January
2008
Community R-VI Board
of Education Update
The Community R-VI Board of Education met in Regular Session on Tuesday January 15, 2008. The Board approved the amended agenda and the following consent items: the minutes of the Regular Session held December 18, 2007 and Special Session held December 20, 2007, the transfer from the general fund to the teacher's fund to cover monthly expenditures, and the Nurse’s Report for January.
Those who have currently filed as candidates for Board of Education Director include Becky Schafer, Linda Robbins, Incumbent Andrew Fairchild, and Incumbent Glenn Jensen, Jr. The Board approved the ballot, which will include the addition of any other candidates, who file by the deadline of January 22, 2008 and meet the criteria for Board of Education Director. The seats of Debby Nichols, Andrew Fairchild and Glenn Jensen, Jr. will be open for the April 8, 2008 Board of Education Director election.
The Board approved payment of January 2008 bills.
Vocational Agriculture Instructor Don Hanson and Ag students Max Miller, Mark Welschmeyer, Matt Jensen, Aryn Knipfel gave a presentation about the FFA National Convention they attended this year.
Board President Warren Hale read a thank you note from Audrain County Area Public School Retirees President Karen Holbrook.
The Board reviewed the bus bid analysis. Three companies submitted bus bids and also had buses available for viewing before the Board of Meeting–Central States, Midwest Transit Equipment, and Ponder Equipment. Bus Mechanic Eric Curtis and Transportation Director Cheryl Snyder provided their thoughts on which bus to consider for purchase. The Board voted to purchase the 2009 IC/CE 71 Passenger Bus (International Engine) with the child restraint seats and warning lights monitor from Midwest Transit Equipment. The cost of this bus is $71,360 before the trade allowance or the additional costs for the child restrain seats or warning lights monitor.
Architect Martin Meyer and the Board reviewed and discussed the listing of estimated costs for the items on the District’s Improvement List. The Board determined which items they would like to fund using money obtained from a bond issue.
The Board passed a resolution calling for a Special School Bond Election
to be held on April 8, 2008.
The Board of Education of the Community R-VI School District, Missouri determined that in order to meet the District’s capital improvement needs, it is necessary to borrow a sum of One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,700,000) and to issue bonds of the District for the payment of that loan.
The Board determined the following capital improvement needs: funds for the demolition and removal of existing boiler system and oil tank; the replacement and installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, windows, lighting for improved energy efficiency to the existing facilities of the District; to complete roof replacements on the high school, old gym, cafeteria and kitchen; to enclose walkway between high school and Ag building; remodel six (6) bathrooms for improved energy efficiency and ADA compliance; remodel high school science lab for energy efficiency and safety compliance; replace middle school and high school lockers; and to complete other remodeling, upgrade and repair improvements to the existing facilities of the District
The Board voted to continue with the Umbrella Liability Insurance Coverage through the district insurance carrier M.U.S.I.C (Gallagher Bassett) at a cost of $2,872.00.
The Board added Amanda Jensen to the district substitute teacher list.
Middle School/High School Principal Jake Moss provided the updates to the Professional Development Plan; the Board voted to accept those changes.
The Board voted to hold High School Graduation Commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Superintendent Arlen Provancha provided the monthly transportation report. Elementary Principal Natalie Gibson provided elementary attendance and enrollment. Middle School/High School Principal Jake Moss provided middle school/high school enrollment and attendance.
While in Executive Session, the Board voted to extend Superintendent Arlen Provancha’s contract to June 30, 2010.
The next regular Board of Education Meeting will be February 19, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the school library.