HINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

REGULAR MEETING - MONDAY, JULY 15, 2002

6:45 A.M. - BOARD ROOM

The Board of Directors of the Hinton Community School met in regular session, Monday, July 15, 2002 in the board room. Members Held, Rodgers, and Dittmer responded "aye" to the roll call. Superintendent Steen, Principal Stuerman and Jo Jurgensmeier were also present.

A motion was made by Dittmer to approve the amended agenda, as recommended by Superintendent Steen. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2002 board meeting. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the list of bills, in the amount of $141,595.14, for payment. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Dittmer to approve the monthly Activity, Lunch, General, and special revenue financial reports. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously

It was moved by Dittmer to appoint Jo Jurgensmeier as Board Secretary, for the 2002-2003 school year. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously. The oath of office was read by Jo Jurgensmeier.

It was moved by Dittmer to appoint Bruce Fey as Treasurer, for the 2002-2003 school year. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously. The oath office was read by Bruce Fey following the meeting.

It was moved by Dittmer to designate Prairie State Bank of Hinton as the depository bank for the Hinton Community School District. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Dittmer to appoint the law firm of Ahlers, Cooney, Dorweiler, Haynie, Smith & Allbee, P.C., with Jim Hanks being our main attorney, as legal council for the Hinton Community School District. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

After some discussion, five legislative areas of importance were identified. A motion was made by Dittmer to communicate these priorities to IASB for the 2002 Legislative Platform. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Held to nominate Barry Dittmer as the LAN (legislative action network) representative. Second was by Rodgers and the motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Held to nominate Barry Dittmer as the IASB delegate to the delegate assembly. Second was by Rodgers and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the priority maintenance list, as presented by Superintendent Steen. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dittmer to approve the free and reduced lunch policy for the 2002-2003 school year. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously.

A wrestling cheerleader fundraiser was discussed.

The hiring of a junior high volleyball coach was discussed.

It was moved by Dittmer that the meeting be adjourned. Second was by Held and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 A.M. and is recorded on Tape #02-8.

The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Hinton Community School District will be August 19, 2002, at 6:45 A.M.

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PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS