The Community R-VI Board of Education met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.  Tresa Hodges, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Board approved the agenda.  The Board approved the August 18, 2009 Regular Board of Education Meeting and the August 24, 2009 Tax Rate Hearing 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 M.U.S.I.C. Annual Renewal Form.

The Board reviewed and approved the following District Evaluations:  Buildings and Grounds, and Professional Development.  District Evaluations for the Guidance program were sent out but none were returned.

The Board approved the payment of September 2009 bills. 

There were no presentations, Board comments, nor citizen comments.

Arlen Provancha, District Superintendent, gave an update on the construction project.  Mr. Provancha also reviewed billing and payments made.

The Board approved an amended 2009-2010 Budget.  This amended budget has been updated to contain the most current information regarding revenues and expenditures.

The Board approved the adoption of the following revised Board policies and regulations:  P1430, P2130, P2400, P2663, P2920, P4110, P6275, R2130, R2400, R2663, R3110, R3380, R4120, R4321 and R6275. The District website will be updated to reflect the revisions.

The Board approved the revised 2009-2010-school calendar.  The new calendar will have 174 days of attendance, which would include the following attendance dates:  November 25, December 21, and December 22 with 12:30 p.m. dismissals on November 25 and December 22. 
The Board also approved moving the early release Professional Development Committee (PDC) day from November 13 to November 19 due to Community R-VI hosting the conference vocal music contest on Thursday, November 19.  Approximately 250 students will be on campus that day.

The Board approved establishing a checking account in which all cafeteria money collected by the District will be deposited.  The Board voted to accept the bid from Getz.

Arlen Provancha, Superintendent, gave the monthly Transportation Report.  Mr. Provancha also mentioned a letter that was published in The Mexico Ledger’s Open Forum that was in support of the District’s preschool program.

Natalie Gibson, Elementary Principal, presented the elementary attendance and enrollment.  Mrs. Gibson also noted the change in responsibilities between the elementary and middle/high school counselors.  Mrs. Gibson reported that the August/September assembly would be held on Wednesday, September 30 at 11:45 a.m.  She reviewed MAP score improvements in the areas of Communication Arts and Mathematics.  She noted a free field trip would be held for approximately 60 students to celebrate their achievements.  Mrs. Gibson stated that Red Ribbon Week would be October 26-30.  The theme will be “School Rocks Drug Free.”  She discussed elementary programs to encourage reading. 

Steven Wolf, Secondary Principal, provided the middle school/high school attendance and enrollment.  Dr. Wolf reported on the credit recovery program and end of course data.  He reported on Future Farmers of America (FFA) activities.  Dr. Wolf is exploring the feasibility of various sports cooperatives with surrounding area schools.  He discussed the District’s eligibility for A+ status for the 2010-2011 school year.  Dr. Wolf distributed athletic schedules. 

The Board voted to move into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m.  While in Executive Session, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the Executive Session held on August 18, 2009.

Superintendent Provancha stated the Martinsburg Farm Elevator gas cards had been stolen.  This incident has been reported to the Audrain County Sheriff’s department.

Dr. Wolf explained the job responsibility changes that were made between the elementary and middle/high school counselors.  There was no breach of contract with the changes.  Natalie Gibson reported on student matters.

The Board voted to return to Regular Session at 8:50 p.m.  The Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m.