Robert Reid called the meeting to order. Board members present were Robert Reid, Vinson Orr, and James Heap. Staff officers of the board present were Superintendent O’Brien, Shannon Vanderburg—Business Manager, Glenda Longacre—Minutes Clerk, Pat Kent—School Attorney.

The board approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 26, 2008.

The board then declared a vacancy for the seat vacated by Angela Machado and declared a deadline of August 1, 2008 at 12:00 noon for applications to be received for the seat.

In other business the board directed Supt. O’Brien to proceed with the acquisition of property from the City of Frederick, approved the Interlocal agreement for an SRO from the City of Frederick, and approved acceptance of the contract for donation of the Rodiquez property. The board also directed Supt. O’Brien to proceed with a title opinion/abstract update/ and closing of Rodriguez property.

The board then directed Supt. O’Brien to proceed with demolition of the structure on the Rodriquez property once the property was officially transferred to the school district.

The board approved school lunch and breakfast prices for the 2008-09 school year. They will remain the same as last year. (K-2 student lunch--$1.75, 3-12 student lunch--$2.00, student breakfast--$1.00, reduced lunch--$.40, reduced breakfast--$.30, adult breakfast--$1.30, adult lunch--$2.80.

The board then approved increasing substitute teacher pay to $50.00 for non-certified and $55.00 for certified personnel. They also tabled action on the 2008-09 Student Handbook, and then approved the sale of a surplus bus. The board then went into executive session for personnel matters.

After the executive session, the board approved the resignation of Loretta House due to retirement, approved encumbrances in the 2008-09 General Fund, 2008-09 Building Fund, and 2008-09 Bond Fund.

Supt. O’Brien then presented the treasurer’s report and the meeting was adjourned.

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