Board of Education Meeting Update
October 20, 2009
The Community R-VI Board of Education met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Tresa Hodges, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
The Board approved the agenda. The Board approved the September 15, 2009 Regular Board of Education Meeting minutes. 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 the following individuals to the District substitute teacher list: Andrea Ankron, Kris Cross, Kimberley McClenning, Karissa Scott, and Jane Summers.
The Board reviewed and approved the following District evaluations: Assessment, Curriculum, and Public Relations. The Board approved the payment of September 2009 bills. There were no presentations. A thank you note was read for supporting the Future Farmers of America (FFA) shooting sports events. There were no citizen comments.
Arlen Provancha, District Superintendent, gave an update on the construction project.
Cheryl Snyder, District Transportation Director, presented the 2009-2010 bus routes.
The Board approved the routes.
Superintendent Provancha gave the monthly Transportation Report. Mr. Provancha complimented the two new counselors on their efforts towards the Missouri Student Information System (MOSIS) data upload. Mr. Provancha announced that according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s secure Preliminary 2009 Annual Performance Reports (APRs), the District received 13 of 14 possible, which is up from last year. The Board voted to grant Mr. Provancha permission to seek bids to add air conditioner in the new gym.
Natalie Gibson, Elementary Principal, presented the elementary attendance and enrollment. She noted fifth grade students and staff did a radio interview discussing technology. Mrs. Gibson reported that on October 16, elementary staff was trained in Essential Learning Outcomes. The training will be continued on November 19.
Mrs. Gibson stated that Red Ribbon Week will be October 26-30. The theme will be “School Rocks Drug Free.” There will be an assembly on October 30 at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Gibson mentioned guests complimented how well behaved the elementary students were when the guests visited our school.
Steven Wolf, Secondary Principal, provided the middle school/high school attendance and enrollment. Dr. Wolf gave an update on the progress students are making who uses the A+ software. In addition, he gave an update on In-School-Suspension (ISS). Dr. Wolf reported staff attended an A+ seminar in Fulton, Missouri. Information gathered at the seminar will be used to help staff develop and implement new strategies for working with students.
Dr. Wolf stated 12 students were attending the National FFA Convention. The convention will be held October 20-24 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Wolf stated the FFA chapter is considering hosting sporting events in the 2010-2011 school year.
Dr. Wolf reported that on October 16, the secondary staff was trained in how data is used. He reported that he and Mr. Provancha attended a chemical removal and tornado safety training.
Dr. Wolf stated a financial aid program will be held on October 21 and 22. He also reported two students were selected for All-Conference softball and two students were selected for All-District choir. Dr. Wolf reported there will be a staff ensemble for the Veteran’s Day assembly on November 12 and for the Holiday program. He thanked the Van-Far counselor for helping to counsel students during the loss of one of their classmates. The Board approved a fundraiser that that would benefit the 6th through high school choirs.
The Board voted to move into Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. While in Executive Session, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the Executive Session held on September 15, 2009. Superintendent Provancha stated he and Dr. Wolf have been subpoenaed to appear in court on October 30, 2009 regarding a theft. The Board voted to return to Regular Session at 8:34 p.m. The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.