Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order by President Susan Feeback at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary library.

Roll Call:

Six members were present at the time of roll call, Bobby Hoffman arrived at 6:32 p.m.

Board Norms:

Board members reviewed the norms they set on January 28, 2010.

Agenda:

A motion by Jeff Miller, second by Pat Zvacek to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion carried 6-0.

Consent Agenda:

A motion by Jeff Miller, second by Darrin Anderson to approve the consent agenda as presented which included:  1) Minutes from the February 8, 2010 regular meeting and February 18 & March 3^, 2010 special sessions; 2) Payment of Bills and Financial Statement.  Motion carried 6-0.

Communications:

None.

Public Comment:

None.

Reports:

1. Technology Report—Julie Brunner shared the technology report with the Board.  Mrs. Brunner pointed out that while the District has made great strides in technology, the District is not where she wants to be yet.  She said they are working toward goals despite the budget constraints.  (Report attached to minutes.)
2. Vocational Report—Ginger Jones reported on the business, FACS, and agriculture vocational programs.  She reported that over 100 students are enrolled in business classes, 114 in FACS classes, and 169 in Ag classes. (Report attached to the minutes.)
3. Curriculum & instruction—Donna Fizer updated the Board on the MO Improvement Grants that the district is applying for.  Both of these grants are no-match grants for the District.  Laurelyn Roberts, H.S. teacher, shared a demonstration of e2020, a credit recovery program, that is currently being piloted with H.S. students and more licenses will be funded through the improvement grant if awarded.  (Report attached to the minutes.)
4. Superintendent’s Report-

• MSBA Video—Brent Ghan, MSBA, narrated the March MSBA report.  Mr. Ghan reported on the state budget and proposed cuts, collective bargaining, and the spring meetings.

Old Business:

None.  

New Business:

1. Career Ladder Plan—Goldie Edwards presented the career ladder plan for 2010-11 school year.  A motion by Jeff Miller, second by Rodger McConville to approve the plan as presented, the application, and participation in the career ladder plan with the stipulation that the District will revisit participation if the State cuts funding.  Motion carried 7-0.
2. Summer School—Donna Fizer presented the 2010 summer school plans.  The District will operate a fee based credit recovery program for MS and HS only, along with Extended School year services for special needs students that qualify from June 7^th-18^th, 8:00 am-2:30 pm.  No transportation or food services will be provided.  A motion by Jeff Miller, second by Pat Zvacek to approve the summer school plan as presented.  Motion carried 7-0.
3. MSBA Agreement—A motion by Jeff Miller, second by Rodger McConville to approve the MSBA full maintenance service agreement as presented.  Motion carried 7-0.
4. Staff Reductions—A motion by Pat Zvacek, second by Jeff Miller to approve the staffing reductions by eliminating 4 FTE certified positions (P.T. HS business, P.T. HS Health, 1 HS English, 1 HS Math, and 1 MS Health) and 4 coaching positions (MS Football, Freshman VB, Freshman Baseball, and Freshman Boy’s BB).  Motion carried 7-0.
5. 2010-11 Certified Salary Schedule and Extra Duty Schedules—Helen Hodges, Salary and Welfare Chairperson, addressed the Board.  She stated that the teachers did not expect a raise on the base, but would appreciate not being “frozen” and allow movement on the scale.  She also noted that they understood that insurance premiums were not known at this time, but would appreciate the board continuing 100% payment of benefits.  As a final note, Mrs. Hodges stated the teachers appreciate any future

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consideration they could give the teachers in better financial times.  Mr. Ringen presented the salary schedules and noted that while there was no increase on the base, movement on the scales is being allowed.  A motion by Pat Zvacek, second by Sonya Corrigan to approve the 2010-11 certified and extra duty schedules as presented.  Motion carried 7-0.

Policy Review:

1. Section E—The Board reviewed the board policies ECA through EIA.
2. 1^st Reading of Board Policies--

• ADF-AP—District Wellness Program
• DIE, DIE-AP—Audits
• DJC—Bidding Requirements—(Rescind)
• DJF, DJF-AF1, DJF-AF2, DJF-AF3, DJF-AF4, DJF,-AP1, DJF-AP2—Purchasing
• FEF, FEF-AP1—Construction Contracts Bidding and Awards
• GBBDA, GBBDA-AF—Family Medical Leave
• GBCC—Staff Cell Phone Use
• GBE-AF—Staff Health and Safety
• GBEBC—Criminal Background Checks
• GBH—Staff/Student Relations
• GBL-AF2, GBL-AF4—Personnel Records
• GCD—Professional Staff Recruiting and Hiring
• GCN—Evaluation of Professional Staff
• GDC—Support Staff Recruiting and Hiring
• GDL—Support Staff Development Opportunities
• IC—Academic Calendar/Year/Day
• IGAEB-AF—Teaching About Human Sexuality
• IGBA, IGBA-AF2, IGBA-AP1, IGBA-AP3—Programs for Students with Disabilities
• IGCE—District-Sponsored Instruction Options
• IKF—Graduation Requirements
• IKFB—Graduation Exercises
• IL—Assessment Program
• IND—School Ceremonies and Observances
• JEA—Compulsory and Part-Time Attendance
• JEC—School Admissions
• JED, JED-AP1, JED-AP2—Student Absences and Excuses
• JG—Student Discipline
• JGE-AP1—Discipline of Students with Disabilities
• JHCB, JHCB-AP—Immunization of Students
• JHDA-AF—Surveying, Analyzing or Evaluating Students (Rescind)
• JO-AF1—Student Records (Rescind)

Miscellaneous:

1. MSBA Spring Meeting—April 15, 2010, Marshall
2. Bond  Presentation Schedule—Board members were presented with an updated bond presentation schedule.

Executive Session:

A motion by Jeff Miller, second by Rodger McConville to hold an executive session following the April 12, 2010, Board meeting as per section 610.022.  After roll call vote, motion carried 7-0.

A motion by Jeff Miller, second by Pat Zvacek to hold an executive session tonight as per section 610.021 (3) hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting particular employees; (12) sealed bids and related documents until the bids are opened; sealed proposals and related documents   until all proposals are rejected; or any documents related to a negotiated contract until a contract is executed; and (1) Legal action, causes of action of litigations.  After roll call vote, motion carried 7-0.

Adjournment:

A motion by Jeff Miller , second by Rodger McConville, to adjourn the open session at 7:25 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.