December 22, 2016
December 22, 2016 I.
ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by President Welker at 6:07 p.m. A. Board Members Present Mrs. Welker, President Present Mr. Stephenson Present Mrs. Petry, Vice President Present Mr. Lewis Absent Mrs. Sucharski, Treasurer Present Mr. Kruse Present Mrs. Oshia Present B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Present Mrs. Hildebrand, Associate Superintendent Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, Assistant Superintendent Present Mr. Matt Whitehead, Exec.Dir.of Spec.Svcs. Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Others Present- None
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the agenda after adding Item X.J. Approval of Early Graduate at Semester, seconded by Mrs. Sucharski and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
III.
RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made to recess the meeting at 6:09 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of (1) Legal issues; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of employees; (6) Student issues; and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records and the approval of the November 22, 2016 Executive Session Minutes in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mrs. Oshia, seconded by Mrs. Sucharski, and approved by the following roll call vote (6-0): Mrs. Welker, yes ; Mrs. Petry, yes ; Mrs. Sucharski, yes ; Mr. Stephenson, yes ; Mr. Lewis, absent ; Mr. Kruse, yes and Mrs. Oshia, yes.
IV.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to reconvene Open Session at 7:11 p.m., seconded by Mrs. Sucharski and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Board Members Present Mrs. Welker, President Present Mr. Stephenson Present Mrs. Petry, Vice President Present Mr. Lewis Absent Mrs. Sucharski, Treasurer Present Mr. Kruse Present Mrs. Oshia Present B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Present Mrs. Hildebrand, Associate Superintendent Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, Assistant Superintendent Present
Mrs. Kelly Genge, CFO Present Mr. Matt Whitehead, Exec. Dir. Of Spec.Servs Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Principals Present Dr. Cathy Freeman, HS Prin. Present Mrs. Stephanie Dix, HS Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Mark Groner, HS Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Ed Moreno, A.D. Director, Present Mr. Heath Allison, JH Prin. Present Mr. Jim Ramsey, JH Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Scott Readnour, Interm. Prin. Present Mrs. Leslie Marchetti,Int.Asst. Prin. Absent Dr. Kim Tooley, Elem.Prin Present Mrs. Rachel Carroll, Elem.Asst.Prin.Absent Dr. Callista Kostine, Prin. Present Mrs. Jennifer Laiben, Atl. School Prin. Absent D. Directors Mrs. Cathy Ringo, Dir. Of Tech, Present Mr. Ray Bess, Dir. Of Bldg.& Grnds Present Mrs. Kim Jackson, Dir of Food Srv Present Mrs. Regina Phillips, Dir of Trans Present E. Others Present-Mary Stephenson, Kevin Carberry, Derek Pryor with Inter State, Lorenzo Boyd with Steifel Nicholas, Shawn Flynn, Zachary Gibson. V.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS A. Student Advisors to the Board of Education-Ben Font & Kylie Outlaw B. Junior High Good News C. High School Football News
VI.
VISITORS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF EDUCATION A. None scheduled B. Sign Ups-None
VII.
ACTION ITEMS BY CONSENT A. Approval of Board of Education Minutes CSIP Goal 2, Obj. 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3 1. Meeting of November 22, 2016 2. Special Meeting December 8, 2016 B. Approval of Financial Report for November, 2016 C. Attendance Data-ADA for the prior month was 3224.87 CSIP Goal 1 Obj 1.1,1.2,1.3 & 1.5 D. Investment Data CSIP 2, Obj 2.3 E. Summary of Activity Accounts F. Bills for Payment G. Program Evaluations 1. Curriculum & Instruction Effectiveness CSIP Goal 1, Obj 1.2,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 & 1.6 H. Overnight Trip Requests CSIP Goal 1, Obj 1.5 1. Missouri State Thespian Conference-St. Louis Grand Marriott-Jan. 12-17 CSIP Goal 1, Obj. 1.5 A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented, seconded by Mrs. Oshia and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
VIII. REPORTS A. Superintendent’s Report B. Facilities & Grounds Report C. Technology Report D. Financial Report E. Employee Recognition Dinner Report IX.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None At This Time
CSIP Goal 1, Obj 1.5 & 1.7 & Goal 3, Obj 3.2 CSIP Goal 1, Obj 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,1.6 &1. 7
X.
NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Ballot Language for Bond Issue Which Includes Reimbursement of Fees & Expenses CSIP Goal 1, Obj. 1.5, Goal 2 Obj. 2.3 & Strategy 1.7.1 PROPOSITION ___ Shall the Board of Education of the Reorganized School District R-3 of Jefferson County, Missouri borrow money in the amount of $12,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, renovating, expanding, furnishing and equipping school sites, buildings and related facilities, including the construction of special education classrooms and general education classrooms as needed, security improvements, handicap accessibility upgrades, interior renovations to existing facilities and payment of outstanding real estate lease (Highway A) obligations, and issue general obligation bonds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, no increase is expected to the current debt service levy of the school district, which is $0.9493 per one hundred dollars assessed valuation of real and personal property. YES NO A motion was made by Mr. Stephenson to approve the Ballot Language for Bond Issue with the option to include payment of outstanding real estate lease (Highway A) obligations as stated above, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6 -0. B. Approve Bond Campaign Brochure CSIP Goal 1, Obj. 1.5, Goal 2 Obj. 2.3 & Strategy 1.7.1 Discussion, with recommended changes to go to architect to be revised. C. Discuss Seeking Bids for District Attorney D. Discuss Seeking Bids for District Auditor E. Approval of Summer School for 2017 CSIP Goal 1, Obj 1.1 & 1.5, Goal 3, Obj 3.1 A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve offering a full Summer School for 2017, excluding administration approval at this time, seconded by Mr. Stephenson and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. F. Consider MSTA’s Request Regarding Negotiation Submittal CSIP Goal 1, Obj. 1.6 & Requirements Per Policy GBDD Goal 2, Obj.2.1 & 2.3 A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the request of teacher organization MSTA, to submit their 2017-2018 negotiation proposal no later than the regularly scheduled Board meeting in April 2017, seconded by Mr. Stephenson and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. G. Approval of Forecast 5 CSIP Goal 1, Obj. 1.6; Goal 2 Obj. 2.3; Goal 3 Obj. 3.2 A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the purchase of the Forecast 5 Analytics Subscription Annual License Agreement as presented, at the cost of $10,700 annually, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. H. Approval of HHS Drainage Project A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the base bid of Drain Express for $15,790.00 to do the high school kitchen drainage project as presented, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. I. Approval to Purchase Smart Boards A motion was made by Mr. Stephenson to approve the bid of Kansas City Audio Visual for the purchase of 15 Smartboards at $18,748.50 (14 for the Primary & 1 for the Ele-
mentary) as presented, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. J. Approval of Early Graduate at Semester-added A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the request of Haylee Short to graduate at semester, providing all requirements are met, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. XI.
XII.
RECESS MEETING A motion was made to recess the meeting at 8:47 p.m. to return back into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of (1) Legal issues; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of employees; (6) Student issues; and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mrs. Sucharski, seconded by Mr. Kruse, and approved by the following roll call vote (60): Mrs. Welker, yes ; Mrs. Petry, yes ; Mrs. Sucharski, yes ; Mr. Stephenson, yes ; Mr. Lewis, absent ; Mr. Kruse, yes and Mrs. Oshia, yes. RECONVENE AND FINAL ADJOURN A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to reconvene then adjourn the Board meeting at 11:15 p.m., seconded by Mr. Stephenson and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by President Welker at 6:07 p.m. A. Board Members Present Mrs. Welker, President Present Mr. Stephenson Present Mrs. Petry, Vice President Present Mr. Lewis Absent Mrs. Sucharski, Treasurer Present Mr. Kruse Present Mrs. Oshia Present B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Present Mrs. Hildebrand, Associate Superintendent Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, Assistant Superintendent Present Mr. Matt Whitehead, Exec.Dir.of Spec.Svcs. Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Others Present- None
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the agenda after adding Item X.J. Approval of Early Graduate at Semester, seconded by Mrs. Sucharski and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
III.
RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made to recess the meeting at 6:09 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of (1) Legal issues; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of employees; (6) Student issues; and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records and the approval of the November 22, 2016 Executive Session Minutes in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mrs. Oshia, seconded by Mrs. Sucharski, and approved by the following roll call vote (6-0): Mrs. Welker, yes ; Mrs. Petry, yes ; Mrs. Sucharski, yes ; Mr. Stephenson, yes ; Mr. Lewis, absent ; Mr. Kruse, yes and Mrs. Oshia, yes.
IV.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to reconvene Open Session at 7:11 p.m., seconded by Mrs. Sucharski and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Board Members Present Mrs. Welker, President Present Mr. Stephenson Present Mrs. Petry, Vice President Present Mr. Lewis Absent Mrs. Sucharski, Treasurer Present Mr. Kruse Present Mrs. Oshia Present B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Present Mrs. Hildebrand, Associate Superintendent Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, Assistant Superintendent Present
Mrs. Kelly Genge, CFO Present Mr. Matt Whitehead, Exec. Dir. Of Spec.Servs Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Principals Present Dr. Cathy Freeman, HS Prin. Present Mrs. Stephanie Dix, HS Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Mark Groner, HS Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Ed Moreno, A.D. Director, Present Mr. Heath Allison, JH Prin. Present Mr. Jim Ramsey, JH Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Scott Readnour, Interm. Prin. Present Mrs. Leslie Marchetti,Int.Asst. Prin. Absent Dr. Kim Tooley, Elem.Prin Present Mrs. Rachel Carroll, Elem.Asst.Prin.Absent Dr. Callista Kostine, Prin. Present Mrs. Jennifer Laiben, Atl. School Prin. Absent D. Directors Mrs. Cathy Ringo, Dir. Of Tech, Present Mr. Ray Bess, Dir. Of Bldg.& Grnds Present Mrs. Kim Jackson, Dir of Food Srv Present Mrs. Regina Phillips, Dir of Trans Present E. Others Present-Mary Stephenson, Kevin Carberry, Derek Pryor with Inter State, Lorenzo Boyd with Steifel Nicholas, Shawn Flynn, Zachary Gibson. V.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS A. Student Advisors to the Board of Education-Ben Font & Kylie Outlaw B. Junior High Good News C. High School Football News
VI.
