June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016 I.
ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by President Welker at 6:02 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. Rhame, Associate Superintendent Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, Assistant Superintendent Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Others Present- Melissa Hildebrand
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve revising the agenda, by including revisions to Personnel Decision in Executive Session, adding Lease agreement with First State Community Bank for the district phone system and adding item X. R. Approval of Trip Tracker Add On Versa Trans Software, seconded by Mrs. Oshia, 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 6:04 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of (1) Legal issues; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of employees; (9) Negotiations with employees ; (13) Individually identifiable personnel records and the approval of the May 18, 2016 & June 1, 2016 Executive Session Minutes in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mrs. Petry, 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. Petry to reconvene Open Session at 7:15 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 Mrs. Petry, Vice President Mrs. Sucharski, Treasurer Mrs. Oshia B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent
Present Present Present Present
Mr. Stephenson Present Mr. Lewis Absent Mr. Kruse Present Present
Mrs. Rhame, Associate Superintendent Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, Assistant Superintendent Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Principals Present Dr. Cathy Freeman, HS Prin. Present Mrs. Stephanie Dix, HS Asst. Prin. Present Mr. Mark Groner, HS Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Ed Moreno, A.D. Director, Absent Mr. Heath Allison, JH Prin. Present Mr. Jim Ramsey, JH Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Scott Readnour, Interm. Prin. Present Dr. Kim Tooley, Int. Asst. Prin. Absent Mrs. Melissa Hildebrand, Elem.Prin PresentMrs. Rachel Carroll, Elem. Asst. Prin.Absent Dr. Callista Kostine, Prin. Present Mr. Matt Gillam, Asst. Prin., Absent Mrs. Jennifer Laiben, Atl. School Prin. Present D. Others Present-, Ray Bess, Stephanie Dix, Regena Phillips, Cathy Ringo, Dan Grongerg, Kevin Carberry, Mr. & Mrs. Dessau, and Aaron Moore. V.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS A. Carole Patterson Excellence in Education Award B. Primary Wins the Gold Two Years In A Row C. Junior High Hawks Compete in the National Archery Competition
VI.
VISITORS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF EDUCATION A. Mr. Joe Dessau-Student Time on Bus B. Sign Ups-None
VII.
ACTION ITEMS BY CONSENT A. Approval of Board of Education Minutes 1. Meeting of May 18, 2016 2. Special Meeting of June 1, 2016 B. Approval of Financial Report for May, 2016 C. Attendance Data-Average Daily Attendance for the prior month was 3211.48 D. Investment Data E. Summary of Activity Accounts F. Bills for Payment-$581,380.64+$197,795.15=$779,175.79 G. First Read-Athletic Student & Coach Handbooks H. First Read-Faculty Handbooks I. First Read-Practical Arts Industrial Tech J. First Read-Substitutes Handbook K. First Read-Transportation Handbook A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve the revised consent agenda items after pulling check #87617 for $1,900.00, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-0-1, with Mrs. Oshia abstaining. A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve check #87617 for $1,900.00, seconded by Mrs. Oshia and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
VIII. REPORTS Superintendent’s Report Facilities & Grounds Report Technology Report Senior Attendance Update Student Advisor To the Board of Education
MSBA Conference Report EAP/SAP Information Report Primary Class Size Update
IX.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Board of Education Committee Assignments A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the Board of Education Committee Assignments for 2016-2017 and to add Mrs. Sucharski to the Audit Committee, seconded by Mrs. Sucharski and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
X.
NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Paraprofessionals Memorandum of Understanding A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the Paraprofessional 2016-2017 Memorandum of Understanding as presented, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. B. Approval of Nurses Memorandum of Understanding-Not complete as this time. C. Approval of PD Plan A motion was made by Mrs. Sucharski to approve the PD Plan as presented, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. D. Approval of Extra Duty Recommendation 1. High School Archery Coach 2. Full-time Trainer for Athletics/Actives Grades 7-12 3. Removal of Summer School from Extra Duty Schedule & Event Workers to hourly pay of $12.50 per hour A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the recommendation of the Extra Duty Committee to add the High School Archery Coach, go out for bid for hiring a trainer for athletics/activities grades 7-12 and removing summer school from the Extra-Duty Schedule and Event Workers to hourly pay $12.50 per hour utilizing the time clocks, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. E. Approval of District Salary Schedule A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve the 2016-2017 District Salary Schedule as presented, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. F. Approval of Extended Contract Process Coordinators A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve the addition of 5 days to the Process Coordinators contract, with the additional days costing the district approximately $2,950-$3,200, making days worked 183 teacher days + 15 days (including the 5 additional) totaling 198 days starting with 2016-207, seconded by Mrs. Oshia and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. G. Approval of Practical Arts-FACS, Technology & Business-Final Read A motion was made by Mr. Stephenson to approve the Practical Arts Curriculum as presented, seconded by Mrs. Oshia and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. H. Approval of PE & Health Curriculum for 3-4th & 5-6th A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the PE & Health Curriculum for 3-4th & 5-6th grades as presented, seconded by Mr. Stephenson and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-1, with Mrs. Sucharski voting no. I. Approval of Student Handbooks-Final Read
A motion was made by Mr. Stephenson to approve the district student handbooks for 2016 -2017 as presented after revisions to the High School, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. J. Approval of Intermediate Grant Applications 1. Jefferson County Juvenile Office-Truancy Court Program 2. Jefferson Memorial Foundation-Purchase 15 Tower Gardens A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve request of the administration to submit applications for the above two Intermediate grants, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
K. Approval of 2016-2017 State Competitions A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve all 2016-2017 overnight state competitions, seconded by Mr. Stephenson and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. Past 10:00 p.m. per policy BDA
A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m. per policy BDA, seconded by Mrs. Sucharski and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. L. Approval of 2016-2017 Board of Education Meeting Dates A motion was made by Mr. Stephenson to approve the listing of 2016-2017 Board of Education meeting dates, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 60. Worksession to be held on July 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. before the July 28, 2016 Board meeting. M. Approval of Bills Thru June 30, 2016 A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the payments to finalize the fiscal year’s budget ending June 30, 2016 as requested, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. Mr. Stephenson left the meeting at 10:06 p.m. N. Approval of 2016-2017 Preliminary Budget A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the 2016-2017 Preliminary Budget as presented, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-0. O. Approval of End of Year Budget Adjustments & Transfer Resolution A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to authorize the CFO to proceed with making annual adjusting entries as needed and resolve to authorize fund transfers as detailed in information received, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-0. P. Approval of District Phone System Bid A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve the bid of Essential Network Technologies for the Avaya Phone System for $148,591.35 as presented, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-0. A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the lease with FS Leasing LLC to purchase the new phone system from Essential Network Technologies, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-0. Q. Approval of Policy-Final Read
ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by President Welker at 6:02 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. Rhame, Associate Superintendent Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, Assistant Superintendent Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Others Present- Melissa Hildebrand
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve revising the agenda, by including revisions to Personnel Decision in Executive Session, adding Lease agreement with First State Community Bank for the district phone system and adding item X. R. Approval of Trip Tracker Add On Versa Trans Software, seconded by Mrs. Oshia, 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 6:04 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of (1) Legal issues; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion of employees; (9) Negotiations with employees ; (13) Individually identifiable personnel records and the approval of the May 18, 2016 & June 1, 2016 Executive Session Minutes in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mrs. Petry, 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. Petry to reconvene Open Session at 7:15 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 Mrs. Petry, Vice President Mrs. Sucharski, Treasurer Mrs. Oshia B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent
Present Present Present Present
Mr. Stephenson Present Mr. Lewis Absent Mr. Kruse Present Present
Mrs. Rhame, Associate Superintendent Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, Assistant Superintendent Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Principals Present Dr. Cathy Freeman, HS Prin. Present Mrs. Stephanie Dix, HS Asst. Prin. Present Mr. Mark Groner, HS Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Ed Moreno, A.D. Director, Absent Mr. Heath Allison, JH Prin. Present Mr. Jim Ramsey, JH Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Scott Readnour, Interm. Prin. Present Dr. Kim Tooley, Int. Asst. Prin. Absent Mrs. Melissa Hildebrand, Elem.Prin PresentMrs. Rachel Carroll, Elem. Asst. Prin.Absent Dr. Callista Kostine, Prin. Present Mr. Matt Gillam, Asst. Prin., Absent Mrs. Jennifer Laiben, Atl. School Prin. Present D. Others Present-, Ray Bess, Stephanie Dix, Regena Phillips, Cathy Ringo, Dan Grongerg, Kevin Carberry, Mr. & Mrs. Dessau, and Aaron Moore. V.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS A. Carole Patterson Excellence in Education Award B. Primary Wins the Gold Two Years In A Row C. Junior High Hawks Compete in the National Archery Competition
VI.
VISITORS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF EDUCATION A. Mr. Joe Dessau-Student Time on Bus B. Sign Ups-None
VII.
ACTION ITEMS BY CONSENT A. Approval of Board of Education Minutes 1. Meeting of May 18, 2016 2. Special Meeting of June 1, 2016 B. Approval of Financial Report for May, 2016 C. Attendance Data-Average Daily Attendance for the prior month was 3211.48 D. Investment Data E. Summary of Activity Accounts F. Bills for Payment-$581,380.64+$197,795.15=$779,175.79 G. First Read-Athletic Student & Coach Handbooks H. First Read-Faculty Handbooks I. First Read-Practical Arts Industrial Tech J. First Read-Substitutes Handbook K. First Read-Transportation Handbook A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve the revised consent agenda items after pulling check #87617 for $1,900.00, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-0-1, with Mrs. Oshia abstaining. A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve check #87617 for $1,900.00, seconded by Mrs. Oshia and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
VIII. REPORTS Superintendent’s Report Facilities & Grounds Report Technology Report Senior Attendance Update Student Advisor To the Board of Education
MSBA Conference Report EAP/SAP Information Report Primary Class Size Update
IX.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Board of Education Committee Assignments A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the Board of Education Committee Assignments for 2016-2017 and to add Mrs. Sucharski to the Audit Committee, seconded by Mrs. Sucharski and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
X.
NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Paraprofessionals Memorandum of Understanding A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the Paraprofessional 2016-2017 Memorandum of Understanding as presented, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. B. Approval of Nurses Memorandum of Understanding-Not complete as this time. C. Approval of PD Plan A motion was made by Mrs. Sucharski to approve the PD Plan as presented, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. D. Approval of Extra Duty Recommendation 1. High School Archery Coach 2. Full-time Trainer for Athletics/Actives Grades 7-12 3. Removal of Summer School from Extra Duty Schedule & Event Workers to hourly pay of $12.50 per hour A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the recommendation of the Extra Duty Committee to add the High School Archery Coach, go out for bid for hiring a trainer for athletics/activities grades 7-12 and removing summer school from the Extra-Duty Schedule and Event Workers to hourly pay $12.50 per hour utilizing the time clocks, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. E. Approval of District Salary Schedule A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve the 2016-2017 District Salary Schedule as presented, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. F. Approval of Extended Contract Process Coordinators A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve the addition of 5 days to the Process Coordinators contract, with the additional days costing the district approximately $2,950-$3,200, making days worked 183 teacher days + 15 days (including the 5 additional) totaling 198 days starting with 2016-207, seconded by Mrs. Oshia and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. G. Approval of Practical Arts-FACS, Technology & Business-Final Read A motion was made by Mr. Stephenson to approve the Practical Arts Curriculum as presented, seconded by Mrs. Oshia and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. H. Approval of PE & Health Curriculum for 3-4th & 5-6th A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the PE & Health Curriculum for 3-4th & 5-6th grades as presented, seconded by Mr. Stephenson and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-1, with Mrs. Sucharski voting no. I. Approval of Student Handbooks-Final Read
A motion was made by Mr. Stephenson to approve the district student handbooks for 2016 -2017 as presented after revisions to the High School, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. J. Approval of Intermediate Grant Applications 1. Jefferson County Juvenile Office-Truancy Court Program 2. Jefferson Memorial Foundation-Purchase 15 Tower Gardens A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve request of the administration to submit applications for the above two Intermediate grants, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
K. Approval of 2016-2017 State Competitions A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve all 2016-2017 overnight state competitions, seconded by Mr. Stephenson and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. Past 10:00 p.m. per policy BDA
A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m. per policy BDA, seconded by Mrs. Sucharski and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. L. Approval of 2016-2017 Board of Education Meeting Dates A motion was made by Mr. Stephenson to approve the listing of 2016-2017 Board of Education meeting dates, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 60. Worksession to be held on July 26, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. before the July 28, 2016 Board meeting. M. Approval of Bills Thru June 30, 2016 A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the payments to finalize the fiscal year’s budget ending June 30, 2016 as requested, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0. Mr. Stephenson left the meeting at 10:06 p.m. N. Approval of 2016-2017 Preliminary Budget A motion was made by Mrs. Oshia to approve the 2016-2017 Preliminary Budget as presented, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-0. O. Approval of End of Year Budget Adjustments & Transfer Resolution A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to authorize the CFO to proceed with making annual adjusting entries as needed and resolve to authorize fund transfers as detailed in information received, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-0. P. Approval of District Phone System Bid A motion was made by Mr. Kruse to approve the bid of Essential Network Technologies for the Avaya Phone System for $148,591.35 as presented, seconded by Mrs. Petry and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-0. A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the lease with FS Leasing LLC to purchase the new phone system from Essential Network Technologies, seconded by Mr. Kruse and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-0. Q. Approval of Policy-Final Read
