Ashland School District No. 5, Jackson County, Oregon - The Board of Directors met in a special session on April 25, 2005, at 7:55 p.m. at the District Office.  Present were: 

Amy Amrhein            )            Chair

Chuck Keil            )          

Sheryl Lipski            )            Board Members

Heidi Parker            )                                  

Juli Di Chiro, Superintendent

Loren Luman, Business Manager

Rick Barth, Bond Committee Member

Carol Davis, Bond Committee Member

Jeanne Peterson, Executive Secretary

I.          Call to Order

            The meeting was called to order at 7:55 p.m. by Chair Amrhein.

II.         Roll Check

            A roll of the board was taken and all members were present with the exception of Director Littleton. 

III.            Addition to Agenda

Director Keil moved that Board involvement in selection of business manager be added to the agenda.  Director Lipski seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

IV.              Review Request for Proposal for Facilities Study

Director Keil explained that he had been directed by the Board at its last regular meeting to make some language changes to the Request for Proposal for Facilities Study.  The bond committee met and made additional changes to the Request for Proposal.  Rick Barth and Carol Davis reviewed the changes. 

Director Keil moved that the Board approve the revised Request for Proposal for Facilities Study as presented.  Director Lipski seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

It was agreed that all minutes of the Facilities and Bond Committee should be posted on the district website. 

V.            Appoint Board Member to Chamber Committee for April 28 Lobbying Effort

Following discussion, Director Lipski moved that the Board designate Director Keil as its representative for the April 28 lobbying effort by the Chamber Committee.  Director Parker seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

VI.       Review Board Member Testimony for the April 26 Meeting of the Democratic Leadership.

The democrats will be meeting on April 26 at the State Capitol to discuss the reserve issue, K-12 funding number, and to receive input on the K-12 stability plan.  Director Keil moved that the Board designate Chair Amrhein to participate in the April 26 meeting in the capitol to discuss education issues with the democratic leadership.  Director Lipski seconded and the motion passed unanimously.  Chair Amrhein noted that our board would be willing to attend such a meeting with the Republication Leadership if asked.

VII.            Business Manager Candidate

The Board scheduled an Executive Session for May 6 at 4:00 p.m. in the District Board Room to interview a Business Manager Candidate.

VIII.            Adjournment

              There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Jeanne Peterson, Executive Secretary

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