September 25, 2014
September 25, 2014 I.
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ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by President Maynard at 6:01 p.m. A. Board Members Present Dr. Maynard, President Present Mrs. Stringer Present Mr. Stewart, Vice President Present Mr. McCarthy Present Mr. Lewis, Treasurer Present Mrs. Petry Present Mr. Harrison Present B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Present Mrs. Rhame, Associate Superintendent Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, HR Director Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Others Present-None APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mrs. Stringer to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-2, with Mr. Harrison and Mr. McCarthy voting no. A motion was made by Mrs. Stringer to amend the agenda at the request of Mr. Harrison to add Item X.F. Books, seconded by Mr. Stewart and failed by a show of hands vote of 2-4-1, with Dr. Maynard, Mrs. Stringer, Mr. Stewart and Mr. Lewis voting no and Mrs. Petry abstaining.
III.
RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made to recess the meeting at 6:08 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of (1) Legal issues; any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representative and its attorneys; (2) Leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion employees an(13) Individually identifiable personnel records; and the approval of the August 28, 2014 Executive Session Minutes in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and approved by the following roll call vote (5-2): Dr. Maynard, yes ; Mr. Stewart, yes ; Mr. Lewis, yes; Mr. Harrison, no; Mrs. Stringer, yes ; Mr. McCarthy no and Mrs. Petry, yes.
IV.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND/OR REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS A motion was made by Mr. Stewart to reconvene open session at 7:03 p.m., seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Board Members Present Dr. Maynard, President Mr. Stewart, Vice President
Present Present
Mrs. Stringer Present Mr. McCarthy Present
Mr. Lewis, Treasurer Present Mrs. Petry Present Mr. Harrison Present B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Present Mrs. Rhame, Associate Superintendent Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, HR Director Present Mrs. Kelly Genge, CFO Present C. Principals Present Dr. Cathy Freeman, HS Prin. Present Mrs.Melissa Hildebrand,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. James Ramsey, JH Asst. Prin. Present Mr. Scott Readnour, Interm. Prin. Present Dr. Kim Tooley, Int. Asst. Prin. Absent Mrs. Jackie Kocurek, Elem. Prin. Present Mrs. Rachel Carrol, Elem. Intern. Absent Dr. Callista Kostine, Prin. Present Mr. Matt Gillam, Asst. Prin., Present Mrs. Jennifer Laiben, Atl. School Prin. Absent D. Others Present- Ken & Lisa Welker, Dennis Bradley, Drew Crews, Ray Bess, Sara & Renee Sucharski, Kevin Carberry, Mr. & Mrs. Mary Stephens, Ronda Harrison, Margie Colton, Derrick Good, Roger Yates, Shannon Murray, Teresa Gau, Jennie VanHouten, Leslie Payne, Mindy Boyer and several students. V.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS A. August Athletics of the Month
VI.
VISITORS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF EDUCATION A. Sara Sucharski-Communication with the community B. Sign Ups 1. Margie Colton-HNEA Opposition to Amendment 3 2. Jim Ramsey & Drew Crews-Emergency Buckets 3. Jeni VanHouten & Leslie Payne-Community Relation Committee
VII.
ACTION ITEMS BY CONSENT A. Approval of Board of Education Minutes 1. Meeting of August 28, 2014 B. Approval of Financial Report for August, 2014 C. Attendance Data-Average Daily Attendance for the prior month was 3363.72 D. Investment Data E. Summary of Activity Accounts F. Overnight Trip Requests 1. Varsity Boys Baseball-Branson MO-April 10-11, 2015 2. Varsity Dance Team-Orlando, FL-Jan 29-Feb. 2, 2015 3. National Conference on Student Activities-Scottsdale, AZ-Dec. 4-7, 2014 G. Program Evaluations Health Services ADA Compliance ACT Reimbursement Program A motion was made by Mrs. Stringer to approve the consent agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-2, with Mr. Harrison & Mr. McCarthy voting no.
VIII. REPORTS Superintendent’s Report A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to adopt the resolution of opposition of Amendment 3 as presented by HNEA, seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. Buildings & Grounds Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Harrison requested to be on the Facilities Committee IX.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None At This Time
X.
NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Bills for Payment $682,131.34 A motion was made by Mrs. Stringer to approve the bills for payment in the amount of $682,131.34 as presented, seconded by Dr. Maynard and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. B. Set Tax Rate for 2014-2015 Incidental Teachers Tax Rate Ceiling $3.8049 $0.00 Voluntary Rollback $0.0000 $0.00 Proposed Levy $3.8049 $0.00 Estimated Local Revenues $9,168,029 $0.00
Debt. Serv. Cap. Proj. $1.1114 $0.0000 $0.1621 $0.0000 $0.9493 $0.0000 $2,287,369
Totals $4.9163 $0.1621 $4.7542
$0.0000 $11,455,398
A motion was made to approve the proposed 2014-2015 Levy at $4.7542, with estimated revenue totaling $11,455,398 by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. C. Financial Advisor Bids It was the consensus of the Board to wait until the October 23, 2014 meeting to allow the administration to further investigate and check references to better recommend a financial advisor for the district. D. Approval of National Athletic Directors Conference A motion was made by Mr. Lewis to approve the attendance of Eddie Moreno to the National Athletic Directors Conference in Maryland as presented, seconded by Mr. Stewart and failed by a show of hands vote of 2-5, with Mr. Harrison, Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Stewart, Dr. Maynard and Mrs. Petry voting no. A motion was made by Dr. Maynard to allow Eddie Moreno to participate in webinar, time off from work if needed for the National Athletic Directors Conference, with the cost to be paid from the activities account, seconded by Mr. McCarthy and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0.
E. Approve Guardian Hawks Program A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the Guardian Hawk PTO Program at the Primary School, with the $199 membership to PTO Today, paid for out of the Primary Activity account, seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. Mr. Harrison spoke about textbooks in the Elementary Building.
XI.
ADJOURN MEETING A motion was made to recess the meeting at 8:34 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of (1) Legal issues; any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representative and its attorneys; (2) Leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion employees and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records; in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mrs. Petry, and approved by the following roll call vote (5-2): Dr. Maynard, yes ; Mr. Stewart, yes ; Mr. Lewis, yes; Mr. Harrison, no; Mrs. Stringer, yes ; Mr. McCarthy no and Mrs. Petry, yes.
XII.
RECONVENE THEN FINAL ADJOURN The regular session was reopened at 9:13 p.m. and with no other business coming before this regular monthly meeting of the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 9:13 p.m. by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Stewart, and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0.
II.
ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by President Maynard at 6:01 p.m. A. Board Members Present Dr. Maynard, President Present Mrs. Stringer Present Mr. Stewart, Vice President Present Mr. McCarthy Present Mr. Lewis, Treasurer Present Mrs. Petry Present Mr. Harrison Present B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Present Mrs. Rhame, Associate Superintendent Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, HR Director Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Others Present-None APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Mrs. Stringer to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-2, with Mr. Harrison and Mr. McCarthy voting no. A motion was made by Mrs. Stringer to amend the agenda at the request of Mr. Harrison to add Item X.F. Books, seconded by Mr. Stewart and failed by a show of hands vote of 2-4-1, with Dr. Maynard, Mrs. Stringer, Mr. Stewart and Mr. Lewis voting no and Mrs. Petry abstaining.
III.
RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made to recess the meeting at 6:08 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of (1) Legal issues; any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representative and its attorneys; (2) Leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion employees an(13) Individually identifiable personnel records; and the approval of the August 28, 2014 Executive Session Minutes in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and approved by the following roll call vote (5-2): Dr. Maynard, yes ; Mr. Stewart, yes ; Mr. Lewis, yes; Mr. Harrison, no; Mrs. Stringer, yes ; Mr. McCarthy no and Mrs. Petry, yes.
IV.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND/OR REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS A motion was made by Mr. Stewart to reconvene open session at 7:03 p.m., seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. Board Members Present Dr. Maynard, President Mr. Stewart, Vice President
Present Present
Mrs. Stringer Present Mr. McCarthy Present
Mr. Lewis, Treasurer Present Mrs. Petry Present Mr. Harrison Present B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Present Mrs. Rhame, Associate Superintendent Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, HR Director Present Mrs. Kelly Genge, CFO Present C. Principals Present Dr. Cathy Freeman, HS Prin. Present Mrs.Melissa Hildebrand,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. James Ramsey, JH Asst. Prin. Present Mr. Scott Readnour, Interm. Prin. Present Dr. Kim Tooley, Int. Asst. Prin. Absent Mrs. Jackie Kocurek, Elem. Prin. Present Mrs. Rachel Carrol, Elem. Intern. Absent Dr. Callista Kostine, Prin. Present Mr. Matt Gillam, Asst. Prin., Present Mrs. Jennifer Laiben, Atl. School Prin. Absent D. Others Present- Ken & Lisa Welker, Dennis Bradley, Drew Crews, Ray Bess, Sara & Renee Sucharski, Kevin Carberry, Mr. & Mrs. Mary Stephens, Ronda Harrison, Margie Colton, Derrick Good, Roger Yates, Shannon Murray, Teresa Gau, Jennie VanHouten, Leslie Payne, Mindy Boyer and several students. V.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS A. August Athletics of the Month
VI.
