Board of Education Meeting Update
June 15, 2010
The Community R-VI Board of Education met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Andrew Fairchild, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Board voted to approve the agenda, the May 18, 2010 meeting minutes, and the transfer from the general fund to the teacher's fund to cover monthly expenditures. The Board voted to set the tax rate hearing for Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The regular Board meeting will follow.
The Board approved all necessary transfers, including the allowed transportation transfer, as well as amending the budget to equal actual expenditures and revenues at the end of the fiscal year. The Board voted to approve the solicitation of bids for dairy products, bakery products, and fuel and lubricants. The Board appointed Arlen Provancha and Dale Marshall as District Safety Coordinators. The Board elected DeAnn Gould as Board Secretary. The Board approved the resignation of Teresa Wortmann as the District’s Registered Nurse supervisor, effective at the end of the 2009-2010 school year. The Board approved payment of the June 2010 bills.
There were no presentations. Board President Fairchild read thank you notes from Donald Hanson, Jean Robnett, Pam Hollowood, Vicki Briggs, and Mary Thomas. Mr. Fairchild also read a thank you note for a donation that was given to the Mexico Handi-Shop.
There were no citizen’s comments. There was no old business.
The Board approved the 2010-2011 preliminary budget. The Board voted to amend the 2010-2011 calendar by changing September 3, 2010 to a full day of professional development for all staff and to hold parent teacher conferences on September 28 and 30, 2010. The Board voted to hire Klingner and Associates, P. C. to do required work on the lagoon.
Arlen Provancha, Superintendent, gave the monthly transportation report and an update on the end of year payments. The Board voted to approve solicitation of bids to resurface the circle drive. The Board voted to expand the fire alarm system to the high school, of which work will be completed by the end of July 2010.
Mr. Provancha stated the District has received donations in memory of Charles Stone. Those donations will be used to purchase, and install, a new flagpole. Mr. Provancha announced that Head Start will hold an open house on June 24, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. for the Community Early Learning Center.
The Board voted to modify the salary schedule by adding a step for employees who hold a Master’s degree and 30 years or more in the District. The Board voted to hold a meeting on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing bank bids, and possibly selecting a family and consumer science teacher.
Natalie Gibson, Elementary Principal, presented the elementary attendance report. She stated there were six elementary students who attained perfect attendance. She gave an update on the end of year awards assembly, summer school, Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Academy, and the upcoming poker run. The poker run will be held July 10, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as a fundraiser for the elementary Cardinals tickets.
Steven Wolf, Secondary Principal, provided the In School Suspension (ISS) overview, monthly credit recovery, and yearly credit recovery reports. He gave an update on the Missouri Options program, the 2010-2011 master class schedule, family and consumer science position, and end of course exams, and the Eastern Missouri (EMO) conference principals meeting.
At 8:09 p.m., the Board voted to move into Executive Session. The Board voted to approve the May 18, 2010 Executive Session minutes. The Board voted to return to Regular Session at 8:25 p.m. The Board voted to adjourn at 8:25 p.m.