Ballard R-II Schools

RR 1 Box 497 – Butler, MO 64730

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING – September 16, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Absent:  Eileen Parks, Richie Eidson, Bob Kagarice

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

Guests:  None

AGENDA reviewed.  One change noted: There will be no Audit Report this evening.

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the agenda as amended.  Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Absent                                     Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Absent                                    Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

MINUTES of the August 20, 2009, Regular Board of Education Meeting were reviewed.  (attached) 

Ø Motion by Larry Bergschneider to approve the August 20, 2009, Board of Education Meeting minutes as presented.  Seconded by  Tina Oerke.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Absent                                     Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Absent                                    Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

FINANCIAL REPORT reviewed for August, as well as September bills to be paid.  (attached)

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the August Financial Report.  Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Absent                                     Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Absent                                    Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

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

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Absent                                     Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Absent                                    Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

OPEN COMMUNICATION – None

OLD BUSINESS - None

NEW BUSINESS

A. Reviewed the following Policy updates: 1430, 2130, 2400, 2663, 2920, 4110, 6275, and the following Regulation updates: 2130, 2400, 2663, 3110, 3380, 4120, 4321, 6275.

Ø Motion by Larry Bergschneider to approve the following Policy updates: 1430, 2130, 2400, 2663, 2920, 4110, 6275, and the following Regulation updates: 2130, 2400, 2663, 3110, 3380, 4120, 4321, 6275.  Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Absent                                     Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Absent                                    Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

*Bob Kagarice arrived at 7:38 p.m.

*Eileen Parks arrived at 7:40 p.m.

B. Reviewed Food Service Revenue & Expenditure Report for 2008/2009.  (attached)

Ø Motion by Tina Oerke to approve adjustment to the Food Service final balance for 2008/2009.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           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 139.

B. Reviewed schedule of activities through the end of October.

C. Mt. Olivet Church is planning to donate Scholastic books for each elementary student.

D. Reviewed the MAP/EOC report.  (attached)

E. Mr. Siebeneck has investigated the A+ Program.  Reviewed pros and cons of establishing the program.  No action taken.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. Reviewed the Title One/Federal Program Evaluation as completed by Rick Stark.  (attached)

B. Reviewed proposed amendment to the 2009/2010 Budget. (attached)

Ø Motion by Eileen Parks to approve the proposed 2009/2010 Budget amendment.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.  

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Absent                                    Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

C. Discussed date for the October 2009 Board of Education meeting.

Ø Motion by Larry Bergschneider to set the next regular Board of Education meeting on October 22, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           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 Larry Bergschneider to enter Executive Session at 8:40 p.m.   Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Absent                                    Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

Returned to regular session at 8:50 p.m.  Decisions made in Executive Session are as follows:

Ø Motion by Tina Oerke to approve the August 20, 2009 Executive Session minutes as presented.  Seconded by Larry Bergschneider.  (Eileen Parks did not vote, as she was not present at the August 20, 2009 meeting.)

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

            Richie Eidson: Absent                                    Larry Bergschneider:  Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Tina Oerke to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.  Seconded by Larry Bergschneider.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Absent                                    Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes