1. Attendance

Minutes: 

Present: Carol Vallencourt, District 1; Carol Studdard, District 2; Charles Van Zant, Jr., District 3; Frank Farrell, District 4; and Lisa Graham, District 5.  Superintendent Ben Wortham was also present.

2. Review the Rolled-Back Rate Calculation and the 2009-10 Millages

Attachment: ROLLED BACK RATE 20090720120743082.pdf
Minutes: Dr. George Copeland reviewed the Rolled-Back Rate Calculation, including Required Local Effort, Discretionary, Supplemental (Critical Operating Needs), Local Capital Improvement and Total Millage Levy.  The mill levy for 2009-2010 for the Required Local Effort is less than the rolled back rate (4.74% less), therefore we do not have to advertise the proposed tax increase.  The total millage levy is less than the rolled-back rate by 5.18%.

3. Review the Tentative 2009-10 Budget (All Funds)

Attachment: BUDGET SUMMARY 09-10 20090720160807281.pdf
Minutes: 

4. Public Hearing for Comments on the 2009-10 Budget and Millages

Minutes: 

Janet Keskinen encouraged the Board to vote in favor of the .25 mill levy.

Liz Crane, President CCEA spoke in favor of voting for the .25 mill levy.

Kelly Griffis, President CESPA asked the Board to vote yes for the .25 mill levy.

Mr. Van Zant reminded the audience of the many efforts that have been made to reduce the budget and cut spending district-wide.

5. Adopt the 2009-10 required local effort mill levy

Motions:
Motion to adopt the required local effort mill levy of 5.235 mills which is (4.74) percent less than the rolled-back rate.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Lisa Graham
Second: Carol Studdard
Frank Farrell	- Aye
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charlie VanZant	- Aye

6. Adopt the 2009-10 discretionary operating mill levy

Motions:
Motion to adopt discretionary mill levy of 0.748 mills which is 41.05 percent more than the rolled-back rate.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Studdard
Second: Frank Farrell
Frank Farrell	- Aye
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charlie VanZant	- Aye

7. Adopt the 2009-10 discretionary critical needs (operating) mill levy

Motions:
State allows by super majority an additional .250 mill. Motion to adopt supplemental critical operating needs mill levy of 0.250 which is (6.09) percent less than the rolled-back rate.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Farrell
Second: Lisa Graham
Frank Farrell	- Aye
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charlie VanZant	- Aye

8. Adopt the 2009-10 capital improvement fund mill levy

Motions:
Motion to adopt the capital improvement fund mill levy of 1.500 mills which is 19.50 percent less than the rolled-back rate.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Vallencourt
Second: Frank Farrell
Frank Farrell	- Aye
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charlie VanZant	- Aye

9. Adopt the 2009-10 total mill levy

Motions:
Motion to adopt the total mill levy of 7.733 mills which is 5.18 percent less than the rolled-back rate.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Lisa Graham
Second: Carol Studdard
Frank Farrell	- Aye
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charlie VanZant	- Aye

10. Adoption of the 2009/10 Tentative Capital Outlay Plan

Attachment: 200910EdFacPlanAug3FINAL.pdf

Motions:
Adopt the 2009/10 Tentative Capital Outlay Plan.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Farrell
Second: Carol Vallencourt
Frank Farrell	- Aye
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charlie VanZant	- Aye

11. Adopt the 2009-10 Tentative Budget (all Funds) and set the Public Hearing for the 2009-10 Final Budget Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Attachment: TENTATIVE BUDGET 09-10 20090720135708494.pdf

Motions:
Motion to adopt the Tentative 2009-10 Budget of $363,853,865 and to set the public hearing for 2009-10 Final Budget for Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Teacher Inservice Center at Fleming Island High School.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Studdard
Second: Frank Farrell
Frank Farrell	- Aye
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charlie VanZant	- Aye

12. Division of Human Resources - Special Action

Attachment: HR Special Action 8-3-09.pdf (Confidential Item)

Motions:
Approve the action as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Vallencourt
Second: Lisa Graham
Frank Farrell	- Aye
Lisa Graham	- Aye
Carol Studdard	- Aye
Carol Vallencourt	- Aye
Charlie VanZant	- Aye

13. Superintendent's Comments:

Minutes: Mr. Wortham thanked the School Board members for their responsible action by approving the .25 supplemental discretionary levy for 2009-2010.  He also added that contingent upon the number of districts imposing the additional .25 discretionary mill levy the Base Student Allocation will be reduced to reflect the total dollars needed for compression by the state.

14. Chairman's Request

Minutes: Chairman Van Zant informed the Board members of two Master Board Modules ("Creating Meaningful Change" and "Fight the Good Fight").  Either could serve as the prerequisite for "The Tipping Point" Module.   He requested feedback from the other Board members regarding their preference.