BLUFORD GRADE SCHOOL

BOARD OF EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

            Board President Don Sneed called the regular Board of Education meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Upon roll call the following members were present: John Maurer, Jim Wray, Larry Manning, Carol Rudofski, Brad Austin, and Travis Cameron.  Superintendent Scott Porter and Kim McCormick were present.   Visitors were Lyna Benson, Jodi Girvan, Angie Pierce, and Scott and Linda Cohoon.

Motion:         Rudofski”to approve August 16, 2010 minutes.”

Second:         Austin

Action:           Voice Vote:  All Yeas:  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion:         Manning-“to approve Treasurer’s Report.”

Second:         Austin

Action:           Roll Call Vote:  All Yeas:  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion:         Rudofski-“to approve September bills and payroll.”

Second:         Cameron

 Action:          Roll Call Vote:  Yeas:  Maurer, Ellis, Manning, Cameron, Austin, Rudofski, and Sneed.  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion:         Rudofski-“to approve the 2011 budget.”

Second:         Austin

Action:           Roll Call Vote:  Yeas:  Maurer, Wray, Manning, Cameron, Austin, Rudofski, and Sneed.  MOTION CARRIED.

Booster club asked the board for use of the gym for the Harlem Wizards on October 23.  It was discussed by the board and decided that sodas would be allowed in the gym for this one event.

Motion:         Rudofski-“to allow the Webber Alumni use of the old gym on November 13, 2010.”

Second:         Rudofski

Action:           Voice Vote:  All Yeas:  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion:         Rudofski-“to all the use of the gym by the Bluford Ruritan Club for annual auction.”

Second:         Manning

Action:           Voice Vote:  All Yeas:  MOITON CARRIED.

Motion:         Austin-“to approve maternity leave for Manda Donoho.”

Second:         Rudofski

Action:           Voice Vote:  All Yeas:  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion:         Austin-“to employ Steve Ellis as basketball coach for 2010-11 year.”

Second:         Maurer

Action:           Roll Call Vote:  Yeas:  Maurer, Ellis, Manning, Cameron, Austin, Rudofski, and Sneed.  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion:         Austin-“to employ Sarah Sneed as scholar bowl coach for 2010-11 year.”

Second:         Maurer

Action:           Roll Call Vote:  Yeas:  Maurer, Ellis, Manning, Cameron, Austin, Rudofski, and Sneed.  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion:         Austin-“to approve the application of Recognition of Public Schools.”

Second:         Rudofski

Action:           Voice Vote:  All Yeas:  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion:         Rudofski-“to adopt the resolution for West Frankfort district to withdraw from the Franklin/Jefferson Special Education District.”

Second:         Cameron

Action:           Voice Vote:  All Yeas:  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion:         Manning-“to waiver the activity fee for band and chorus.”

Second:         Maurer

Action:           Voice Vote:  All Yeas:  MOTION CARRIED.

Motion:         Maurer-“to adjourn at 8:26 p.m.”

Second:         Rudofski

Action:           Voice Vote:  All Yeas:  MOTION CARRIED.