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Adair Co. Bd. of Education May 29, 2008 meeting report Schools make $1,168,769.00 in adjustments
Cuts totalling $1,168,769,00 were approved last night as the Adair County Board of Education voted 4-1 to adopt Superintendent Darrell Treece's tentative budget for the 2008-2009 school year. The vote was taken in a gathering Thursday evening, May 29, 2008 of nearly 100 at a meeting moved to the John Adair Intermediate School auditorium to accommodate the very large crowd attending. Only Board Member Mike Harris (5) voted against the budget, and his was a mostly symbolic gesture, based on his opposition to the cut in the number of teachers assigned to the Gifted and Talented students from two to one. On the final vote, Chairman Chris Watts (3) was joined by members Greg Willis (1), Marsha Walker (2), Floyd Burton (4) for the 4-1 decision. The vote came after five speakers addressed the board, included:
"It is not a pretty budget," Superintendent Treece said. "It is what we had to do," he said, "in light of state funding changes." Small comfort, he noted, but the pain Adair County is experiencing is felt across the Commonwealth. He cited neighbors Russell County, where he understands 16 positions are being cut, and Taylor County, where the estimate is for 23-25 teacher positions to be lost, as examples. "Even Boone County, one of the fastest growing counties in the state, is facing a staggering $23,000,000 cutback," he said.He noted that the administration is feeling the cuts as well. Besides shifting funds to accommodate retention of classroom teachers, the staff will do its own housecleaning. "I don't know how," he said, "but we'll manage." Board changes allocation for transportation The board unanimously approved Superintendent Treece's Transportation Proposal. It essentially changes the way the board funds transportation for competition and out-of-county travel for field trips and other events. Superintendent Treece said that the new budget anticipates another $150,000 increase in the cost of diesel fuel, but noted that there is no way to know if that guesstimate is enough. The proposal accepted will allocate funds to the schools. "The schools themselves will decide how to spend the money," he said. After the district funds are spent, he said, it will be up to the schools to find a way to fund student trips. The allocations are as follows:
Board votes unanimously to drop paid dental insurance The board voted unanimously to drop board paid Delta Dental insurance for its teachers, staff, and employees. The move was recommended by Superintendent Darrell Treece. It will save $110,000 per year, he said, "And that means we can save the jobs of three classroom teachers." Those in the program will be able to continue it at their own expense. The cost will be $21.95 per individual, Superintendent Treece said. Supt. recognizes three Excellence in Teaching winners Superintendent Treece recognized three Adair County Teachers who received Campbellsville University's Excellence in Teaching Award. The three are Candice Taylor Flatt, John Adair Intermediate School; Margaret Taylor, Adair County Middle School; and Judy Lynn Reliford, a 1980 graduate (B.S.) of Campbellsville University, Adair County High School, who were among 137 teachers from across the state, to receive awards in 22nd Annual presentation at Campbellsville University this year. 2009-2010 Budget could be even worse, Superintendent warns Superintendent Treece said that the budget for 2009-2010 may be even worse than the one just presented for the coming year. He listed options the board may have to consider:
Superintendent Treece suggested a visit to the Kentucky School Board Association's website to read about the possibility of funds being restored to the state's schools if Gov. Beshear's special session of the General Assembly to tackle the states looming pension crisis. There is a possibility of $500 million being saved by the State in a year, immediately freeing up $50 million to be distributed to schools across the state, he said. "Maybe this can happen." But he did not indicate a great deal of optimism. The consent agenda approved unanimously The consent agenda, a 13-item bundled package of administration proposals, was adopted unanimously. It follows: Consent agenda
Approval of Senior Portrait Bids for 2008-2009 End of report for May 29, 2008 meeting. To read agenda of last regular meeting, April 24, 2008, Click here Information About Your Adair County Schools The Adair County Board of Education holds regular monthly meetings each third Thursday, with additional meetings on the first Thursday of March, September, October, and November, at the Adair County Board Conference Room, Board of Education Office, 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone 270-384-2476 Adair County Board of Education: Chairman Chris Watts (District 3); Vice Chairman Marsha Walker (District 2); Members Greg Willis (District 1); Mike Harris (District 5); and Floyd Burton (District 4). Three seats on the board will be on the ballot in the Tuesday, November 4, 2008 General Election, District 2, now held by Marsha Walker; District 4, now held by Floyd Burton; and District 5, now held by Board Chairperson Mike Harris. Candidates may file any time between now and the deadline, Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at 4:00pmCT in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair, Courthouse Annex, Downtown Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2801. Superintendent Darrell Treece. School Board Attorney Jeff Hoover. Assistant Superintendent Brenda Mann, Instructional Supervisor Phyllis Curry; Anita Wethington, Special Education Director; Mike Akin, Title 1 Coordinator; Carla Perkins, Technology Coordinator; David Jones, Transportation Director; Ricky Bault, Maintenance Director; Carol Roy, Food Services Director; Renae Smith, Finance Officer. Becky Bailey, Public Affairs/Public Relations Coordinator Click here for Adair County Schools website Direct comments are not available. However comments, subject to editing, are welcome by sending to: ed@columbiamagazine.com or linda@columbiamagazine.com. or through Submit a Story. This story was posted on 2008-05-30 09:26:19
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