Minutes of September Board Meeting
September 18, 2007
Proceedings of the
Bridgeport Public Schools
MorrillCountySchool District #63
Board of Education
Monday, September 10, 2007 – 7:00 PM
Jr./Sr. High School Media Center
President George Chikos called the regular meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Roll call was taken. Members present: George Chikos, Vickie Hall, Ken Jacobson, and Dale Nichols. Kay Anderson and Justin Corman were absent. Also present were Superintendent Randy Butcher, Recording Secretary Vonnie Brown, Elementary Principal Kevin Myers, High School Principal Mike Mitchell and visitors.
President Chikos informed the public of the Open Meetings Act posted by the library door.
It was moved by Hall and seconded by Nichols to approve the agenda with addition of one item to IVD regarding extra-curricular activities.
Three members of the public had comment in support of the board’s implementation and enforcement of the drug and alcohol testing policies.
There were no communications to be read.
Business Meeting:
It was moved by Jacobson, seconded by Hall to approve the minutes of the August 13 and August 28 board meetings. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Chikos, seconded by Jacobson to approve the financial reports ending August 31, 2007, the August bills, and September General Fund payroll and withholding of $388,609.82 and Lunch Fund Payroll and withholding of $4,892.18. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
Vickie Hall expressed appreciation to Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Myers, and Mr. Butcher for their dedication to the school and the way they work together and support each other.
August bills paid were as listed:
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Paid To |
Amount |
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Depreciation Fund |
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Johnson Controls |
$730.00 |
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Panhandle Sales & Service |
$1,627.50 |
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Quinton Wagoner |
$675.00 |
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$3,032.50 |
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General Fund |
|
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Academic Communication Assoc |
$380.05 |
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AirgasIntermountain |
$27.19 |
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AKJ Educational Services |
$204.60 |
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Alltel |
$433.53 |
|
Cynthia Almquist |
$868.34 |
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Amazon.com |
$166.08 |
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American Art Clay |
$81.28 |
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Applause Learning Resources |
$116.75 |
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A.W. Peller & Associates |
$92.33 |
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Peggy Backer |
$12.00 |
|
Barbour Music |
$265.40 |
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Bateman's Trading Post |
$106.05 |
|
David Baxter |
$349.20 |
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Benzel Pest Control |
$37.50 |
|
Willis Beyer |
$102.21 |
|
Bridgeport News Blade |
$426.94 |
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Tom Borders |
$155.20 |
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Bridgeport Activity Fund |
$22,000.00 |
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Bridgeport Inn |
$243.75 |
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ByteSpeed |
$49,707.00 |
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Barbara Calkins |
$212.29 |
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Calloway House |
$227.65 |
|
Cambium Learning |
$1,190.76 |
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Carson-Dellosa Publishing Comp |
$112.70 |
|
Chimney Rock Public Power Dist |
$77.10 |
|
City of Bridgeport |
$4,016.58 |
|
Classroom Direct |
$553.87 |
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CommSource Inc. |
$2,240.84 |
|
Contractors Materials |
$60.50 |
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Cozy inc. |
$865.00 |
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Cranmore Pest Control |
$75.00 |
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The Creative Teacher |
$105.67 |
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Crizmac |
$69.34 |
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Culligan Water Conditioning |
$99.74 |
|
Dell Marketing L.P. |
$3,602.22 |
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Dharma Trading Co. |
$97.15 |
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Dick Blick Art Materials |
$195.74 |
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Door Closer |
$689.42 |
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Douglas, Kelly, Ostdiek, Bartels |
$230.00 |
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Dudden Redi-Mix Inc. |
$140.00 |
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EBSCO Information Services |
$1,539.97 |
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Ellison Educational Equipment |
$41.25 |
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Eric Armin Inc. |
$654.29 |
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ESU #10 |
$400.00 |
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ESU #13 |
$44,592.85 |
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ETA Cuisenaire |
$32.95 |
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Evan Moor Educational Publishe |
$54.02 |
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Falcon Laboratories |
$203.04 |
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Farm Plan |
$178.20 |
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Foundation for Educational Ser |
$1,620.00 |
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Frog Publications |
