Official Minutes of the Board of Directors
Interlocal #625
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Call to Order Roll Call Call to Order |
The Board of Directors of
Interlocal #625, State of Members
present were, Don Hasty, Dr. Mark Chalker, Wanda
Booth, Rosie Troyer, Jay Fleener, Jodi Behee, Debbie Davis and Roger Holmes Also
present were Superintendents Jerry Cullen, Sam Seybold, Mike Baldwin, John
Paul Jones, Skip Landis, Mike Waters, Administrator Paul Conner and Office
Manager Shana Finlay, Technician Bob Salm, Lisa
Lesley-Barker, Debbie Wallace, AT&T, Brian Ratlaff,
Cytek Media Systems Those
absent were Mark Stewart, Leighton Miller, Paul Rush, Pam Dietz, Mark Walker,
Robert Herbig, Darin Headrick,
Eloton Argo, Darrel Kohlman The
meeting was called to order by President Chalker at
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Preliminaries Approve Agenda Approve Minutes Approve Warrants |
Motion
by Jody Behee, seconded by Don Hasty, to approve
the agenda. Motion carried 8-0. Motion
by Wanda Booth, seconded by Jay Fleener to approve
the minutes of the last regular board meeting. Motion carried 8-0. Motion by Debbie Davis, seconded by Jody Behee, to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $42,568.05.
Motion carried 8-0. |
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Reports, Discussion and Information Superintendents Council Report Principals Report College Report Technician Report Director Report |
Mr. Seybold gave a report from the Superintendents
Council. A+ offers Business, Comp
I/II, Art and Spanish. They are trying
to get more math classes and the network is offering A&P next year the
network is moving forward and making good decisions based on expert
recommendations. Mr. Cullen is leaving
the network. Mr. Seybold thanked him for his strong voice in Darrel Kohlman, chairman
of the Principals & Counselors was absent. None Mr. Salm reported we are
waiting on the Kan-ed grant. Mr. Conner expressed appreciation to the BOE members
and administrator’s
for their input and assistance with technology. As we move from
SD to HD we will need to plan carefully with our budget and technology
upgrades. Mr. Conner handed out A+ network contact information
and Kan-ed information to the group. He stated the |
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Old Business New Business Adjournment |
Lisa-Lesley Barker from AT&T gave a presentation
regarding the network’s options of purchasing equipment, leasing equipment or
lease-purchasing equipment. Lisa also
recapped what the current lease is with AT&T. There are a number of 2600 and 2800 series
routers available. Their maintenance contract expires in 2010. The AT&T lease expires in
September. Mr. Salm stated it would be
helpful if AT&T can configure the routers. Mr. Ratlaff from Cytek, stated they could
configure the codecs and would be available to help with installation. He
also stated Cytek would work with each school to purchase equipment if the
Kan-ed grant does not come through. Handouts were provided to each school
regarding rate-cost from AT&T and a spreadsheet was provided detailing
the cost of room equipment per school. There was discussion on Hi-Def and bandwith usage.
The movement from SD to HD will be accomplished as it becomes feasible
and cost effective. Motion by Jodi Behee seconded by Jay Fleener to
purchase equipment after we find out what Kan-ed is donating. Ratified previously approved contract for visiting
teacher from Meeting Adjourned at |
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