11 March 2008

A+ Network Superintendents Council Minutes

 

Present at the meeting:

Mark Walker, Jerry Cullen, Sam Seybold, Chuck Pfeifer, Lisa Lesley-Barker, Elton Argo, Bob Salm, Rober Herbig, John Paul Jones, Ed Goble, Debi Pippitt, Shana Finlay, Paul Conner

I.       Call to Order

The chairman, Sam Seybold, opened the meeting.

II.    Minutes

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

III. Chair Comments

 

Mr. Seybold stated Fowler has adopted a calendar for 08-09; a handout was provided.  A postage billing was handed out for 07-08 for reimbursement.  A copy of the ETGP grant was received.  Debi Pipitt was recognized for 15 years of service with a plaque.

IV.  Supt Comments

 

Low Enrollment weighting may reappear with in the senate bills.  Negotiations status was discussed.  

V.     Office Update

 

ETGP grant info will be mailed out or e-mailed.  Preliminary budget and ETGP 2008 equipment pricing information was handed out.

VI.  Technician

Mr. Salm reported he rewired Meade B, Ashland’s Q link was in for the 2nd repair within a month.  DCCC UPS COL #3 codec showing resources unavailable for 2 days so rebooted #3 Tues morning.

VII.     College Reps

Mr. Pfeifer reported DCCC has a meeting to write Kan-ed grants with Kinsley and Jetmore.

VIII.  Director Report

 

Mr. Conner discussed ETGP grant submission and the possible membership expansion & DCCC Dept of Labor grants for Kinsley-Jetmore.  Send 08-09 school calendars to the A+ office.  Mullinville has offered to have in-service there in August.

IX.  Transmission Equipment

       Purchase / Lease

Lisa Lesley-Barker from AT&T presented information regarding the option to extend the lease or purchase transmission equipment.  Motion by Mr. Herbig, seconded by Mr. Walker, to recommend to BOE use $90K building capital outlay to off set purchase of transmission equipment.  Motion carried  Ms. Barker will advise on the process of returning leased equipment.  Ms. Barker handed out her updated contact information.

X.     Spanish Teacher Update

Adam Hamor accepted offer of $35K per year at Fowler.  Ms. Barnhardt is returning next year.  There is one opening for a language/math teacher and hope to find a teacher in Spain.

XI.  Other Discussion

Motion made by Mr. Cullen, seconded by Mr. Jones to submit postage to the network for reimbursement. Motion carried.

XII.     Adjournment

Next meeting Tuesday, 15 April, 2008