MINUTES: Meeting of the Monona Grove School District, Business Services Committee, held on Monday, September 23, 2002, in the Nichols School, District Office Board Room, Starting at 5:10 P.M.

BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Allen, Bill Bland, John Kitslaar

COMMUNITY MEMBER PRESENT: Dan Millin

COMMUNITY MEMBER ABSENT: Jim Blair

ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Jeff Avery

OTHERS PRESENT: John Weinberger, Jerry Rodefeld

I. Opening of Meeting – Nancy Allen

II. Declaration of Public Notice – acknowledged

III. Public Appearances – none

IV. Approval of the Minutes of the August 26, 2002, Business Services Committee Meeting

Mr. Bland moved approval of the August 26, 2002, Business Services Committee meeting minutes. Mr. Millin seconded and the motion carried.

V. Report on Bussing – Jerry Rodefeld

Jerry Rodefeld reported that bussing has not encountered too many problems since the start of the school year.

He stated most buses have ridership numbers at or below 60 students. The two buses that are above 60 are being monitored to bring those buses to or below the 60 student desired ridership number. The Committee thanked Mr. Rodefeld for his report and stated unless he encounters problems that the Committee should be aware of, he would not need to report on a monthly basis.

VI. Discussion and Possible Recommendation to the Board of Education of Winnequah Computer and Cable Television Wiring Project

Mr. Avery reviewed the summary and cost estimate from Muermann Engineering for the Winnequah computer and cable television wiring project.

After discussion of the proposal, Mr. Bland moved that this recommendation be returned to Mr. Ziegler and Mr. Herman with a request for further information/clarification, i.e., intended use of cable at Winnequah, status of television inventory at Winnequah, their impression of IP television solution. After receipt of the requested information, the Committee will review this proposal further. Mr. Kitslaar seconded and the motion carried.

The Committee also is asking for clarification from Mr. Ziegler and Mr. Herman of the $11,600.00 that is needed for additional electrical work. This request will also be considered when the recommendation is discussed at an upcoming Committee meeting.

VII. Presentation of Cash Flow Borrowing Proposal

Mr. Avery presented information on a recommendation for cash flow borrowing for the 2002-2003 school year. He stated after discussions with the District’s Bond Counsel, Mike Roshar, he is recommending that the District borrow $4,300,000 for cash flow purposes. This recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Education for approval at their October 9, 2002, meeting.

VIII. Other Agenda Items - none

IX. Confirm Next Meeting Date

Committee members confirmed that the next meeting of the Business Services Committee will be on Wednesday, October 30, 2002, 5:00 P.M., in the Nichols School, District Office Board Room.

X. Adjournment – 6:00 P.M.

Mr. Kitslaar moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Millin seconded and the motion carried.