BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Bonnie Castrey

Brian Garland

Susan Henry

Matthew Harper

Michael Simons

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:

Van Riley, Superintendent

Debbie Coleman, Asst. Superintendent, Human Resources

Carol Osbrink, Asst. Superintendent, Educational Services

Carole Thomas, Executive Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL ABSENT:

None

PLACE AND DATE OF MEETING:

District Office

March 11, 2008

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  (II)

The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

BOARD STUDY SESSION:  (III)

The Board continued to review budget information in preparation for the June budget approval.  The Superintendent presented updated information related to revenues, expenditures, actions by the governor and legislature, and provided additional information related to areas identified in the Cost Center Review document that was distributed at the February 26, 2008 Board meeting.  Dr. Riley indicated that on June 24, 2008 the Board will need to approve the budget for next year.  He had hoped to bring word from the governor or legislature but had received no direction at

BUDGET STUDY SESSION:  (III-A)

this time.  He said the district would need to focus on preparation for budget reductions, assuming that the governor’s original January proposal is intact.  Dr. Riley stated that prior to the April 8, 2008 Board meeting, he would meet individually or with two Board members at a time to go over ideas he will discuss on April 8.  He indicated that he has two goals:  First to review criteria and have a discussion to see if there are any changes, and secondly to review a spread sheet and discuss cost centers.  The Board discussed criteria and priorities for potential budget reductions and gave the Superintendent direction on various items related to budget development.  Board discussion and direction helped determine a list of potential reductions that will be brought to the Board at the April 8, 2008 Special Board Meeting for further discussion and direction. The Board is scheduled to approve the final district budget on June 24. 2008.

ANY OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD:

None.

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned by the President, Dr. Simons, at

7:08 p.m.

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                           Clerk

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                        Secretary