May
1, 2008
The
Montgomery County School Board met on the above date in the administrative
building at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of a special session.
Board Members Present
B. Wendell Jones, Chair Penny
J. Franklin
Phyllis T. Albritton W. Wat
Jamie M. Bond Joseph T.
Ivers, Jr.
David G. Dunkenberger, II
Staff Members Present
Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent
Judith K. Barylske Mark J. Pasier
Harvey C. Goodwin Rochelle
Lois T. Graham Walter L.
Anita P. Johnston Nelson Simpkins
Katie Miano
Call to Order
Mr.
Jones called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance to the flag at 6:00
p.m.
Adoption
of Agenda
On motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mrs. Albritton, the Board voted unanimously to adopt a revised agenda adding salary scales as an item on the agenda.
Item 05/08-74 Personnel
Report: On motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mrs. Albritton, the
Board unanimously voted to approve the personnel report as presented.
The report is attached and made a part of
these minutes as pages A1-A2.
Item 05/08-75 2008-2009 School Operating Budget
(Discussion/Action): Walt
Shannon, Assistant Superintendent, presented the Board with the
superintendent’s revised budget totaling $97,385,738. Mr. Shannon said the proposed budget provides
an 8.6 percent average compensation increase (7 percent cost of living and 1.6
percent step increase).
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He noted that most of the staffing increases
have been eliminated from the budget.
However, the secondary nurses have been retained as well as an athletic
trainer position and athletic supplements.
Ms. Franklin said she is satisfied with the
budget proposed by the superintendent.
She stated that the Board can always add more teachers at a later date
with year-end funds.
Mr. Ivers expressed his concern about reducing
teaching positions, especially the reading teachers. Mrs. Albritton concurred.
Mrs. Albritton said she is also disappointed
with the elimination of the personal leave day for employees.
Dr. Hopkins and Mrs. Bond voiced support for
the superintendent’s revisions to the budget.
Mr. Dunkenberger stated that he is also concerned about cutting reading
teachers. However, he understands the cuts
that were made and why they were made.
Mr. Jones noted that his main objectives were
increasing salaries and providing full-day nurses at the secondary level, which
the proposed budget accomplishes. He
said he is concerned about eliminating the reading teachers and cuts to computer
and technology equipment.
Dr.
Hopkins moved, seconded by Ms. Franklin, to approve the 2008-2009 School
Operating Budget as presented.
Board members continued to debate budget
items.
Mrs.
Albritton moved, seconded by Ms. Franklin, and the Board voted six to one to
call the question. Voting in favor were
Ms. Albritton, Mrs. Bond, Mr. Dunkenberger, Ms. Franklin, Mr. Ivers, and Mr.
Jones. Voting against was Dr. Hopkins.
The
Board voted unanimously to approve the 2008-2009 School Operating Budget of $97,385,738
as presented.
Item 05/08-75
(Continued)
Item 05/08-76 Salary Schedules (Action): Mark Pasier, Director of Human Resources, presented the School Board with proposed salary scales for 2008-2009.
Mrs.
Albritton moved, seconded by Mr. Ivers, and the Board voted unanimously to
approve the 2008-2009 salary schedules as proposed.
Agenda Preparation
May 6, 2008 Worker’s
Compensation
CTE
Textbook Adoptions (Information)
Governor’s
School Contract
School
Improvement Plans
Energy
Performance Contracting
Auburn
Project
Policy
Revisions (Second
May 20, 2008 Recognition
of CHS Wrestling Team – Group AA State Champions
CTE
Textbook Adoptions (Action)
July 11-12, 2008 School
Board Retreat – Hotel Roanoke
Adjournment
The
meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. on motion by Ms. Franklin, seconded by Mr.
Dunkenberger, and passed unanimously.
School Board Chair Clerk of the School Board
Item 05/08-76