The Fairview Board of School Directors held its regular public board meeting on September 26, 2005, and took action on the following matters:

·                    Accepted the minutes of the public board meetings held on 8/22/05

·                    Approved the bills payable and payroll through September 23, 2005

·                    Approved the treasurer’s report for August, 2005

·                    Accepted the resignation letter of  Judith Miller as FHS cafeteria manager

·                    Recognized two visitors:  Mr. Hook re: transportation issue and Mrs. Sundin re:  boys’ volleyball program

·                    Approved the Addendum to the Agreement between the Fairview School District and the YMCA of Greater Erie

·                    Approved to establish a “Science Night” and “Math Night” for grades 1 through 4 at FES for the 2005-2006 school year to be funded by Title I funds

·                    Approved the Math/Reading/Writing software pilot in 5^th and 8^th grade middle school special education classes and the high school PSSA class.  This pilot program will be evaluated by the Education Committee in the spring of 2006 and funded by Title V funds. 

·                    Approved the driver’s education agreement with the Girard School District for 2005/2006 as per the attachment

·                    Approved the Marching Band’s field trip request to Texas as attached at no cost to the district other than two teacher subs

·                    Policies 203.1, 314.1 re: HIV; Policy 810 re: Transportation, and AP 201.12 re: Residency/Non-residency were presented for first reading and are posted in all buildings for staff input.

·                    Approved the job description for the position of Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Grounds

·                    Approved the job description for the position of Special Education Aide with Sign Language Skills

·                    Approved the Shared Substitute Calling Agreement with Girard for the 2005/2006 school year

·                    Approved the waiver of repayment of salary and benefits related to her sabbatical during the 2004/2005 school year, pursuant to Section 1168© of the Public School Code, for Denise Adams, whose resignation was previously accepted by the board

·                    Approved authorizing a pilot program for the 2005/2006 school year only for a boys’ volleyball team at Fairview High School.  It is contemplated that the boys’ volleyball program shall participate in no more than three tournaments only during the 2005/2006 school year and shall operate only on condition that the program comply with all PIAA rules and regulations.  The program shall operate at no cost to the district and shall be responsible for its own transportation and tournament entrance fees.  Continuation of the program as an activity offered in the district beyond the 2005/2006 school year shall require further board action.

·                    Approved the purchase of an ice machine from Kold-Draft retroactive to September 15, 2005, at a cost of $3,338.  This purchase was done because of an emergency need for an ice maker per Policy 611, after receiving the necessary three bids

·                    Approved the facility request submitted by the Northwest PA Industrial Resource Center to use the middle school conference room for a supervisory training program for Hanes Erie, Inc. on October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16, December 7, January 4, and January 8, 2006 at $40 per day

·                    Amended the agenda to entertain a motion to clarify the policy waived by the above motion. 

·                    Approved to waive Policy 707 in regard to the above motion (Hanes Erie facility request)

·                    Held an executive session to discuss a personnel matter pertaining to the superintendent’s contract

·                    Approved the superintendent’s contract as attached for the term of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2011

·                    Approved the personnel matters listed .  The list of commendables  and all other attachments are contained in the  Board Attachment Book for public viewing at the Central Administration Building

If anyone wishes more information on the items above or to speak at a public board meeting, please call the Board Secretary at 474-2600, ext. 9-6211.

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Monday, October 10, 2005, 6:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole to be followed by the small committee meetings:  Budget & Finance, Education/Policy, and Employee Relations/ECA/Operations at FMS

Monday, October 24, 2005, 7:30 p.m. – Public Board Meeting - FMS

THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS (the list is on the website at www.fairviewschools.org)