Gray recommended his salary stay as-is, adding
that in tough times, one has to start at the top.
"I'm not trying to be a champion of a cause,"
Gray said, adding the move is designed to "set
the tone."
Administrator salaries had been a passing point
of contention earlier this year as teachers
lobbied for benefits and raises.
Board member Bob Shaw said the board needs to
keep Gray's salary freeze in mind down the road,
when and if the financial picture clears.
Paulette Bruch added it was a "noteworthy
comment."

The board approved amending the 2007-08 budget to
meet areas that went overbudget. Not
surprisingly, one of the major increases was seen
in fuel. Officials budgeted $108,000 for fuel,
and ended up spending about $136,0000. For the
new school year, the district plans to budget
about $150,000, which Gray says "could be a
little low."

Ways to cope with escalating fuel costs - the
district's bus fleet is diesel - continue to be
explored.
As for the 2008-09 budget, the board adopted the
2007-08 budget for now. A work session will be
held in the near future, and before school is
back in session, the new year budget will be
adopted.
Other signs of the times: The district has opted
not to buy a new bus this year. The board voted
to decline all bids received for buses, to keep
the fleet as is. In recent years, the board has
added a bus or two annually to keep the district
fleet in good running condition.
Rising costs are hitting food, too. Gray reported
that the district saw a $14,200 deficit in food
services for 2007-08; he added if the district
keeps meal prices where they are, they are
projected to lost about $40,000 next year. With
that in mind, the board will have to decide
whether or not to raise lunch and breakfast
prices. A 20-cent bump would allow the district
to break even.
"Food cost has risen tremendously," Gray said.
Meals are currently $1.25 for K-5 lunch; $1.50
for 6-12 lunch; 75 cents for K-12 and adult
breakfast; and $1.75 for adult lunch.
At the July meeting, the board is expected to
review high school and athletic handbooks.

Resignations announced include:
.Beth Holland, paraprofessional, coach
.Brenton Hannel, PE teacher, assistant coach
.Molly McCambridge, kindergarten teacher,
assistant cheerleading coach
.Daloris Picone, kindergarten teacher
.Michelle Ford, first grade teacher
One retirement, Cynthia Kemp, BGHS math teacher,
was also announced.
Hires include:
.Kylie Funk, kindergarten teacher
.Arla Sharpe- kindergarten teacher
.Jennifer Bowen, first grade teacher
.Sherry Fiala, BGHS math teacher
.Kim Pafford, BGMS principal
.Joyce Fisher, food service director
.Jim Hansen, BGHS boys assistant basketball
coach.
Staff transfers include:
.Kathy Berlin, to freshman math
.Jim Moore, to Frankford and BGHS PE
.Casey Martin, to BGMS PE
.Ryan Lowe, to BGHS PE.