VISITORS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF EDUCATION A. None scheduled B. Sign Ups-None
VII.
ACTION ITEMS BY CONSENT A. Approval of Board of Education Minutes CSIP Goal 2, Obj. 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3 1. Meeting of November 22, 2016 2. Special Meeting December 8, 2016 B. Approval of Financial Report for November, 2016 C. Attendance Data-ADA for the prior month was 3224.87 CSIP Goal 1 Obj 1.1,1.2,1.3 & 1.5 D. Investment Data CSIP 2, Obj 2.3 E. Summary of Activity Accounts F. Bills for Payment G. Program Evaluations 1. Curriculum & Instruction Effectiveness CSIP Goal 1, Obj 1.2,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5 & 1.6 H. Overnight Trip Requests CSIP Goal 1, Obj 1.5 1. Missouri State Thespian Conference-St. Louis Grand Marriott-Jan. 12-17 CSIP Goal 1, Obj. 1.5 A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented, seconded by Mrs. Oshia and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
VIII. REPORTS A. Superintendent’s Report B. Facilities & Grounds Report C. Technology Report D. Financial Report E. Employee Recognition Dinner Report IX.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None At This Time
CSIP Goal 1, Obj 1.5 & 1.7 & Goal 3, Obj 3.2 CSIP Goal 1, Obj 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,1.6 &1. 7
X.
NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Ballot Language for Bond Issue Which Includes Reimbursement of Fees & Expenses CSIP Goal 1, Obj. 1.5, Goal 2 Obj. 2.3 & Strategy 1.7.1 PROPOSITION ___ Shall the Board of Education of the Reorganized School District R-3 of Jefferson County, Missouri borrow money in the amount of $12,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, renovating, expanding, furnishing and equipping school sites, buildings and related facilities, including the construction of special education classrooms and general education classrooms as needed, security improvements, handicap accessibility upgrades, interior renovations to existing facilities and payment of outstanding real estate lease (Highway A) obligations, and issue general obligation bonds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, no increase is expected to the current debt service levy of the school district, which is $0.9493 per one hundred dollars assessed valuation of real and personal property. YES NO A motion was made by Mr. Stephenson to approve the Ballot Language for Bond Issue with the option to include payment of outstanding real estate lease (Highway A) obligations as stated above, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6 -0. B. Approve Bond Campaign Brochure CSIP Goal 1, Obj. 1.5, Goal 2 Obj. 2.3 & Strategy 1.7.1 Discussion, with recommended changes to go to architect to be revised. C. Discuss Seeking Bids for District Attorney D. Discuss Seeking Bids for District Auditor E. Approval of Summer School for 2017 CSIP Goal 1, Obj 1.1 & 1.5, Goal 3, Obj 3.1 A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve offering a full Summer School for 2017, excluding administration approval at this time, seconded by Mr. Stephenson and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. F. Consider MSTA’s Request Regarding Negotiation Submittal CSIP Goal 1, Obj. 1.6 & Requirements Per Policy GBDD Goal 2, Obj.2.1 & 2.3 A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the request of teacher organization MSTA, to submit their 2017-2018 negotiation proposal no later than the regularly scheduled Board meeting in April 2017, seconded by Mr. Stephenson and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. G. Approval of Forecast 5 CSIP Goal 1, Obj. 1.6; Goal 2 Obj. 2.3; Goal 3 Obj. 3.2 A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the purchase of the Forecast 5 Analytics Subscription Annual License Agreement as presented, at the cost of $10,700 annually, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. H. Approval of HHS Drainage Project A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the base bid of Drain Express for $15,790.00 to do the high school kitchen drainage project as presented, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. I. Approval to Purchase Smart Boards A motion was made by Mr. Stephenson to approve the bid of Kansas City Audio Visual for the purchase of 15 Smartboards at $18,748.50 (14 for the Primary & 1 for the Ele-
mentary) as presented, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. J. Approval of Early Graduate at Semester-added A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the request of Haylee Short to graduate at semester, providing all requirements are met, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. XI.
XII.
RECESS MEETING A motion was made to recess the meeting at 8:47 p.m. to return back into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of (1) Legal issues; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of employees; (6) Student issues; and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mrs. Sucharski, seconded by Mr. Kruse, and approved by the following roll call vote (60): Mrs. Welker, yes ; Mrs. Petry, yes ; Mrs. Sucharski, yes ; Mr. Stephenson, yes ; Mr. Lewis, absent ; Mr. Kruse, yes and Mrs. Oshia, yes. RECONVENE AND FINAL ADJOURN A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to reconvene then adjourn the Board meeting at 11:15 p.m., seconded by Mr. Stephenson and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
