The 2007-2008 operating levy is proposed at $3.45. The debt service levy is proposed at $.45, for a total tax levy of $3.90. After discussion, no action was taken. The tax rate for 2007-2008 will be set in the regular session meeting.

The Tax Rate Hearing was adjourned and President Warren Hale called the Community R-VI Board of Education Regular Session Meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. The Board approved the agenda and the following consent items: the minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting held July 11, 2007 and the transfer from the general fund to the teacher's fund to cover monthly expenditures.

The Board set the tuition for the 2007– 2008 school year at $4,800. The Board approved the 2007-2008 Substitute Teacher list.

The Board re-employed Teresa Wortmann R.N. to supervise School Nurse Lee Ann Meador L.P.N.

The Board approved the continuing agreement with Central Methodist College for Dual Credit Courses. Robert Fischer will be teaching a duel credit class through Moberly Area Community College. The Board approved the agreement with Moberly Area Community College.

The Board accepted the resignation of Aide Sherry Phillips and approved the required Code of Ethics Policy, which must be renewed every 2 years.

The Board approved payment of August 2007 bills.

Board President Warren Hale commented the school supply lists at Wal-Mart is sometimes incorrect. The Board discussed the Hwy 54 and 19 Intersection in front of the school and the possibility of adding an additional driveway out of the school parking lot. Board Member Tresa Hodges thanked the secretaries and bookkeeper for cooking the meal for the Board and Staff on Monday, August 20. The Board discussed the reasons the district does not offer sixth grade art class.

The Board voted to approve the proposed tax rate for 2007-2008 at $3.45 for the Incidental Fund, $0.45 for the Debt Service Fund, and a total levy of $3.90. This is the same tax rate as last year.

The Board gave permission to survey the patrons of Community R-VI to see if there is enough interest to support an after-school childcare program and establish a program if it can be self-supporting.

The Board voted to adopt new or revised Board Policies 2525, 6190, 1430 and 6530. Two of the policies are mandatory (deal with virtual instruction) and two of them are recommended (one deals with visitors and one with electronically stored data).

The Board acknowledged receipt of $7,135.80 from the Trustee for Margaret Grace Dillard Revocable Trust Agreement, which is to be used for a scholarship and asked Superintendent Arlen Provancha to create a Margaret Grace Dillard Scholarship Committee to formulate the rules and regulations for this scholarship.

The Board approved the resolution for authorization of the pre-payment (on March 1, 2008) of $50,000 principal amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2004.

Superintendent Arlen Provancha reported on the auditor’s visit in July. Mr. Provancha reviewed information about current fund balances and information prepared by L.J. Hart concerning the District’s ability to pursue the possibility of putting a Bond issue on the April ballot. Mr. Provancha reported that the elementary M.A.P. test scores improved significantly and the district made Annual Yearly Progress.

Mr. Provancha will survey the school district patrons regarding the Community Communicator.

Elementary Principal Natalie Gibson and Middle School/High School Principal Jake Moss commented on the newly installed School Information System Student Records program. Mr. Moss presented a request from FFA Sponsor Don Hanson for permission to attend FFA National Convention in October. The Board granted permission for the trip to FFA National Convention with the stipulation that a female sponsor also attends.

The Board discussed the possibility of applying for the A+ Program.

While in Executive Session, the Board employed Terry Hall as a district bus driver, Pamela Eady as an aide, Shonda Logerman as an elementary aide, Shanta’ Wheeler as an elementary aide, and Amber Wilcox as ITV aide.

The next Regular Board of Education Meeting will be Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 7 p.m.