September 26, 2013
September 26, 2013 I.
ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by President Maynard at 6:05 p.m. A. Board Members Present Dr. Maynard, President Present Mr. McCarthy, Vice President Present Mr. Engelbach, Treasurer Absent Mr. Harrison Present B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Mrs. Rhame, Associate Superintendent Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary C. Others Present-None
Mrs. Stringer Present Mr. Lewis Present Mr. Stewart Present Mr. Engelbach arrived at 6:23 p.m. Present Present Present
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made to approve the revised agenda by adding in Executive Session – Legal Issues and adding X.G. Master Teacher Plan, X. H. District Wide Fundraising, X.I. Letter from Board of Education President and moving item VII.G to X.J. Overnight Trip Request by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Lewis 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 ; (2) Leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion employees; (6) Student issues; (13) Individually identifiable personnel records; (18) Operational guidelines and policies developed, adopted, or maintained and the approval of the August 8, 2013 and August 22, 2013 Executive Session Minutes in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mrs. Stringer, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and approved by the following roll call vote (6-0): Dr. Maynard, yes ; Mr. McCarthy, yes ; Mr. Engelbach, a bsent ; Mrs. Stringer, yes ; Mr. Harrison, yes; Mr. Lewis, yes and Mr. Stewart, yes.
IV.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND/OR REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS A motion was made to reconvene open session, at 7:05 p.m. by Mrs. Stringer and 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. McCarthy, Vice President Mr. Engelbach, Treasurer Mr. Harrison B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Mrs. Rhame, Associate. Supt.
Present Present Present Present
Mrs. Stringer Mr. Lewis Mr. Stewart
Present Present
Present Present Present
Mrs. Genge, Director of Finance Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Principals Present Dr. Cathy Freeman, HS Prin. Present Mr. Carl Imhoff, HS Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Mark Groner, HS Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Ed Moreno, A.D. Director, Present Mr. Heath Allison, JH Prin. Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, JH Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Scott Readnour, Interm. Prin. Absent Dr. Kim Tooley, Int. Asst. Prin. Present Mrs. Jackie Kocurek, Elem. Prin. Present Mr. Jim Ramsey, Elem. Asst. Prin. Absent Dr. Callista Kostine, Prin. Absent Mr. Matt Gillam, Asst. Prin., Present Mrs. Melissa Hildebrand, Atl. School Prin. Present D. Others Present-Steve Murray, Ray Bess, Kim Glessener, Margie Burris, Drew Crews, Rhonda Chiles and parent Heidi C. V.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS A. Junior High Receives 5-Star Leadership Award B. Junior High Student-Athlete GPA C. High School Librarian Selected As Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction D. Recognition of Cheryl Tilley For Her High School Theater Work E. Kim Glessner Selected For Fellowship
VI.
VISITORS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF EDUCATION A. None scheduled B. Sign Ups1. Rhonda Chiles gave MSTA monthly report 2. Heidi C. spoke against student data systems
VII.
ACTION ITEMS BY CONSENT A. Approval of Board of Education Minutes 1. Meeting of August 22, 2013 B. Approval of Financial Report for August, 2013 C. Attendance Data-Average Daily Attendance for the prior month was 3369.33 D. Investment Data E. Summary of Activity Accounts F. Approval of Federal Breakfast & Lunch Program Application *G. Overnight Trip Requests – Moved to item XI.J. 1. Jazz Band Festival-Gatlin/Pigeon Forge, TN 2. Track & Field-KU Relay, Lawrence Kansas, April 17-19, 2014 H. Statement Special Education Compliance Plan-IDEA Implementing Part B I. Approval of Parents As Teachers A motion was made to approve the revised agenda by moving item VII.G. to XI. J. Overnight Trip Request by Mr. Engelbach and seconded by Mr. McCarthy and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0.
VIII. REPORTS A. Facility & Grounds – Ray Bess B. Administrative – Dr. Cornman IX.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Microgrid Solar Grid Lease A motion was made that a RFP be developed to receive competitive bids for solar arrays, bring back to the Board of Education for approval by Mr. Lewis and seconded by Mrs. Stringer and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-1, with Mr. Harrison voting no.
X.
NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Bills for Payment $765,388.03 A motion was made to approve the bills for payment of $765,388.03 by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. B. Set Tax Rate for 2013-2014 Incidental Teachers Tax Rate Ceiling $3.7580 Voluntary Rollback $0.0000 Proposed Levy $3.7580 Estimated Local Revenues $9,115,459
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Debt. Serv. $1.0298 $0.0805 $0.9493
Cap. Proj. Totals $0.0000 $4.7878 $0.0000 $0.0805 $0.0000 $4.7073
$0.00
$2,302,636
$0.0000 $11,418,095
A motion was made to approve the proposed 2013-2014 Levy at $4.7073, with estimated revenue totaling $11,418,095 by Mr. Engelbach and seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-1, with Mr. Harrison voting no. C. Surplus Auction A motion was made to approve the list of surplus items per policy DN-AP and that a public auction be held on October 12, 2013 by Mr. Engelbach and seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. A motion was made to pursue trading in the better Air Condition units instead of putting them in the surplus auction by Mr. Engelbach and seconded by Mrs. Stringer and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. D. Employee Recognition Dinner A motion was made to approve the 2013-2014 employee recognition dinner to be held in March 2014 at the Civic Center and the district wax the floors after the event by Dr. Maynard and seconded by Mr. Engelbach and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. E. Approval of Apex Learning System A motion was made to approve the Apex Learning System as presented with the purchase of 50 course licenses for $7,500, 2 days of training for the first year only for $4,400 by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. F. Approval of Network Connection Upgrade A motion was made to approve a 5-year contract with Charter Communication for network services for the Administration Office and Transportation Building as presented by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0.
G. Master Teacher Plan The Board of Education will be following through with the Memorandum of Understanding and a committee will be formed to further discuss the future of this program. District Wide Fundraising A motion was made to develop the ability to just donate money directly to a fundraising program and/or the district rather than purchasing products alone, and that the Administration look at the district procedures and possibility of students carry identification cards that talk about what they are raising funds for by Mrs. Stringer, and seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-1, with Mr. Harrison voting no.
Letter From the Board of Education President Dr. Maynard had sent a letter asking for professionalism from each member, moving on from the past, learning to grow together, supporting the district officials, and thanking the Board for electing him President. Overnight Trip Requests Moved from Consent Agenda 1. Jazz Band Festival-Gatlin/Pigeon Forge, TN A motion was made to approve the overnight trip request for the Jazz Band to attend the Festival in Gatlin/Pigeon Forge, TN by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Harrison and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-1, with Mr. Engelbach voting no. 2. Track & Field-KU Relay, Lawrence Kansas, April 17-19, 2014 A motion was made to approve the overnight trip request for the Track & Field-KU Relay in Lawrence KS by Mr. Harrison and seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-2, with Mr. Engelbach and Mr. McCarthy voting no. XI.
ADJOURN MEETING A motion to reconvene Open Session then adjourn the meeting was made at 9:13 p.m. by Dr. Maynard, seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
ROLL CALL Meeting called to order by President Maynard at 6:05 p.m. A. Board Members Present Dr. Maynard, President Present Mr. McCarthy, Vice President Present Mr. Engelbach, Treasurer Absent Mr. Harrison Present B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Mrs. Rhame, Associate Superintendent Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary C. Others Present-None
Mrs. Stringer Present Mr. Lewis Present Mr. Stewart Present Mr. Engelbach arrived at 6:23 p.m. Present Present Present
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made to approve the revised agenda by adding in Executive Session – Legal Issues and adding X.G. Master Teacher Plan, X. H. District Wide Fundraising, X.I. Letter from Board of Education President and moving item VII.G to X.J. Overnight Trip Request by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Lewis 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 ; (2) Leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate; (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promotion employees; (6) Student issues; (13) Individually identifiable personnel records; (18) Operational guidelines and policies developed, adopted, or maintained and the approval of the August 8, 2013 and August 22, 2013 Executive Session Minutes in accordance with Revised Missouri Statues 610.021, was made by Mrs. Stringer, seconded by Mr. Lewis, and approved by the following roll call vote (6-0): Dr. Maynard, yes ; Mr. McCarthy, yes ; Mr. Engelbach, a bsent ; Mrs. Stringer, yes ; Mr. Harrison, yes; Mr. Lewis, yes and Mr. Stewart, yes.
IV.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND/OR REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTIONS A motion was made to reconvene open session, at 7:05 p.m. by Mrs. Stringer and 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. McCarthy, Vice President Mr. Engelbach, Treasurer Mr. Harrison B. Central Office Staff Present Dr. Cornman, Superintendent Mrs. Rhame, Associate. Supt.
Present Present Present Present
Mrs. Stringer Mr. Lewis Mr. Stewart
Present Present
Present Present Present
Mrs. Genge, Director of Finance Present Mrs. Johnston, Board Secretary Present C. Principals Present Dr. Cathy Freeman, HS Prin. Present Mr. Carl Imhoff, HS Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Mark Groner, HS Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Ed Moreno, A.D. Director, Present Mr. Heath Allison, JH Prin. Present Dr. Jon Isaacson, JH Asst. Prin. Absent Mr. Scott Readnour, Interm. Prin. Absent Dr. Kim Tooley, Int. Asst. Prin. Present Mrs. Jackie Kocurek, Elem. Prin. Present Mr. Jim Ramsey, Elem. Asst. Prin. Absent Dr. Callista Kostine, Prin. Absent Mr. Matt Gillam, Asst. Prin., Present Mrs. Melissa Hildebrand, Atl. School Prin. Present D. Others Present-Steve Murray, Ray Bess, Kim Glessener, Margie Burris, Drew Crews, Rhonda Chiles and parent Heidi C. V.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS A. Junior High Receives 5-Star Leadership Award B. Junior High Student-Athlete GPA C. High School Librarian Selected As Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction D. Recognition of Cheryl Tilley For Her High School Theater Work E. Kim Glessner Selected For Fellowship
VI.
