $146,621.58  from Money Market Checking to General Checking and to purchase a 3 month CD for 75,000.00.   Motion carried 6-0. 

                Katie Penner, STUCO president reported on homecoming plans.

                Discussion was held on the NASB Monthly Minder publication, progress on the weight room, the suburban/vans, and the recent NASB area meeting.

                Scott Trimble arrived at 7:50 p.m.

                Motion made by J. Marshall and seconded by M. Larsen to approve the 2nd reading of a policy on cell phone use by students.  Motion carried 6-0.

                Motion made by C. Macomber and seconded by D. Walker to approve the 2007-08 school district budget.  Roll Call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried 6-0.

                Motion made by C. Macomber and seconded by J. Marshall to approve the 2007-08 tax request of $966,883.86.  Roll Call vote was taken with all members voting aye.  Motion carried 6-0.

                Discussion was held on the informal meeting with members of the Hyannis board to discuss low numbers and sports programs, parent teacher conferences, and junior varsity football games.

                Motion made by S. Storer seconded by C. Macomber to adjourn the meeting.  The next regular meeting will be held on October 10 , 2007 at 6:00 P.M. in the high school library.  The board would like to remind all interested persons that the meetings are open to the public and that they welcome all visitors with suggestions or concerns.  The agenda is available at the high school office.  Individuals wishing to bring an item before the board are asked to notify the Superintendent prior to the meeting so that they can be placed on the agenda.

                (President-Shane Storer)                          (Secretary-Don Walker)

NOTICE:

The Arthur County Schools Board of Education will meet for their regular monthly meeting on October 10, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school library.  Individuals wishing to bring an item before the board are asked to notify the Superintendent prior to the meeting so that they can be placed on the agenda The agenda is available at the at the Superintendent’s office during regular business hours.