BOARD FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

JULY 9, 2007

 

Members of the Board Finance Committee met on Monday, July 9, 2007, in the Dining Room at the Education Center. Chairperson Charlene Koch called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Present were School Board Members, Loretta Leeson, Judith Dexter, Michele Cann, William Heske, Rosario Amato, and Joseph Craig. Also in attendance were Dr. Joseph A. Lewis, superintendent of schools; Stanley J. Majewski, Jr., assistant to the superintendent for finance and administration and Kim Hayes, supervisor of dining services.

 

PLANCON K REFINANCING – Mr. Majewski informed the committee that an agenda item for PlanCon K will appear on the July 23, 200, Regular Board Agenda for approval. The PlanCon process requires submission of PlanCon K when debt used to finance approved PlanCon projects is refinanced. The board approved the refinancing of the remaining outstanding 1997 bonds in August of 2006. Settlement was in June of 2007.

 

STATE WELLNESS INITIATIVE – Mrs. Hayes and Mr. Majewski advised the committee of Governor Rendell’s School Nutrition Incentive Program and suggested the district participate. This program would increase state reimbursement rates for breakfasts and lunches served to students if the district implements the Department of Education Guidelines for nutritional standards. The guidelines set by the state will have a three-year phase in period and include the elimination of vending machines for elementary students and a limited number available for grade 6-12 students. Water, fruit juice, low fat milk, and power drinks will be the beverages of choice. Serving sizes will be decreased, and drinks will not exceed 30 grams of sugar per 8 oz serving. There will be no carbonated beverages available.

 

Discussion followed regarding the restrictions imposed by these guidelines.

 

After much discussion, the committee agreed to participate in the Governor’s School Nutrition Incentive Program to help improve the health of our students.

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR – Mr. Steven Antalics read a letter from a student who expressed concern over security in schools and felt that school uniforms would allow for a safer school environment.

 

OPEN FORUM – Mrs. Leeson asked if dates to review Dr. Lewis’ evaluation had been selected. It was decided that since two board members were absent, dates would be discussed at a future meeting.

 

Mrs. Koch adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

 

Minutes prepared by

Confidential Secretary to the Assistant to the Superintendent for Finance and Administration