$186.69 |
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Gamble Store |
$286.07 |
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Great Ideas for Teaching |
$33.00 |
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Tim Griffiths |
$12.00 |
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Hamilton |
$17.95 |
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Hammond & Stephens |
$35.08 |
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Handwriting Without Tears Inc. |
$810.87 |
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Harcourt |
$11,359.11 |
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Hillyard Inc. |
$1,416.80 |
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HolidayInn-Lincoln |
$237.00 |
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Houghton Mifflin |
$3,527.32 |
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Ideal Linen (Custodial) |
$6,283.92 |
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Jack & Jill |
$253.40 |
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Jeffres Sand & Gravel |
$175.13 |
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Jist Publishing |
$487.78 |
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Karen Jones |
$220.50 |
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J.W. Pepper & Sons |
$46.98 |
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Kaplan |
$59.68 |
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Mark Keszler |
$192.06 |
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Source Gas |
$63.70 |
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Koke's Auto Farm Truck |
$441.46 |
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Lakeshore Learning Materials |
$1,038.92 |
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Lee's Service |
$1,918.11 |
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Library Video Company |
$288.21 |
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Lingui Systems |
$802.20 |
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Linweld |
$75.69 |
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Lou's Sporting Goods |
$1,931.73 |
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Lisa Lussetto |
$213.40 |
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Marco Products |
$452.10 |
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Mayer Johnson Inc. |
$417.30 |
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McCormick's |
$139.45 |
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McGraw - Hill |
$13,812.01 |
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MCI Worldcom Communications |
$178.47 |
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Mike Mitchell |
$87.30 |
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Mindware |
$154.25 |
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Morrill Co Hospital Clinic/Pos |
$85.00 |
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MorrillCounty Community Hospi |
$138.00 |
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Nebraska Association of School |
$350.00 |
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Nasco - FortAtkinson |
$239.30 |
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National Council of Tchrs of M |
$76.00 |
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Nebraska Central Equipment |
$113.25 |
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Nebraska Coaches Association |
$180.00 |
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NebraskaSafetyCenter |
$75.00 |
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Nebraska Council of School Adm |
$792.00 |
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Clayton Heath- Lincoln Northea |
$175.00 |
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Panhandle Sales & Service |
$12.00 |
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Pat's Creative |
$350.00 |
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PCI Educational Publishing |
$121.77 |
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Performance Auto Spa |
$6.00 |
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Pioneer Publishing Co. |
$108.10 |
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Visa |
$1,064.46 |
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Plummer Insurance Inc. |
$235.00 |
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Prairie Winds Community Cente |
$67.74 |
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Proquest INformation and Learn |
$505.00 |
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ProSport |
$375.00 |
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Quill |
$12,904.42 |
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Qwest |
$566.10 |
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Qwest Corporation |
$746.15 |
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Ramada Inn KearneyNE |
$280.00 |
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Really Good Stuff |
$78.60 |
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Remedia Publications |
$101.13 |
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Renaissance Learning |
$398.00 |
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Resources for Reading |
$12.49 |
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Riverside Lumber |
$51.31 |
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Saddleback Educational Inc. |
$92.30 |
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Sax Arts and Crafts |
$524.96 |
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Scholastic Classroom Magazine |
$492.79 |
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Scholastic Inc |
$120.13 |
|
School Specialty |
$2,003.52 |
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Scottsbluff Winnelson Co. |
$1,081.43 |
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Sonny's Super Foods |
$260.00 |
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Sportime |
$1,184.81 |
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Staples Credit Plan |
$817.68 |
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State Supply Company |
$179.31 |
|
Vance Stott |
$2,443.00 |
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The Stuttering Foundation |
$23.00 |
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Super Duper Publications |
$609.18 |
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Sweet Things Bakery |
$42.70 |
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The Tarnished Halo |
$55.45 |
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Teacher Direct |
$42.78 |
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Teachers Discovery |
$361.08 |
|
Teacher's Media |
$110.58 |
|
US Bancorp |
$1,768.91 |
|
Vasquez Angela |
$15.75 |
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Walmart Community |
$285.26 |
|
Waste Connections |
$48.82 |
|
Weekly Reader Corporation |
$1,265.64 |
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Wells Fargo Card Services |
$7,051.52 |
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William V. MacGill & Co. |
$1,219.47 |
|
Wingate Inn |
$125.90 |
|
Winsor Learning |
$972.00 |
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Zep Manufacturing Company |
$679.22 |
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ZM Lumber |
$357.03 |
|
|
$232,050.22 |
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Lunch Fund |
|
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Bluffs Sanitary |
$139.76 |
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Cash-Wa Distributing |
$1,365.55 |
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Gage Food Products |
$668.96 |
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Harris Sales Company |
$71.28 |
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Nebraska Food Distribution Pro |
$494.71 |
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Pegler - Sysco Food Services C |
$6,330.76 |
|
School Lunch Solutions |
$2,149.08 |
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Sonny's Super Foods |
$34.37 |
|
Wells Fargo Card Services |
$138.44 |
|
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$11,392.91 |
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Unfinished Business:
It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Nichols to assign Vonnie Brown the authority to be the representative for communications with IRS and any and all banks or financial institutions with Bridgeport Public Schools funds, along with authority to work with State auditors, Local auditors, Nebraska Department of Education Financial Services Representatives, and any all fund sources for school revenue and receipts. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
New Business:
It was moved by Hall and seconded by Nichols to approve Budget and Budget Increases for the 2007-2008 school year as follows: accept General Fund at $6,954,000; accept Depreciation Fund at $340,587; accept Employee Benefit fund at $76,973; accept Activities Fund at $170,225; accept School Lunch Fund at $267,624; accept Special Building Fund at $111,032; accept Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund at $45,661; and accept Student Fee fund at $7,000. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Chikos and seconded by Jacobson to set the tax request at the published amount of 1.028910%. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Hall to approve Depreciation Funds transferred from the General fund as capital outlay to facilitate the eventual purchase of Heating and Air Conditioning along with other building upgrades as necessary. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Nichols to approve Joseph R. Hewgley and Associates, Inc. as architects for the building project. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
There was discussion of the wording in student handbook and board policy regarding restriction of Extra-Curricular activities. Further discussion of this policy was referred to the Policy Committee.
It was moved by Jacobson and seconded by Nichols to purchase and implement immediately the use of a breathalyzer on every student attending school sponsored dances. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
There was discussion of approval of Liquid Assets as an investment firm. No action was taken.
There was discussion of Don Bemis, A.G. Edwards, and Mike Stull with Wells Fargo for services to organize and implement the school bond issue associated with building additional facilities. No action was taken.
Discussion:
There was discussion of the need for Internal Controls. Vickie Hall and George Chikos attended a NASB workshop where Internal Controls was a topic. While it is difficult for small schools to have enough personnel for all the recommended controls, several suggestions were made to be implemented
Other recent NASB training and upcoming training was discussed.
The Board Retreat has been scheduled for September 17 and other events on the board calendar were discussed.
Enrollment figures were reported at 290 in Elementary and 229 in High School for a total of 519. The total has increased to 523 since the enrollment figures were collected.
Reports:
Mr. Mitchell reported that Mr. Borders has been discussing having a trainer come once a week to review athletic strategies to prevent injuries.
There was a brief discussion of the High Abilities and Enrichment programs regarding what is happening this year and the activities that have been added.
It was moved by Nichols and seconded by Jacobson to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. Yes: Chikos, Jacobson, Hall, and Nichols. No: none.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vonnie Brown
Recording Secretary
Approved by:
Randy Butcher, Superintendent
Public Notice is hereby given that the next regular meeting of the Bridgeport Board of Education will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 8, 2007, at the Bridgeport Public Schools Media Center.
