The Gladbrook-Reinbeck School Board held a Public Hearing and Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. At precisely 6:30, the meeting was called to order by board president Josh Hemann. Superintendent Holloway started the meeting by presenting the budget for FY 2014-15. The CDC (combined district cost) is currently $5,371,616. Holloway stated that state supplemental aid from the state is incredibly important for all school districts. The total budget for FY 2015-16 is estimated to be between $6,900,000-$7,100,000. In order to develop the budget, Holloway explained that they re-estimate the current FY, property valuations, aid and levy, next YR budget, and tax certification. With only a few questions from the board members and audience, this portion of the meeting was adjourned at 7:04. After the public hearing, the board moved right in to the special meeting beginning with the approval of the agenda. Budget Guarantee Resolution was approved which will allow the district to levy property tax for fiscal year 2015-16. After evaluating two bids from school bus companies, the board approved School Bus Sales for $92,021 for Bluebird 78 bus. At the last school board meeting, the Reinbeck Daycare requested to keep their current classroom in the Reinbeck Elementary. After representatives from the Reinbeck Daycare spoke, there was much discussion regarding the issue. A motion was passed declined the Daycare’s request, not allowing them to use a room in the elementary building. It was also on the agenda to discuss the Reinbeck Daycare’s construction project, although the item has been tabled due to lack of lease agreements at the current time. At the March meeting, the school board asked Superintendent Holloway to come up with possible budget reductions. Holloway proposed four different options. The first option contained potentially sharing positions with other schools such as .5 time library, sharing of a superintendent, and career/tech. It is estimated that this option will save $149,000. Proposal B would be the reduction of programs which save $69,000. The elimination of programs such as sending career/tech to other school districts, saving $72,000. This option would include having a part time business, agriculture, and industrial tech teachers. The final proposal would be athletic reduction, eliminating boys and girls cross country, track, cheerleading, softball, and baseball. Holloway estimates this will save $80,000. After listening to the proposals, the options were discussed, but will not be voted on until April 16th. The school board began their final agenda at 7:54. Winter sports scheduling was the main item. Superintendent Holloway recommended having junior high practices in the morning, although the board was not in favor of this option. Lastly, the board decided they would each contact open enrollment families. At 8:20, the work session was adjourned. The board will meet for their next meeting on April 16.