BERGLAND – The G.O.I.S.D. held its September meeting last night at its offices in Bergland.
 
Two new employees were introduced to the members by Superintendent Bruce Mayle. Kim Kangas is the new Executive Secretary, and will be working for the Superintendent. . She is new to the U.P. moving here from Las Vegas. Her Husband is a Boomerang Yooper, also moving here from L.V.
 
James Oliver attended his first Board meeting as the GOISD Business Manager. Jim is a CPA and resides in Ironwood; he also serves as a County Commissioner on the Gogebic County Commission.

The Bid Specifications for the building roof repair were not received in time for last evenings meeting. The specs are being prepared by OHM Engineering Advisors, a Houghton based engineering company.

Jim Oliver prepared the financial statements for the evening including the payables that were approved by the Board. Jim has been spending much his time this month getting acquainted with the software and accounting systems and getting the G.O.I.S.D. payroll out on time.

The Board members voted to charge off uncollectable Personal Property Taxes. The County Commission and local units of government are also charging off these uncollectable taxes dating back prior to 2004.
 
Shawn Kolbus, Director of Career and Technical Education, advised the Board that the 2010 School year has been busy, but going very well. The new Health Careers program has 25 students. The class is being taught live in Bessemer and by video recording in Ironwood and Ontonagon.
Enough students have enrolled in the accounting program and business support classes in Ewen- Trout Creek and that program is also going well.

Kolbus told the Board that he is very happy with the new welding instructor and the new aide hired for the OASD Vocational Program.