Summary of Regular School Board Meeting July 25, 2005
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The regular meeting of the New Prague Area Schools was called to order at 7:08 on July 25, 2005. Board members absent was Reed. All other members were present. The school board approved the agenda and the supplemental agenda with consisted of a motion to allow the superintendent to make changes to the contract for the closing of the title transfer at the New Prague site and the awarding of contracts for bid package #2. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda. In Action the board moved to allow the superintendent to make any amendments to the contract for the transfer of title at the New Prague site and also approved the awarding of contracts for bid package #2 as follows: Steel Erection - A.M.E. Construction Corp; Metal Panels/Louvers- Specialty System Inc.; Caulking – Carciofini Caulking Co; Fireproofing – Structural Applicators, Inc.; HM, Doors, Frames- Glewwe Doors, Inc.; Glass & Glazing – All Metro Glass; Coiling Doors – Garage Door Store; and Fire Protection – Brothers Fire Protection. In Committee, the board received a presentation by Colleen Cardenuto on the Staff Development Strategic Plan. The board conducted the second reading of the employee handbook; and received an update on construction. The upcoming November election was discussed. Candidates for school board were listed and a discussion was held on the status of the high school. The superintendent was requested to bring enrollment figures and growth information regarding the high school to the next meeting. Standing committee reports were given and dates to note were noted. The board rose from committee and adjourned the meeting at 8:56pm.