Ballard R-II Schools

RR 1 Box 497 – Butler, MO 64730

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

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

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

Absent: Eileen Parks

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

Guests: None

AGENDA was reviewed.

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Lawanda Engelhardt.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Yes Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

MINUTES of the April 20, 2010, Regular Board of Education Meeting and the May 6, 2010, Special Board of Education Meeting were reviewed. (attached)

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve the April 20, 2010, Board of Education Meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Yes Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Lawanda Engelhardt to approve the May 6, 2010, Special Board of Education Meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Jerry Oswald. (Richie Eidson did not vote, as he was not present at the May 6 meeting.)

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Did not vote Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

FINANCIAL REPORT reviewed for April, as well as May bills to be paid. (attached) Noted an error in the 7^th grade balance on the Student Activity Fund Report. An expense has been incorrectly posted to this account. This will be investigated and corrected.

Ø Motion by Tina Oerke to approve the April Financial Report with correction to the Student Activity Fund balance sheet. Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Yes Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve payment of May bills and payroll. Seconded by Lawanda Engelhardt.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Yes Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

OPEN COMMUNICATION - None

OLD BUSINESS

A. Discussed grading work behind the Agriculture building. Also discussed sidewalks for the north parking lot.

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to take out the trees between the northeast and northwest entrances and to pour sidewalks, all work to be completed before school starts. Seconded by Lawanda Engelhardt.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Yes Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

B. Discussed gym work planned for the summer, as well as minor work in classrooms.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Reviewed bid from Acme Floor Co., Inc. for refinishing the gym floor. (attached)

Ø Motion by Tina Oerke to accept the Acme Floor bid for gym floor refinishing, to be completed during the summer. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Yes Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

B. Reviewed the Special Education Local Compliance Plan. (available in district office)

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the Special Education Local Compliance Plan. Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Yes Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

C. Discussed the possibility of working with the Booster Club in purchasing sports uniforms. Basketball and volleyball are most in need of replacement. Consensus to approve.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

A. Student count is at 139.

B. Projected Kindergarten enrollment for 2010/2011 is 13.

C. Reviewed end-of-year activities.

D. Discussed the possibility of allowing upper level, science based, Agriculture classes to be used toward science credit. No action taken.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. Reviewed the Curriculum Development program evaluation as completed by John Siebeneck. (attached)

B. Reviewed Instructional Effectiveness/Assessment program evaluation as completed by John Siebeneck. (attached)

C. Discussed the June Board of Education Meeting.

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to schedule the June Board of Education Meeting for June 24, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

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.)

Ø Motion by Lawanda Engelhardt to enter Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Yes Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

Returned to regular session at 8:55 p.m. Decisions made in Executive Session are as follows:

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the April 20, 2010, Executive Session minutes. Seconded by Lawanda Engelhardt.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Yes Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Tina Oerke to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: Bob Kagarice: Yes Eileen Parks: Absent

Richie Eidson: Yes Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

Jerry Oswald: Yes Tina Oerke: Yes

Gene Morris: Yes