The Woonsocket Board of Education met in special session on June 26th, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. in the commons area of the Woonsocket School. Members attending were:  Gary Steichen, Darrin Uttecht and Jim Grassel. Todd Olinger and Jason White were absent due to prior commitments. Also attending were Superintendent Rod Weber and Chris Selland.
The purpose of the special meeting was to approve budget supplements for the 2012-2013 school year. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order at 12:05 p.m.
On a motion by Gary Steichen, seconded by Darrin Uttecht, the Board approved the meeting agenda with one additional item to come before the Board. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Darrin Uttecht, with a second by Gary Steichen, to approve the following budget supplements for the 2012-2013 school year:
General Fund:
From reserve balance to:
– Elementary programs  (general overruns) –  $8,600.00
– Executive administration  (general overruns) –  $6,050.00
– Pupil transportation (additional route)  –   $8,950.00
– Transfer to Enterprise Fund #53 (operating)  –  $10,000.00
Capital Outlay Fund:
From reserve balance to:
– Buildings (garage addition)  –  $7,100.00
– Food Service (Wordware program)  –  $2,900.00
– Co-curricular (football fence/improvements)  –  $19,000.00
Debt Service Fund:
From reserve balance to:
–  QZAB bond payment (annual)     –    $3,333.33
Special Education Fund:
From reserve balance to:
– Contracted services/testing (general overruns)  –   $27,500.00
Enterprise Fund #53 (Pre-K/Drivers Education):
From general fund transfer/reserves to:
– Elementary programs (Pre-K)   –    $17,500.00
– Secondary programs  (Drivers Education)  –  $3,600.00
Food Service Fund:
From reserve balance to:
– Salaries/Benefits (insurance)    –   $7,400.00
– Food (general overruns-new federal requirements)  –  $12,000.00
– Supplies/Services/Laundry (general overruns) –  $1,000.00
Motion carried.
Motion was made by Gary Steichen, with a second by Darrin Uttecht, to approve a new copier lease agreement (60 months) with A&B Business Equipment starting with the 2013-2014 school term – the lease will provide three new replacement copiers at a cost of $813.80 per month (includes toner and maintenance). The current lease amount is $778.00 per month and this lease will be replaced with the new lease agreement. Additional amounts are due for copy overages and colored copies. The lease payments are expensed to the Capital Outlay fund.  Motion carried.
Motion was made to declare salvage and surplus the following District-owned band instruments:  one tuba, two baritones, one trombone, three bass drums, two tenor drums, four snare drums, one timpani and two clarinets. The instruments  are unusable as is and are valued at less than $500.00. Motion was made by Darrin Uttecht, with a second by Gary Steichen,  motion carried. Mr. Kroeger will attempt to sell the instruments for parts if possible.
Motion was made by Gary Steichen, with a second by Darrin Uttecht, to approve the contract quote for fuel oil for the 2013-2014 school term from Brooks Oil for $3.138 per gallon delivered. Motion carried.  Quotes were solicited from Brooks Oil, Darrell’s Oil and United Energy/Farmers Alliance.
Quotes were received as follows:
Brooks Oil – $3.138 per gallon;
Darrell’s Oil – $3.23 per gallon.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the June 26, 2013 special meeting of the Woonsocket Board of Education was officially adjourned at 12:20 p.m. on a motion made by Gary Steichen with a second by Darrin Uttecht.  Motion carried.
JIM GRASSEL
Chair
CRYSTAL A.
SELLAND
Business Manager