Ballard R-II Schools

RR 1 Box 497 – Butler, MO 64730

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING – February 16, 2010 – 7:30 p.m.

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

Present:  Gene Morris, Larry Bergschneider, Richie Eidson, Eileen Parks, Jerry Oswald, Tina Oerke

Absent:  Bob Kagarice

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

Guests:  Richard Wells and John Glenn of Clinton Technical School

 

Ř       Motion by Larry Bergschneider to approve the Public Hearing agenda as presented.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Absent                                     Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

*Bob Kagarice arrived at 7:35

 

Reviewed the proposed 2010/2011 school calendar.  The proposed date to begin the 2010/2011 school year is August 23, 2010.  This date is more than ten calendar days prior to Labor Day, September 6, 2010.  Discussion.

 

Ř       Motion by Eileen Parks to approve the proposed 2010/2010 school calendar with one amendment, making November 24 an out-of-session day.  Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

Ř       Motion by Jerry Oswald to adjourn the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m.  Seconded by Larry Bergschneider.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING –February 16, 2010, following Public Hearing

Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Gene Morris, President.

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

Absent:  None

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

Guests:  Richard Wells and John Glenn of Clinton Technical School

 

AGENDA was reviewed.  Noted need to add item to Open Communication: Representatives from Clinton Technical School.

Ř       Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the agenda as amended.  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

MINUTES of the January 18, 2010, Regular Board of Education Meeting were reviewed.  (attached) 

Ř       Motion by Eileen Parks to approve the January 18, 2010, Board of Education Meeting minutes as presented.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald. (Bob Kagarice and Richie Eidson did not vote, as they were not present at the January meeting.)

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Did not vote                            Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Did not vote                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

FINANCIAL REPORT reviewed for January, as well as February bills to be paid.  (attached)

Ř       Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve the January Financial Report.  Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

Ř       Motion by Larry Bergschneider to approve payment of February bills and payroll.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

OPEN COMMUNICATION

A.      Richard Wells & John Glenn of Clinton Technical School are visiting in honor of Career and Technical Education Month.  Thanked the board for sending students to Clinton Technical School and invited them to the Open House on February 17.  They also conveyed to the board that they would like to host a Ballard Board of Education meeting next school year at the Technical School.

 

OLD BUSINESS

A.      Discussed our computer network servers.  We are currently using servers for which Windows will discontinue support and updates in July.

Ř       Motion by Eileen Parks to approve upgrading our network with two new servers.  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

B.       Discussed combination heater/fan/lights that have been in storage for several years.  Mr. Stark will attempt to find a home for them since they are not needed by the district.

 

NEW BUSINESS

A.      Reviewed the latest Financial Management Risk Assessment as completed by Rick Stark.  (attached)

Ř       Motion by Tina Oerke to approve the Financial Management Risk Assessment as presented.  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

B.       Discussed the Ballard Summer Ball Association’s use of the ball field for their summer leagues.

Ř       Motion by Eileen Parks to approve the Ballard Summer Ball Association’s use of the ball field for their summer leagues.  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

C.       Reviewed proposed classroom changes for the 2010/2011 school year.  Mr. Stark proposes moving the Ag classes to the shop building, Social Studies to the current Ag room, Special Education to the current Social Studies room, Title I to the current Special Education room, and Speech to the current Title I room.

Ř       Motion by Tina Oerke to approve classroom changes for 2010/2011 as proposed.  Seconded by Richie Eidson

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

D.      Jeff Doty has volunteered time and materials to add two swing sets with three swings per set to the playground.  He would be supervising his son in this as an Eagle Scout project.  These would be located between the old playground area and the new area.  We would only need to purchase chains and seats.  Discussed.   Consensus to allow Mr. Doty to proceed under supervision of administration.

 

E.       Administration has been approached about the possibility of putting diaper changing stations in the north restrooms.  Discussed.  Mr. Stark will investigate options.  Consensus to proceed.

 

F.       Discussed days missed due to bad weather.  Mr. Stark recommends using May 20 for the one day we have left to make-up.

Ř       Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve using May 20, 2010 as a make-up day.   Seconded by Eileen Parks.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

Ř       Motion by Bob Kagarice to extend 3rd quarter to end on March 10, 2010 due to days missed during the quarter.  Seconded by Eileen Parks

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

A.      Current enrollment is at 138.

B.       Reviewed recent events and the schedule of activities through the end of March.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A.      Reviewed the Vocational Education Program Evaluation as completed by Mr. Stark.  (attached)

 

B.       Reviewed the Professional Development Program Evaluation as completed by Mr. Stark.  (attached)

 

C.       Reviewed proposed revisions to the 2009/2010 Budget. (attached)

Ř       Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the revised 2009/2010 Budget as proposed.  Seconded by Eileen Parks.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

D.      Discussed the March Board of Education Meeting.

Ř       Motion by Larry Bergschneider to schedule the March Board of Education Meeting for Monday, March  15, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.  Seconded by Eileen Parks.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: 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 Tina Oerke.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

Returned to regular session at 9:20 p.m.  Decisions made in Executive Session are as follows:

Ř       Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the January 18, 2010, Executive Session minutes.  Seconded by Tina Oerke. (Bob Kagarice and Richie Eidson did not vote as they were not present at the January meeting.)

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Did not vote                            Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Did not vote                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

Ř       Motion by Bob Kagarice to accept Katie Thurman’s resignation with regret.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

 

Ř       Motion by Larry Bergschneider to offer a 2010/2011 principal’s contract to John Siebeneck with a salary increase of $3000, moving total salary from $57,200 in 2009/2010 to $60,200 in 2010/2011.  Seconded by Eileen Parks.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

            Gene Morris: Yes

 

Ř       Motion by Richie Eidson to adjourn at 9:25 p.m.  Seconded by Larry Bergschneider.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes