Board of Education Meeting Update
April 20, 2010
The Community R-VI Board of Education met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Tresa Hodges, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Board reviewed and approved the election results from Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery, and Ralls Counties for Board of Education Director. DeAnn Gould, Board of Education Secretary administered the Oath of Office to Board Members Rhonda Curtis and Rebecca Schafer. The Board voted Andrew Fairchild as president, Scott Sims as vice-president, and Chris Bohr as treasurer.
The Board voted to approve the agenda. The Board approved the March 16, 2010 meeting minutes, the transfer from the general fund to the teacher's fund to cover monthly expenditures. The Board approved the monthly nurse's report and the Wellness Committee report.
The Board voted to grant the MOSIP Board of Directors our proxy to vote at the spring meeting. The Board accepted the resignations of Jenelle French, secondary counselor, Jean Robnett, fourth grade teacher, and Steven Wolf, secondary principal.
The Board reviewed and approved the Extra-Curricular Activities, Mission/Philosophy/Goals, Library/Media Services, and Media Center evaluations. The Board approved the payment of the April 2010 bills.
There were no presentations. Andrew Fairchild, Board president, read a thank you note from Robert, Kerry, and Cameron Dubbert regarding the Board’s decision to rehire Dr. Wolf as secondary principal. There were no citizens’ comments.
Arlen Provancha, Superintendent, gave an update on the construction project. Superintendent Provancha presented Board policy updates along with a summary of each. The Board will vote on the policy updates at the May meeting.
The Board approved the list of 2010 graduates, contingent upon the completion of all graduation requirements. The Board voted to have an open chair placed in honor of the deceased graduate, Shana Sutton, and name printed in the program.
Superintendent Provancha gave the monthly transportation report. The Board voted to grant Mr. Provancha permission to sign a shelter agreement with the American Red Cross. Mr. Provancha reported on a recent safety inspection and student handbook calendar donations. Mr. Provancha read a letter from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) commending the District on its Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) testing process.
The Board voted to allow Project Prom to use District buses to transport students from Prom to the Project Prom location. The Board voted to grant Mr. Provancha permission to set up a scholarship in memory of Shana Sutton. The Board voted to send a letter stating Mr. Provancha is the preschool program contact. Mr. Provancha presented the 2010-2011 preliminary budget. The Board voted to give raises to all employees.
Natalie Gibson, Elementary Principal, presented the elementary attendance report. She reported on the Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) School Evaluation Tool (SET), MAP testing, elementary Art Show and Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting, upcoming professional development day, and PLC review. She announced the Spring Concert is Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. and fifth grade graduation will be May 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Steven Wolf, Secondary Principal, provided the middle/high school attendance, In School Suspension (ISS) overview, tardy, and credit recovery reports. He reported on the Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities. Dr. Wolf commended the FFA team for its state competition accomplishments. He announced the high school was designated a 2009-2010 Missouri State High School Athletic Association (MSHSAA) Leadership School. He gave an update on the A+ application process and the Missouri Options program. He made announcements regarding several upcoming events.
At 8:44 p.m., the Board voted to move into Executive Session. The Board voted to approve the March 16, 2010 Executive Session minutes. The Board approved the extra duty assignments as presented. The Board voted to employ Michele Koelling as the Vocational Agriculture instructor and Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor. The Board voted to continue employment for all non-certified staff. At 10:19, the Board voted to return to Regular Session. The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:19 p.m.