The Shelton School District Board of Directors met in a special study session at 6:00 p.m. on October 19, 2005 in the Board Room located in the CHOICE School.

Board members present: Vice-Chairman Holly Sharpe, Ross Gallagher and Julianna Miljour.

Staff members present: Superintendent Joan Zook, Jackie McGuire, Mark Weston, John Hill, Linda Arnold, Cindy Roaf, Rachel Price, and Betty Biswell.

Others present: Jeff Green and Dedrick Allen.

CALL TO ORDER

Vice-Chairman Sharpe called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

DISCUSSION ON HOW TO USE THE REMAINING BOND FUNDS

Mark Weston reviewed the capital projects cash balance of $2,661,302.79. Discussion then covered the remaining projects for Shelton High School, CHOICE and Mt. View. The board then focused on the possible remodel of Mt. View using $2.3 million of local bond funds and $3.1 million of state matching funds. The scope of the project was discussed. The board then reviewed the remaining projects for Shelton High School and CHOICE in light of the expected Mt. View project and discussed priorities, including borrowing money for the energy retrofit at Shelton High School, which remains a high priority. The next board agenda will involve the discussion of setting a date for a public hearing on the Mt. View remodel.

DISCUSSION ON THE M & O LEVY

The board began by reviewing proposed priorities for the use of levy funds. Jackie McGuire then discussed the process of determining the levy lid for Shelton School District. The amount and rate of the prior levy was reviewed and several scenarios which compared various amounts and rates were discussed. There was consensus that the district levy should be set at the levy lid. Further discussion will be held at the next board meeting where official action will be taken.

ADJOURN

Vice-Chairman Sharpe declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.