Board of Education Meeting Update
January 19, 2010
The Community R-VI Board of Education met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Tresa Hodges, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Board voted to modify the agenda by adding the A+ Student Handbook as an item under Old Business. The Board approved the transfer from the general fund to the teacher's fund to cover monthly expenditures. The Board approved the monthly nurse's report. The Board approved the addition of Rebekah Cantwell, Latisha Porter, and Cheri Provancha to the District substitute teacher list. The Board reviewed and approved the April 6, 2010 ballot. The Board reviewed and approved the Vocational Program (which includes Agriculture, Business, and Family and Consumer Science) evaluations.
The Board voted to approve the December 15, 2009 Regular Board of Education Meeting minutes. The Board approved payment of the January 2010 bills.
Freeda Forman, circulation clerk of The Vandalia Leader, gave a presentation regarding news coverage of Community R-VI events. Ms. Forman encouraged the District to send news to the paper by Monday at 5:00 p.m.
Tresa Hodges read a note from Missouri State High School Athletic Association (MSHSAA) complimenting our varsity girls’ team on their outstanding sportsmanship during a difficult game against Silex High School on Friday, January 15, 2010.
There were no Board or citizen comments.
Arlen Provancha, Superintendent, gave an update on the construction project.
Steven Wolf, Secondary Principal, briefly reviewed the A+ Student Handbook. The Board voted to approve the A+ Student Handbook as presented.
The Board voted to accept the professional development guidelines, which included an updated budget and activities. The Board voted to hold graduation on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Superintendent Provancha presented a copy of the District’s 2009 4th Cycle Annual Performance Report (APR). Mr. Provancha gave the monthly Transportation Report. He made some staff-related announcements. The Board voted to accept a signed lease agreement between the District and Head Start for property rental.
Mr. Provancha gave an update on Race to the Top. Also, he presented a tentative itinerary on the Missouri Association of Rural Education (MARE).
Natalie Gibson, elementary principal, presented the elementary attendance report. She presented information on the “What” and “Where” Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) referrals. Mrs. Gibson showed PBS student pictures demonstrating Safe, Respectful, and Responsible behaviors. She stated the elementary staff is working on summer school themes. Mrs. Gibson stated third grade will conduct a “Community Cares for Haiti” change drive. Proceeds will benefit the residents of Haiti. She announced that Tori Sims, preschool teacher, will be recognized by Head Start as 2009 Teacher of the year. Mrs. Gibson reported the special education program will apply for grants.
Steven Wolf, secondary principal, provided the middle/high school attendance report. He gave a report on the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. Dr. Wolf presented data on the credit recovery class and the In School Suspension (ISS) tardy report.
Dr. Wolf commended students Paige Harris (1st Place), Kaitlyn Orr (2nd Place), and Tina McCoskey (3rd Place) for placing in the Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. Also, he commended Tina McCoskey on winning a Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) “Drivin’ Clean at 16” gas card. Because Tina is a monthly drawing winner, her name will be placed in the MODOT scholarship drawing. Dr. Wolf announced Andrew Bertels and Bridgett McGrew were crowned Homecoming king and queen.
Dr. Wolf gave an update on the District’s conference and MSHAA classification. He stated the next A+ Committee meeting will be in February.
At 8:20 p.m., the Board voted to move into Executive Session. The Board approved the December 15, 2009 Executive Session minutes.
Mrs. Gibson reported on students’ progress. Steven Wolf, secondary principal, commended Gage Graves for turning in a $50.00 bill to the high school office. Various student concerns were addressed. At 9:35 p.m., Superintendent Arlen Provancha dismissed building principals.
Mr. Provancha asked that during the superintendent’s evaluation, the Board not extend his contract past June 30, 2011. At which time, Mr. Provancha will retire. President Tresa Hodges dismissed Mr. Provancha for purposes of conducting evaluations.
The Board conducted its yearly self-evaluation. Discussion ensued. Tresa Hodges read Mr. Provancha’s letter of resignation effective July 1, 2011. The Board conducted the superintendent’s evaluation. Discussion ensued. Tresa Hodges will schedule a meeting with Mr. Provancha to review his evaluation.
The Board voted to return to Regular Session at 10:38 p.m. The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:38 p.m.