Ballard R-II Schools

RR 1 Box 497 – Butler, MO 64730

 

 

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING –April 20, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Gene Morris, President.

Present:  Gene Morris, Richie Eidson, Jerry Oswald, Bob Kagarice, Eileen Parks, Tina Oerke

Absent:  Larry Bergschneider

Admin:  Rick Stark, Superintendent; John Siebeneck, Principal; Kerri Loyd, Secretary

Guests:  Lawanda Engelhardt, Brittaney Schreiber

 

AGENDA was reviewed.  Added one item to New Business:  Stage Curtains.

Ř       Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the agenda as amended.  Seconded by Eileen Parks.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Larry Bergschneider: Absent

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

MINUTES of the March 15, 2010, Regular Board of Education Meeting were reviewed.  (attached) 

Ř       Motion by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Richie Eidson to approve the March 15, 2010, Board of Education Meeting minutes as presented.  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Larry Bergschneider: Absent

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

FINANCIAL REPORT reviewed for March, as well as April bills to be paid.  (attached)

Ř       Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the March Financial Report.  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Larry Bergschneider: Absent

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

Ř       Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve payment of April bills and payroll.  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Larry Bergschneider: Absent

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS

A.      Reviewed the Certification of Election Results received from the Bates County Clerk for the April 6, 2010 Board of Education election to fill two open seats.  (attached)  Results are as follows: Larry Bergschneider 51, Rusty Claiborne 30, Jerry Oswald 60, and Lawanda Engelhardt 86.

Ř       Motion by Eileen Parks to accept the results of the April 6, 2010 Board of Education election.  Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Larry Bergschneider: Absent

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

FINAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE 2009/2010 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Ř       Motion by Tina Oerke to adjourn this final meeting of the 2009/2010 Board of Education.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Larry Bergschneider: Absent

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

CALL TO ORDER OF THE 2010/2011 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Meeting called to order by Rick Stark, Superintendent

Present:  Gene Morris, Richie Eidson, Jerry Oswald, Bob Kagarice, Eileen Parks, Tina Oerke, Lawanda Engelhardt

Absent:  None

Admin:  Rick Stark, Superintendent; John Siebeneck, Principal; Kerri Loyd, Secretary

Guests:  Brittaney Schreiber

 

OATH OF OFFICE was administered to Lawanda Engelhardt and Jerry Oswald by Rick Stark, Superintendent.

 

BOARD REORGANIZATION

A.      Election/appointment of officers for the 2010/2011 term.

President

Gene Morris nominated by Richie Eidson.  Seconded by Eileen Parks.

No other nominations received.

Ř       Votes for Gene Morris: 

            Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Lawanda Engelhardt:  Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Did not vote

Gene Morris elected president.

       

Vice-President

        Bob Kagarice nominated by Eileen Parks.  Seconded by Richie Eidson.

        No other nominations received.

Ř       Votes for Bob Kagarice:

            Bob Kagarice: Did not vote                            Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

Bob Kagarice elected vice-president.

 

Treasurer

Tina Oerke nominated by Jerry Oswald.  Seconded by Lawanda Engelhardt

No other nominations received.

Ř       Votes for Tina Oerke: 

            Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Lawanda Engelhardt:  Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Did not vote

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

Tina Oerke elected treasurer.

 

Secretary

Kerri Loyd nominated by Jerry Oswald.  Seconded by Eileen Parks.

No other nominations received.

Ř       Votes for Kerri Loyd:

            Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Lawanda Engelhardt:  Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

Kerri Loyd appointed secretary.

 

MARE Delegate

Eileen Parks nominated by Bob Kagarice.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

No other nominations received.

Ř       Votes for Eileen Parks:

            Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Did not vote

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Lawanda Engelhardt:  Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

Eileen Parks elected MARE delegate.

 

OPEN COMMUNICATION

A.      Read invitation to Baccalaureate on Sunday, April 25, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Church.

 

OLD BUSINESS

A.      Discussed recent additions by the PTO to the sound system in the gymnasium.  The sound was very good during recent plays and programs.  Consensus that nothing more is needed at this time, in relation to purchases.

