The Community R-VI Board of Education met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. The Board approved the minutes of the June 16, 2009 regular Board of Education Meeting and the transfer from the general fund to the teacher's fund to cover monthly expenditures.
The Board set athletic admission at $3.00 adult and $2.00 student, with a maximum of $7.00 per family. Also pricing on season tickets will be Adult Pass $25 for 10 Admissions and Student Pass for $10 for 10 Admissions, family will be a maximum of 2 punches on an adult pass. Family is defined as father, mother and those dependent children living in the same household. Lifetime Senior Citizens passes will be issued at no charge to patrons of the R-VI School District 65 years of age or older. Any senior citizen 65 years of age or older will be not be charged to attend athletic events.
The Board voted to set lunch prices at the same level as last school year: Elementary - $1.25; Secondary - $1.50; Adult - $2.00. Breakfast prices will also remain at the same cost as last school year: Elementary - $1.00; Secondary - $1.00; Adult - $1.25. Milk prices will remain at $.25 per carton.
The Board of Education adopted the guidelines of the Free and Reduced Lunch program. The program sets the prices for K-12 reduced lunch - $.40 and breakfast - $.30.
The Board voted to accept the resignations of Board of Education and Superintendent Secretary, Carol Benskin.
The Board approved payment of July 2009 Bills.
Board President Tresa Hodges read thank you notes from Jane Summers and Teresa Finder for the clock presented to them in honor of their retirement.
District Architect Martin Meyer presented information about the ongoing construction project and expected completion dates.
This Board reviewed dairy bids, bread bids and bids for fuel and lubricants. The Board approved the bid for fuel and lubricants from Martinsburg Farmers Elevator. The Board approved the milk bid from Kohl Wholesale. The board approved the bread bid from Goodwin's Grocery.
Superintendent Arlen Provancha provided the Transportation Report and Summer School Attendance. He reported the district received an Ed French/Martinsburg Bank and Trust Grant. Mr. Provancha also reported the annual district audit went very well.
Mr. Provancha reported for the Secondary and Elementary Principals indicating no significant changes were made to the Student Handbook and Faculty Handbook.
While in Executive session, the Board voted to offer employment as a district teacher to Darla Haines for the special education position and Board of Education and Superintendent Secretary to DeAnn Gould. The board voted to offer extra duty positions of assistant coach for Middle School Girls Basketball to Holly Gemes and assistant coach for Middle School Boys Basketball to James Benson.
The next regular Board of Education Meeting will be held August 18, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the school library.