MINUTES OF THE IPSWICH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #22-6

                                                                                                December 5, 2008

            The regular meeting of the Ipswich Board of Education was held Friday, December 5, 2008, at 12:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s office of the Ipswich Public School.

            Chairman Hodson called the meeting to order with the following members present:  Braun, Simon, Olson, and Schaffner.  Also present was CEO DeGroot, Elem. Prin. Geditz, Secondary Prin. Osborne, Bus. Mgr. Weigel, Maintenance Supervisor Braun, Shannon Kehrwald, and Ashley Pitz.

MOTION NO. 12-66-08

            Motion by Simon, seconded by Olson with motion carrying unanimously to approve the agenda.

MOTION NO. 12-67-08

            Motion by Olson, seconded by Schaffner with motion carrying unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular November 10, 2008 meeting.

MOTION NO. 12-68-08

            Motion by Braun, seconded by Simon with motion carrying unanimously to approve the trust and agency report, the financial report, and the bills that follow:

MOTION NO. 12-69-08

            Motion by Simon, seconded by Schaffner with motion carrying unanimously to approve the custodial contract for Galen Gisi, $10.00 per hour.

            Activities Director Osborne presented an exclusive 5 year agreement for all vending and concession services from Pepsi.  In return the school and Lions Club (concessions) will receive discounted wholesale pricing and rebates to help finance the new score table and message board.  Mr. Osborne will contact the Lions Club for their input.

            CEO DeGroot requested a special meeting to focus on summer projects.  It will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

MOTION NO. 12-70-08

            Motion by Schaffner, seconded by Braun with motion carrying unanimously to approve the following calendar change:  Parent/Teacher conferences from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009.  The Science Fair will also be held on that date from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

            Maintenance, Elem. Prin., Secondary Prin., and CEO reports were given.

MOTION NO. 12-71-08

            Motion by Olson, seconded by Schaffner with motion carrying unanimously to adjourn at 1:16 p.m.

__________________________________         ______________________________ Dale Hodson, Chairman                               Robin Weigel, Business Manager