Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Board Summary February Regular Butler Board of Education Meeting

                                                                                        New Business:

  b. The board reviewed cost estimates for the bond. Of the items discussed, a general figure of $102,000 had been proposed for the greenhouse, Leviton is reviewing floor plans for occupancy lighting, and a few teachers had viewed other school’s science labs for ideas for Butler renovations. It was agreed that the school architect would be solicited to create specifications on the preschool and the science lab renovations. The board discussed the site layout for the elementary parking lot, including 6 inches of asphalt in the bus lane and 4 inches in the remainder of the lot. Additionally, figures will be put together on the potential technology upgrades to the district.

                c. The board accepted the bid from Davis, Lynn, and Moots for the district’s auditing services.

                e. The board accepted the bid from Apple Bus to continue bus contracting services for the district.
                f. The board accepted the bid from Grand River Turf to establish grass on the slope of the football field.
                g. The board decided to continue having meetings on Monday nights through the spring.
                h. The board member Brad Davis reported that the Bear Backers purchased track uniforms and a device for the track team to get performance feedback from a track app.

Closed Session:

The board accepted the retirement of Larry Beckham and the resignation of Danielle Freeman with regret.
The board rehired all district administrators.

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