 

B.       Discussed progress toward bids for employee health insurance.  Rates have not yet been received.  Consensus to hold a special board meeting after the BFCL Banquet on April 29 if rates are received by then, or after the Spring Music Concert on May 6 if necessary.

 

NEW BUSINESS

A.      Brittaney Schreiber presented the proposed Senior Trip itinerary.  (attached)

Ř       Motion by Tina Oerke to approve the itinerary as presented.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

B.       Discussed Kid Guard student accident insurance.  This is a voluntary accident insurance program offered to students, which meets requirements for sports participation.

Ř       Motion by Eileen Parks to approve offering Kid Guard student accident insurance to students for the 2010/2011 school year.  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

C.       Discussed possible improvements behind the shop building.  Bob Kagarice reviewed grade work needed for parking and drainage in that area.  He would like to find someone local who owns the proper equipment and who would be willing to donate their labor for a donation tax credit.  The school would cover the cost of fuel.  Other possibilities discussed include putting a concrete pad at the overhead door behind the shop building; building a storage shed for shop materials; and moving the weight equipment to a new location..  Also discussed installation of rear curtains on the stage.  Consensus to allow Bob to pursue donated labor for the grading work.  Other items tabled for further consideration.

Ř       Motion by Eileen Parks to authorize Bob Kagarice to proceed with grading if labor can be obtained.  Also to authorize payment for fuel and gravel for this project.  Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

A.      Student count is at 139.

B.       Reviewed calendar of events for the rest of April, as well as the May calendar.

C.       Reviewed the eighth grade for promotion and senior class for graduation.

Ř       Motion by Eileen Parks to approve promotion of all eighth grade students and graduation of all seniors, provided all required work is completed.  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A.      Reviewed the following proposed updates to Board of Education Policy:  Policies 2255, 2530, 2600, 2610,2620, 2640, 2655, 2662, 2672, 5620, 6140, 6250, 6255, 6320, 6440; and Regulations 1310, 2110, 2610, 2620, 2662, 2672, 5620, 6250, 6255. (attached)

Ř       Motion by Richie Eidson to adopt the above listed Policies and Regulations..  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

B.       Reviewed Budget amendments as requested by Mr. Stark. (attached)  In addition to line items listed, proposal is to add $2000 to LD Pupil Services.

Ř       Motion by Tina Oerke to approve the requested budget amendments.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

C.       Discussed the May Board of Education Meeting.

Ř       Motion by Jerry Oswald to schedule the May Board of Education Meeting for May 20, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.  Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION  (Closed session, including any record or vote, to the extent that it may relate to the following:  1. Legal actions, attorney work product or confidential discussions with legal counsel as provided in section 610.021, RSMo;  2. Student discipline matters or other confidential records relating to students protected from disclosure by laws as provided in section 610.021, RSMo;  3. Personnel matters when information concerning the performance or merit of employees is discussed or recorded as provided in section 610.021, RSMo;  4. Individually identifiable personnel records as provided in section 610.021, RSMo;  5. The lease, purchase, or sale of real estate as provided in section 610.021, RSMo.)

 

Ř       Motion by Jerry Oswald to enter Executive Session at 9:00 p.m.   Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

Returned to regular session at 9:45 p.m.  Decisions made in Executive Session are as follows:

Ř       Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the March 15, 2010 Executive Session minutes as presented.  Seconded by Tina Oerke. (Lawanda Engelhardt did not vote as she was not present at the March meeting.)

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Did not vote.

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

Ř       Motion by Eileen Parks to offer a 2010/2011 teaching contract to Katie Reece.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                    Gene Morris: Yes

 

Ř       Motion by Tina Oerke to approve the extra duty assignments as listed with the addition of Larry Bergschneider, Softball coach, and John Magoffin, Student Council, if each is willing, and Raelynn Kershner, Math Relays.  Seconded by Lawanda Engelhardt.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                    Gene Morris: Yes

 

Ř       Motion by Tina Oerke to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.  Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote:           Bob Kagarice: Yes                                   Eileen Parks: Yes

                    Richie Eidson: Yes                                   Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

                    Jerry Oswald: Yes                                    Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes