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Ball-Chatham Community Unified School District 5 Board of Education met Aug. 8

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order and Roll Call 

Call Meeting to Order -  The meeting was called to order by Board President Saunders at 5:30 PM. 

Pledge of Allegiance -  All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Roll Call -  Board Clerk called roll. Present were Calderon, Murphy, Phipps, Rediger, Strahle, and Saunders. Bryant was absent. Also in attendance were Dr. Lamon and Jen Farnsworth. 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

Saunders called for a motion for the approval of Agenda. Calderon moved to approve the agenda. Upon said motion, Strahle seconded. Motion carried. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

Opportunity for visitors to address the School Board concerning any agenda or other topic was offered. No one approached the Board. 

NEW BUSINESS 

President Saunders introduced new business with the BCEA Contract. Phipps asked to make comments on the negotiation process. Phipps thanks Dr. Lamon and the administrative staff who helps the Board during the negotiations process. He spoke about the positive steps the Board took to ensure the contract included salary increases to attract and retain staff. Phipps commented how the Board worked together, are good people, and it was an honor to serve with them. Additionally, the district has high quality teachers, and the Board showed that they are committed to putting teachers first.  Calderon also thanked President Saunders for her leadership and professionalism, ability to share information and listen.  

President Saunders called for a motion to approve the BCEA Contract. Rediger moved to approve the BCEA Contract. Upon said motion, Calderon seconded. Motion carried. 

PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 

President Saunders called for the adoption of Consent Personnel Agenda Items. Strahle moved to adopt the personnel consent agenda items to include Resignations, New Hires, Retirements, Transfers, Leaves of Absence. Upon said motion, Rediger seconded. Motion carried.  

ADJOURNMENT 

President Saunders called for a motion to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Phipps moved to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting ended at 5:36PM 

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