VISITORS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF EDUCATION A. Sara Sucharski-Communication with the community B. Sign Ups 1. Margie Colton-HNEA Opposition to Amendment 3 2. Jim Ramsey & Drew Crews-Emergency Buckets 3. Jeni VanHouten & Leslie Payne-Community Relation Committee
VII.
ACTION ITEMS BY CONSENT A. Approval of Board of Education Minutes 1. Meeting of August 28, 2014 B. Approval of Financial Report for August, 2014 C. Attendance Data-Average Daily Attendance for the prior month was 3363.72 D. Investment Data E. Summary of Activity Accounts F. Overnight Trip Requests 1. Varsity Boys Baseball-Branson MO-April 10-11, 2015 2. Varsity Dance Team-Orlando, FL-Jan 29-Feb. 2, 2015 3. National Conference on Student Activities-Scottsdale, AZ-Dec. 4-7, 2014 G. Program Evaluations Health Services ADA Compliance ACT Reimbursement Program A motion was made by Mrs. Stringer to approve the consent agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-2, with Mr. Harrison & Mr. McCarthy voting no.
VIII. REPORTS Superintendent’s Report A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to adopt the resolution of opposition of Amendment 3 as presented by HNEA, seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. Buildings & Grounds Mr. McCarthy & Mr. Harrison requested to be on the Facilities Committee IX.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS-None At This Time
X.
NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Bills for Payment $682,131.34 A motion was made by Mrs. Stringer to approve the bills for payment in the amount of $682,131.34 as presented, seconded by Dr. Maynard and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. B. Set Tax Rate for 2014-2015 Incidental Teachers Tax Rate Ceiling $3.8049 $0.00 Voluntary Rollback $0.0000 $0.00 Proposed Levy $3.8049 $0.00 Estimated Local Revenues $9,168,029 $0.00
Debt. Serv. Cap. Proj. $1.1114 $0.0000 $0.1621 $0.0000 $0.9493 $0.0000 $2,287,369
Totals $4.9163 $0.1621 $4.7542
$0.0000 $11,455,398
A motion was made to approve the proposed 2014-2015 Levy at $4.7542, with estimated revenue totaling $11,455,398 by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. C. Financial Advisor Bids It was the consensus of the Board to wait until the October 23, 2014 meeting to allow the administration to further investigate and check references to better recommend a financial advisor for the district. D. Approval of National Athletic Directors Conference A motion was made by Mr. Lewis to approve the attendance of Eddie Moreno to the National Athletic Directors Conference in Maryland as presented, seconded by Mr. Stewart and failed by a show of hands vote of 2-5, with Mr. Harrison, Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Stewart, Dr. Maynard and Mrs. Petry voting no. A motion was made by Dr. Maynard to allow Eddie Moreno to participate in webinar, time off from work if needed for the National Athletic Directors Conference, with the cost to be paid from the activities account, seconded by Mr. McCarthy and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0.
E. Approve Guardian Hawks Program A motion was made by Mrs. Petry to approve the Guardian Hawk PTO Program at the Primary School, with the $199 membership to PTO Today, paid for out of the Primary Activity account, seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. Mr. Harrison spoke about textbooks in the Elementary Building.
XI.
ADJOURN MEETING A motion was made to recess the meeting at 8:34 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of (1) Legal issues; any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representative and its attorneys; (2) Leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion employees and (13) Individually identifiable personnel records; in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mr. Stewart, seconded by Mrs. Petry, and approved by the following roll call vote (5-2): Dr. Maynard, yes ; Mr. Stewart, yes ; Mr. Lewis, yes; Mr. Harrison, no; Mrs. Stringer, yes ; Mr. McCarthy no and Mrs. Petry, yes.
XII.
RECONVENE THEN FINAL ADJOURN The regular session was reopened at 9:13 p.m. and with no other business coming before this regular monthly meeting of the Board, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made at 9:13 p.m. by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Stewart, and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0.
