JASPER COUNTY R-V SCHOOL DISTRCT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday August 20, 2008 Superintendent’s Office 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS
PRESENT Tim Atnip, President Henry Leaming, Vice President Dale Adams Kenny Steeves Travis Peterson Larry Sisseck Kathy Fall, Superintendent Karla Jessee, Board Secretary Bill Hodge, High School Principal Dave Davis, Elementary Principal
ABSENT
Vickie Flenniken
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PRELIMINARY MATTERS A. Call to Order by President Tim Atnip. B. Approve/Amend Agenda: Motion to approve agenda made by Kenny Steeves, Dale Adams seconds, all in favor motion passed. C. Approve minutes of previous meeting, motion by Kenny Steeves seconded by Travis Peterson, all in favor, motion passed.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS Brooka Medlin, high school band teacher made a presentation regarding replacing drums that have been damaged. Provided price sheet, 3 snares, 2 quints, 2 bass drums and concert drum and base that. Approximate cost $6,500 prices in effect until September 30, 2008. Current situation is drums are being shared by the high school and jr high band members, if new drums are purchased old drums will be used by the jr high. Students brought drums and provided a demonstration of how inadequate the current drums are. Board advised they will discuss and let Ms. Medlin know what has been decided. Parents brought up the issue that students are not being allowed to attend the carpentry II course at vo-tech school. All students interested have been told that there is only transportation for the carpentry I class. Mr. Hodge provided
information as to why this problem exists. Board had decided that the only students allowed to drive themselves to vo-tech were the students enrolled in medical field. Carthage does not allow car pooling. The students will need to be in their have to classes rescheduling those classes is not a possibility. III. APPROVAL OF BILLS Motion to approve payment of bills with exception of trace #251 and #256 made by Dale Adams seconded by Larry Sisseck. Motion to pay trace #221 and #256 made by Henry Leaming, Travis Peterson seconds, Dale Adams abstains from voting, all in favor, motion passed. IV. FINANCIAL REPORT Approved as presented V. OLD BUSINESS A. Safety Grant Update—Mr. Hodge provided information on fire drill and intruder drill. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Set 2008-2009 Tax Levy--$3.21, motion by Kenny Steeves, seconded by Henry Leaming all in favor, motion passed. B. Approve OCR Resolution—motion made by Henry Leaming, seconded by Dale Adams, all in favor, motion passed. C. Amend Policies—policies are attached; motion made by Henry Leaming seconded by Larry Sisseck, all in favor, motion passed. D. Election Results from Jasper county—copy attached, motion to approve made by Dale Adams, seconded by Kenny Steeves, all in favor, motion passed. E. Bond Issue—discussion was held by board members and all public present. Kenny Steeves moves to have on November ballot, Dale Adams seconds 5 in favor, 1 opposed, motion passed. (Adams, Leaming, Sisseck, Steeves, Peterson, in favor, Atnip against). F. Season Pass Prices—Mr. Hodge suggests an increase of 60% - 70%; Kenny Steeves moves to sell season passes for $60.00; to increase all prices at 60% increment all in favor motion passes.
G. MSBA agreement—medicaid collection; Henry Leaming moves, Travis Peterson seconds all in favor, motion passed. H. Approve textbooks—earth science for jr high, Henry Leaming moves, Kenny Steeves seconds, all in favor, motion passed. I. Hire personnel—no action needed VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. David Davis: B. Bill Hodge: C. Kathy Fall: Mr. C’s measured for roll down blinds in the elementary building. We made AYP! Special ED MSIP met requirements. VIII. CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO RSMo. 610.021 Motion made by Kenny Steeves, seconded by Travis Peterson, roll call vote taken: Atnip: Leaming: Adams: Steeves: Yes Yes Yes Yes Peterson: Flenniken: Sisseck: Yes Absent Yes
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Discussion was held regarding Ms. Medlin’s presentation to have new drums purchased. Motion to purchase drums made by Henry Leaming, Kenny Steeves, seconds all in favor, motion passed. Motion to purchase blinds for all classroom windows on the east side in the elementary building after securing another bid made by Travis Peterson, seconded by Kenny Steeves, all in favor, motion passed. Discussion was held regarding students attending vo-tech carpentry II class. It was decided to verify that class schedule accommodate the change and further discuss at next meeting.
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Motion to adjourn made by Travis Peterson, seconded by Larry Sisseck, all in favor, motion passed.
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