VISITORS TO ADDRESS BOARD OF EDUCATION A. None scheduled B. Sign Ups1. Rhonda Chiles gave MSTA monthly report 2. Heidi C. spoke against student data systems
VII.
ACTION ITEMS BY CONSENT A. Approval of Board of Education Minutes 1. Meeting of August 22, 2013 B. Approval of Financial Report for August, 2013 C. Attendance Data-Average Daily Attendance for the prior month was 3369.33 D. Investment Data E. Summary of Activity Accounts F. Approval of Federal Breakfast & Lunch Program Application *G. Overnight Trip Requests – Moved to item XI.J. 1. Jazz Band Festival-Gatlin/Pigeon Forge, TN 2. Track & Field-KU Relay, Lawrence Kansas, April 17-19, 2014 H. Statement Special Education Compliance Plan-IDEA Implementing Part B I. Approval of Parents As Teachers A motion was made to approve the revised agenda by moving item VII.G. to XI. J. Overnight Trip Request by Mr. Engelbach and seconded by Mr. McCarthy and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0.
VIII. REPORTS A. Facility & Grounds – Ray Bess B. Administrative – Dr. Cornman IX.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Microgrid Solar Grid Lease A motion was made that a RFP be developed to receive competitive bids for solar arrays, bring back to the Board of Education for approval by Mr. Lewis and seconded by Mrs. Stringer and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-1, with Mr. Harrison voting no.
X.
NEW BUSINESS A. Approval of Bills for Payment $765,388.03 A motion was made to approve the bills for payment of $765,388.03 by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. B. Set Tax Rate for 2013-2014 Incidental Teachers Tax Rate Ceiling $3.7580 Voluntary Rollback $0.0000 Proposed Levy $3.7580 Estimated Local Revenues $9,115,459
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Debt. Serv. $1.0298 $0.0805 $0.9493
Cap. Proj. Totals $0.0000 $4.7878 $0.0000 $0.0805 $0.0000 $4.7073
$0.00
$2,302,636
$0.0000 $11,418,095
A motion was made to approve the proposed 2013-2014 Levy at $4.7073, with estimated revenue totaling $11,418,095 by Mr. Engelbach and seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-1, with Mr. Harrison voting no. C. Surplus Auction A motion was made to approve the list of surplus items per policy DN-AP and that a public auction be held on October 12, 2013 by Mr. Engelbach and seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. A motion was made to pursue trading in the better Air Condition units instead of putting them in the surplus auction by Mr. Engelbach and seconded by Mrs. Stringer and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. D. Employee Recognition Dinner A motion was made to approve the 2013-2014 employee recognition dinner to be held in March 2014 at the Civic Center and the district wax the floors after the event by Dr. Maynard and seconded by Mr. Engelbach and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. E. Approval of Apex Learning System A motion was made to approve the Apex Learning System as presented with the purchase of 50 course licenses for $7,500, 2 days of training for the first year only for $4,400 by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0. F. Approval of Network Connection Upgrade A motion was made to approve a 5-year contract with Charter Communication for network services for the Administration Office and Transportation Building as presented by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Stewart and approved by a show of hands vote of 7-0.
G. Master Teacher Plan The Board of Education will be following through with the Memorandum of Understanding and a committee will be formed to further discuss the future of this program. District Wide Fundraising A motion was made to develop the ability to just donate money directly to a fundraising program and/or the district rather than purchasing products alone, and that the Administration look at the district procedures and possibility of students carry identification cards that talk about what they are raising funds for by Mrs. Stringer, and seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-1, with Mr. Harrison voting no.
Letter From the Board of Education President Dr. Maynard had sent a letter asking for professionalism from each member, moving on from the past, learning to grow together, supporting the district officials, and thanking the Board for electing him President. Overnight Trip Requests Moved from Consent Agenda 1. Jazz Band Festival-Gatlin/Pigeon Forge, TN A motion was made to approve the overnight trip request for the Jazz Band to attend the Festival in Gatlin/Pigeon Forge, TN by Mrs. Stringer and seconded by Mr. Harrison and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-1, with Mr. Engelbach voting no. 2. Track & Field-KU Relay, Lawrence Kansas, April 17-19, 2014 A motion was made to approve the overnight trip request for the Track & Field-KU Relay in Lawrence KS by Mr. Harrison and seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 5-2, with Mr. Engelbach and Mr. McCarthy voting no. XI.
ADJOURN MEETING A motion to reconvene Open Session then adjourn the meeting was made at 9:13 p.m. by Dr. Maynard, seconded by Mr. Lewis and approved by a show of hands vote of 6-0.
