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Meeting 1: Last night's board meeting, recap in brief:

A Update and Discussion on Open Enrollment (30 Min)

We have received about 210 open enrollment applications including a significant number for 4K. We have room to accomdate about 50 of those applicatants.  The board debated the possibility of adding an additional sections of 4K students in one of the CG off site 4K programs.

Discussion and Possible Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Approximately $3,895,000.00 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011

We approved a refinancing of some of the High School construction bonds that will save some $25K per year. 

D. Discussion and Possible Approval of Proposal to Make-up Loss of Instructional Time

We approved a plan to make up lost educational time (although we weren't required too, we have enough hours) by extending days for a few minutes and using some 1/2 day releases reserved for professional development.

A. Discussion and Possible Approval of Two Sections of Second Grade Students Remaining at
Taylor Prairie School for the 2011-2012 School Year. (15 Min)

The board approved splitting next years CG elementary 2nd grade elementary students, leaving 3 classes in TP and 4 classes in CG.  This move helps balance the students with the building capacities.

B. Discussion of State Proposed Biennial Budget (30 Min)

C. Discussion of Budget Reduction Proposals (30 Min)

Given the current budget proposal the district will have a $3M projected deficit for next year.  We anticipate a $1M savings from teachers WRS and health care contributions, in addition we have $850K in stimulus money we can spend and $500K savings in proposed cuts.  This leaves an additional $500K we will have to find.

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Meeting 2: The board will meet in both closed and open special session tomorrow to consider a possible extension to our current contract (with modifications) with MGEA.