CAT Tracks for June 30, 2004 SPECIAL BOE MEETING

The Cairo Board of Education held a special meeting on Thursday, June 29th ...

The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. with members Griggs, Jones, Goodin, and Mallory answering roll call. Both Dr. Robert Isom and Dr. Sam Harbin were present, as well as FOP Administrator Lee Rogers.

Dr. Isom yielded the chair to Dr. Harbin.

A new agenda was adopted for the meeting. There were no comments from employees or public.

Open Session:

A. Requiring Action…

1. Resolution: Surplus property removal at CHS. All extra equipment from shop at CJr/SrHS to be removed and stored in buildings at school. Equipment that is no longer needed should be sold. Motion made and passed.

2. Close District offices on July 5th so that all 12-month employees may enjoy holiday. Motion made and passed.

3. Upgrade of computers in District finance office will cost $795 for a trainer to instruct employees. Motion made and passed.

B. Informational…

1. Maintenance:

a. Bennett school tree removal $300

b. Bennett school freezer repair $450

c. All drinking fountains need to be repaired. Pat Webster will be asked to look at them. They will be repaired as long as the amount is within budget.

d. Pat Webster has been working on grease trap repair at CJr/SrHS.

2. Other

a. Injector pump at CJr/SrHS football field needs to be replaced before season begins but will cost a good deal of money. Discussion will be in closed session.

b. Green hallway will also cost a good deal of money. This will be discussed in closed session.

c. Alternate plans for students in case the construction is not complete when school begins. Should be completed before school starts, but if not, a plan should be in place for relocation of students.

d. Discussion with Laidlaw transportation. A 3.5% raise instead of 4% has been agreed upon. Also change bus route to save money.

e. RESOLUTION: Remove Dr. Isom's name from all bank accounts and deposit box and he will no longer have access to bank records. Dr. Harbin's name put on signature card and authorize him to discuss any necessary banking matters for CSD #1. This will become effective as of July 1, 2004. Motion made and passed.

f. Dr. Harbin suggests that legal issues be discussed first in closed session.

The BOE voted to go into closed session at 6:25 p.m. The BOE voted to exit closed session at 8:20 p.m.

The following recommendations were approved:

1. Legal proposal on case #03-4100-JLF with accompanying attachments.

2. Pay Dr. Isom for unused vacation days.

3. Employ temporary maintenance person at $8 per hour.

4. Employ a ˝ time secretary for Mrs. Champion and Mrs. Terry subject to grant funding.

5. Agreement with the Egyptian School District for ˝ time librarian to be shared with CSD #1.

6. Acknowledge receiving legal information on case 04-CF-25 relating to former school employee.

7. Expenditure for repair of plumbing, drinking fountains, injector pump, etc.

8. Estimate reviewed for renovation of "Green Hallway" and going ahead with renovation project.

On behalf of the District, Dr. Harbin extended best wishes to Dr. Isom. In return, Dr. Isom expressed his enjoyment of being a part of CSD #1, even though there were some hard times.

FOP Administrator Lee Rogers suggested that the work begin on the "Green Hallway" as soon as possible.

The BOE voted to adjourn at 8:31 p.m.