Ballard R-II Schools

RR 1 Box 497 – Butler, MO 64730

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING –January 18, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Absent: Bob Kagarice, Richie Eidson

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

Guests: None

AGENDA was reviewed.

Ø Motion by Larry Bergschneider to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent Larry Bergschneider: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

MINUTES of the December 16, 2009, Regular Board of Education Meeting were reviewed. (attached)

Ø Motion by Eileen Parks to approve the December 16, 2009, Board of Education Meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent Larry Bergschneider: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

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

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the December Financial Report. Seconded by Larry Bergschneider.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent Larry Bergschneider: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve payment of January bills and payroll. Seconded by Larry Bergschneider.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent Larry Bergschneider: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

OPEN COMMUNICATION – None

OLD BUSINESS

A. Discussed the PTO’s plan to purchase a wireless microphone set to add to our sound system.

Ø Motion by Larry Bergschneider to allow PTO to pursue purchase of a wireless microphone set. Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent Larry Bergschneider: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

NEW BUSINESS

A. Reviewed the Ballard R-II School District Wellness Policy. (attached)

Ø Motion by Eileen Parks to adopt the Ballard R-II School District Wellness Policy as attached. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent Larry Bergschneider: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

B. Discussed snow make-up days. One day was made up today, 1/18/10, so at this time we have 2 more days to make-up. Mr. Stark recommends using February 15 and May 19.

Ø Motion by Larry Bergschneider to approve using February 15 and May 19 as make-up days. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent 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 February.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. Reviewed the School Climate Program Evaluation as completed by Mr. Siebeneck. (attached)

B. Discussed the February Board of Education Meeting.

Ø Motion by Larry Bergschneider to plan the February Board of Education Meeting for Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent 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.)

Ø Motion by Eileen Parks to enter Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent Larry Bergschneider: 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:

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the December 16, 2009, Executive Session minutes. Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent Larry Bergschneider: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Larry Bergschneider to extend Mr. Stark’s contract to the 2011/2012 school year. The salary for the 2010/2011 school year has been set at $76,730 and the salary for the 2011/2012 school year will not be less than $76,730. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent Larry Bergschneider: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Absent Eileen Parks: Yes

Richie Eidson: Absent Larry Bergschneider: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes