Wednesday, December 14, 2011

USD 383 Board of Education

Dec. 7, 2011
Kathy Dzewaltowski, observer

Work session:
Over the course of many months, the board has developed a long list of "future meeting items" and used the work session to prioritize the items. A couple of items that the board indicated were still a high priority included developing a facility preventive maintenance plan and investigating sites for future schools.

Regular meeting:
The board was presented with a preliminary plan for redistricting that a committee has been working to develop. School boundaries will need to be redrawn because the construction projects have changed the capacities of the elementary schools. Several members of the public addressed the board with their concerns regarding the latest redistricting plan, with most expressing views that the proposed shifting of students doesn't follow the redistricting guidelines. Board members expressed their appreciation for the input, and the redistricting committee will continue to meet to refine the plans.

The board received a financial audit report from Varney and Associates, which did not find any budget violations. The board approved 7-0 to accept the report. The board also approved 7-0 an agreement with Varney and Associates for auditing services for the next three years. In addition, board members provided direction to administration to arrange a separate audit of the construction bond funds.

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