HINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2001

7:00 P.M. - BOARD ROOM

The Board of Directors of the Hinton Community School District met in regular session, Monday, October 15, 2001 in the board room. Members Kramer, Held, Rodgers, and Dittmer responded "aye" to the roll call. Superintendent Steen, Principals Stuerman and Martens, Jo Jurgensmeier, Chris Johnson, and Mary Daniels were also present.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the amended agenda. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2001 board meeting and the October 8, 2001 work session. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Held to approve the list of bills, in the amount of $142,508.68, for payment. Second was by Kramer and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the monthly Activity, Lunch, General and Special Revenue Financial Reports. Second was by Kramer and the motion carried unanimously.

Principal Stuerman introduced Mary Daniels, Elementary Counselor. Mrs. Daniels reported on the Drug Free Schools Program and the Reading Fun Night Activities.

It was moved by Held to approve the resignation of Fran Meyer, student aide. Mrs. Meyer's last day being October 26, 2001. Second was by Kramer and the motion carried unanimously

It was moved by Dittmer to approve a contract for Noreen Harvey as FCCLA Club sponsor, effective immediately. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Kramer to approve a contract for Larry Hardersen as Junior High Girls Basketball Coach, for the 2001-2002 school year. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Dittmer to approve the 2002-2003 innovative calendar, with three inservice days included for staff development, which count as school days. Second was by Kramer and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the SBRC application for modified allowable growth. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Kramer to approve Board Policy #508.2 (Open Night), and to waive the second reading. This policy allows 9-12 extra-curricular practices on Wednesday evenings, until 8:00 P.M. Second was by Dittmer and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve Board Policy #904.3 (Church Night), and to waive the second reading. Second was by Kramer and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the amended Science Comprehensive School Improvement Plan annual goal, as recommended by Jane Krehbiel, Curriculum Director. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the amended Climate/Culture Comprehensive School Improvement Plan annual goal, as recommended by Jane Krehbiel, Curriculum Director. Second was by Kramer and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Held to approve the 2002-2005 board priorities, as developed at the October 8, 2001 board worksession. Second was by Dittmer and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the amended annual superintendent priorities, as developed at the October 8, 2001 board worksession. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

A tentative date of November 12, 2001 was scheduled for the next board work session.

It was the consensus of the board to purchase a maintenance equipment vehicle.

It was moved by Dittmer that the meeting be adjourned. Second was by Kramer and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M. and is recorded on Tape #01-26.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Hinton Community School will be November 19, 2001, at 7:00 P.M.

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PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS