Neosho, Missouri 64850
MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting Administrative Center April 15, 2013/7:00 P.M.
The following board members were present: Brett Day, Mike Stauffer, Chris Parks, Lynn Otey, Caroline Perigo, Steve Douglas, Phil Wise, and Superintendent Alma Stipp.
President Brett Day called the meeting to order.
Chris Parks led the board and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Steve Douglas made a motion to approve the agenda with the deletion of Consent Agenda Item: FEMA Plans for South and High School. Mike Stauffer seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 vote.
Special Reports and Recognitions Acceptance of April 2, 2013 Election
Phil Wise made a motion to approve the election results from the April 2, 2013 Board Election. Caroline Perigo seconded and the motion was carried with a unanimous 7-0 roll call vote.
Oath of Office
Tonya Patterson administered the Oath of Office to new board member, Jonathan Russell, and incumbent board member, Mike Stauffer.
Motion to Dissolve the Board of Education
Chris Parks made a motion to dissolve the Board of Education. Mike Stauffer seconded and the motion was carried with a unanimous 7-0 roll call vote.
Adjourn
Chris Parks made a motion to adjourn. Phil Wise seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 vote.
Mrs. Alma Stipp called the meeting to order.
Members Present: Brett Day, Mike Stauffer, Lynn Otey, Phil Wise, Steve Douglas, Caroline Perigo, Jonathan Russell, and Superintendent Alma Stipp.
Re-organization of the Board of Education
Election of Officers
Mike Stauffer nominated Brett Day as president of the board. Steve Douglas seconded and the motion was carried with a unanimous 7-0 roll call vote.
Steve Douglas nominated Phil Wise as vice-president of the board. Mike Stauffer seconded. Steve Douglas made a motion to cease nominations. Jonathan Russell seconded and the motion was carried with a unanimous 7-0 roll call vote.
Steve Douglas made a motion to nominate Mike Stauffer as the secretary of the board. Phil Wise made a motion to cease nominations. Steve Douglas seconded and the motion was carried with a unanimous 7-0 roll call vote.
Steve Douglas made a motion to elect Rob Singh as treasurer. Mike Stauffer seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 vote.
Phil Wise made a motion to adjourn. Mike Stauffer seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 vote.
President Day called the meeting to order. Special Reports and Recognitions Recognition of Students The board recognized band and choir students for their accomplishments. Also recognized were two students from the junior high who placed 8th in an on-line bridge building contest.
Students of the Month The board is recognizing the students of our district by inviting one from each school to sit at the board table and be symbolic of all students. Nate Rodriguez and Isaac Pendergraft are April’s students of the month. Both students received a book bag from Scholastic, Inc.
Employee of the Month In accordance with our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, we are recognizing employees of the school district who are providing exemplary service to the students of the Neosho R-5 School District. The following employees were recognized and received a special award from the board:
Certificated Employee of the Month Michael Strahan
Classified Employee of the Month Pat Sappington
Patron of the Month In accordance with our Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, we are recognizing friends of the school district who are providing exemplary service to the students of the Neosho R-5 School District. Lowe’s Home Improvement Store of Neosho was recognized as the friend of education for the month of April.
Recognition of Board Member
The board recognized Chris Parks for his time on the board.
Building Report Ryan Sheffield presented a PowerPoint presentation on the changes that have occurred at the Jefferson Street Campus this year.
Buildings and Grounds
Shawn Dilday spoke to the board regarding the Buildings and Grounds Department.
Business Education
A report regarding the district’s Business and Education Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Administrative Reports Administrative reports will be included in the board packets each month stating items of interest from each building principal and district directors. Mr. Douglas asked about the on-line payment process.
Public Participation
At each board meeting, a time is set aside for members of the audience to participate at school board meetings. No one signed up to speak.
Introduction of Administrator
Mrs. Stipp introduced Samantha Hamilton, new principal of Goodman Elementary, to the board.
Consent Agenda
Mrs. Stipp reviewed the Consent Agenda items with the board.
Phil Wise made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Caroline Perigo seconded and the motion was carried with a 6-0-1 vote. Lynn Otey abstained.
Approval of Minutes Approved minutes of the Board of Education meetings held on March 18, and April 11, 2013.
Student Attendance
Approved the attendance report for the month of March.
Cash Journal Approved the bills for March totaling $620,580.90.
Treasurer’s Report The board approved the treasurer’s report and the general ledger for March.
Acceptance of Resignations Accepted the following resignations:
Sarah Huber 3rd Grade Teacher Goodman Elementary School
Angela McCauley Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach Neosho Senior High School
Angela McCauley Head Varsity Dance Team Coach Neosho Senior High School
Cindy Guffey Nurse Field Early Childhood Center
Pauline Barrett Cook Food Service
Tomoko Curtis Cook Food Service
Pat Sappington Cook Food Service
Beverly Bowers Director of Food Service Food Service
Yader Mejia Custodian Neosho Middle School
Edna Butler Cook Food Service
Linda Brewner Guidance Secretary Neosho Senior High School
Dustin Bratzler Assistant Football Coach Neosho Senior High School
Dustin Bratzler Assistant Track Coach Neosho Senior High School
Jill Larson Cook Food Service
Melissa Branham Secretary Special Services
Employment of Personnel Accepted the recommendation to hire the following personnel:
New:
Kristin Hernandez Special Education Paraprofessional NCIS
Brittani Stephens 3rd Grade Teacher Central Elementary School
Christie Owens Communication Arts Teacher Neosho Junior High School
Shandon King FAC’s Teacher Neosho Junior High School
Charles Carpenter Communication Arts Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Jennifer Steelman Special Education Teacher Neosho Middle School
Destinie Roque Spanish Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Samantha Hamilton Principal Goodman Elementary School
Returning:
Roxie Barnes Special Education Paraprofessional Carver Elementary School
Christy Siquenza Title I Instructional Assistant Carver Elementary School
Lori Nimmo Special Education Paraprofessional Carver Elementary School
Kayleigh Saunders Special Education Paraprofessional Carver Elementary School
Connie Studdard Special Education Paraprofessional Carver Elementary School
Shawndel Rainwater Special Education Paraprofessional Carver Elementary School
Connie Rathmann Computer Aide Carver Elementary School
Lanelle Horton Library Assistant Carver Elementary School
Robyn Adams Nurse Carver Elementary School
Casey Weems Secretary Carver Elementary School
Alaina Burkhart Secretary Carver Elementary School
Missy Thomas Secretary Central Elementary School
Leah Isenhower Library Assistant Central Elementary School
Renee Whitley Nurse Central Elementary School
Phyllis Collinsworth Title 1Aide Central Elementary School
Becky Loveland Special Education Paraprofessional Central Elementary School
Ryan Fry Special Education Paraprofessional Central Elementary School
Amy Sims Computer Aide Central Elementary School
Amber Qualls Special Education Paraprofessional Central Elementary School
Miroslava Perez ESL Aide Central Elementary School
Mary Kimble Secretary Goodman Elementary School
Timberly Condreay Nurse Goodman Elementary School
Trudy Hay Library Assistant Goodman Elementary School
Michelle Wilson Title I Aide Goodman Elementary School
Rebekah Baslee Computer Aide Goodman Elementary School
Amber Ford Special Education Paraprofessional Goodman Elementary School
Christina Brewster Special Education Paraprofessional Goodman Elementary School
Marlene Allen Secretary Jefferson Street Campus
Danetta Morgan Secretary Neosho Junior High School
Kim Tyree Nurse Neosho Junior High School
Lisha Hardy Secretary, Enrollment Neosho High School
Crystal Franklin Secretary Neosho High School
Angela McCauley Secretary, Guidance Neosho High School
Teresa Jennings Secretary, Athletics Neosho High School
Jill Keplar Secretary Neosho High School
Lorena Eastin Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Jan Bright Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Velma Burdiss Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Diedra Evans Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Tyler Gripka Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Kristin Henton Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Rhonda Richmond Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Katelynn Shamblin Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Anna Carranco Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Alisha Harris Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Lynea Saimon Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho High School
Richard Wade ROTC Neosho High School
Mary Ann Enslow Library Aide Neosho High School
Dereck Price Security Guard Neosho High School
Cindy Sanders Nurse Neosho High School
Pam Brumley Accompanist Neosho High School
Jerry Adamson Maintenance Buildings & Grounds
Nathan McAlister Grounds Buildings & Grounds
David Allen Grounds Buildings & Grounds
Dee Anne Allen Custodian Buildings & Grounds
James Anderson Maintenance Buildings & Grounds
David Brumback Grounds Buildings & Grounds
Cheryl Campbell Lead Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Jorge Carranco Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Michael Cole Grounds Buildings & Grounds
Dennis Clay Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Billy Cravens Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Ryan Land Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Juventino (Tino) Estrada Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Teresa Flores Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Timothy Fox Custodian Buildings & Grounds
James Friend Grounds Buildings & Grounds
Patricia (Patty) Gilbert Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Dustin Wolgamott Maintenance Buildings & Grounds
Terrie Iversen Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Wasana Jackson Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Tammy McDonald Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Gilberto Martinez Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Rick Brown Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Peggy McGuirk Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Sheila Myers Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Judy Murphy Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Connie Simpson Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Ronald Taylor Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Debra Payton Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Mary Peck Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Jesus Sanchez Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Linda J Singleton Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Joshua (Josh) Thomas Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Dan Trimble Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Tara Twitchell Secretary Buildings & Grounds
Betsy Weems Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Jason Welch Custodian Buildings & Grounds
Brenda Amato Cook Food Service
Rosie Bailey Cook Food Service
Gloria Barker Cook Food Service
Angie Atchison Cook Food Service
Karen Babbitt Cook Food Service
Sherry Browning Cook Food Service
Beth Baker Cook Food Service
Martha Butler Cook Food Service
Susan Chenoweth Cook Food Service
Debbie Coberley Cook Food Service
Corina Bronson Cook Food Service
Charla Cravens Cook Food Service
Ilene Miller Cook Food Service
Ruth Dennis Cook Food Service
Reda Depriest Cook Food Service
Amy Dickson Cook Food Service
Bjorg Dubois Cook Food Service
Ashley Mills Cook Food Service
Melissa Haws Cook Food Service
Helen Heiskell Cook Food Service
Pam Hickson Cook Food Service
April Hoover Cook Food Service
Debbie Jones Cook Food Service
Tonja Kalmbach Manager Food Service
Mary Beth Kelley Cook Food Service
Jill Larson Cook Food Service
Connie Reynolds Cook Food Service
Tammy McBryde Cook Food Service
Carole McDaniel Manager Food Service
Linda Rustin Cook Food Service
Cindy McQuay Cook Food Service
Patty Mejia Cook Food Service
Jennifer Ogle-Hopper Cook Food Service
Brittany Peirsol Cook Food Service
Deanna Peirsol Manager Food Service
Irene Pendergraft Manager Food Service
Syble Crandall Cook Food Service
Vickie Sanders Cook Food Service
Trecia Wilson Cook Food Service
Linda Shockley Cook Food Service
Marion Sink Cook Food Service
Linda Smith Secretary Food Service
Mickie Sprenkle Cook Food Service
Tammy Thomas Cook Food Service
Judy Woodle Cook Food Service
Kim Worster Manager Food Service
Randle Griffin Technology Specialist Technology
Rodney Griffin Technology Specialist Technology
Curt Cook Technology Specialist Technology
Bobby McNeil Technology Facilitator Technology
Sherrie Garrow Technology Specialist Technology
Chris Nelson Technology Specialist Technology
Connie Cook Secretary Special Services
Tracey Covey Special Education Paraprofessional NCIS
Nikki Elliot Special Education Paraprofessional NCIS
Stacia Lyod Special Education Paraprofessional NCIS
Sara Russow Special Education Paraprofessional NCIS
Josh Sonis Special Education Paraprofessional NCIS
Kasandra Yarrington Special Education Paraprofessional NCIS
Kristin Hernandez Special Education Paraprofessional NCIS
Janice Robinson Special Education Paraprofessional Benton Elementary School
Patricia Sparlin Special Education Paraprofessional Benton Elementary School
Becky Freund Special Education Paraprofessional Benton Elementary School
Ralph Maness Special Education Paraprofessional Benton Elementary School
Staci Daspit Special Education Paraprofessional Benton Elementary School
Rebecca Martin Title One Paraprofessional Benton Elementary School
Kristina Stewart Special Education Paraprofessional Benton Elementary School
Randy Montgomery Special Education Paraprofessional Benton Elementary School
Brandi McNeil Computer Aide Benton Elementary School
Cindy Brand Title One Paraprofessional Benton Elementary School
Easter Chapman Library Aide Benton Elementary School
Melinda VanWinkle Nurse Benton Elementary School
Mirissa Griffin Secretary Benton Elementary School
Dawn Wood Secretary Benton Elementary School
Tonya Patterson Administrative Assistant Central Office
Brian Cook Public Relations Central Office
Crystal Heiskell Administrative Assistant Central Office
Tammie Hays Administrative Assistant Central Office
Staci Ashworth Payroll Clerk Central Office
Rob Singh Accounts Payable Central Office
Michelle Oxendine Accounts Payable Clerk Central Office
Jessica Hertwig Special Education Paraprofessional Field Early Childhood Center
Teri Harris Title I Aide Field Early Childhood Center
Anne Tindall Title I Aide Field Early Childhood Center
Adriana Breazzeal Special Education Paraprofessional Field Early Childhood Center
Kristy Covey Special Education Paraprofessional Field Early Childhood Center
Annette Harbaugh Title I Aide Field Early Childhood Center
Carolyn Ritter Special Education Paraprofessional Field Early Childhood Center
Lisa Hughes Secretary Field Early Childhood Center
Brandi Potts Special Education Paraprofessional Field Early Childhood Center
Carolyn Finch Librarian Aide Field Early Childhood Center
Julie Butler Nurse South Elementary School
Dawn Speak Secretary South Elementary School
Racheal Dunbar Computer Aide South Elementary School
Mary Werner Special Education Paraprofessional South Elementary School
Wanda Jaimez Title I Aide South Elementary School
Sheila Freund Library Aide South Elementary School
Cathy Guffey Special Education Paraprofessional South Elementary School
Mark White Bus Driver Transportation
Marcia Hayes Bus Driver Transportation
Mark Schriever Bus Driver Transportation
Carla Brewster Bus Driver Transportation
Heath Lewis Bus Driver Transportation
Penny Ramsay Bus Driver Transportation
Joseph Oswalt Bus Driver Transportation
Debra Barkell Bus Driver Transportation
Glenn Oney Bus Driver Transportation
Kay Giberti Bus Driver Transportation
Mike Bevis Bus Driver Transportation
Rachelle Smith Bus Driver Transportation
Charles Reynolds Bus Driver Transportation
Donna Hutchins Bus Driver Transportation
Larry Wise Bus Driver Transportation
R. C. Burgess Bus Driver Transportation
Gary Ankney Bus Driver Transportation
Ann Paul Bus Driver Transportation
Jason Knapp Bus Driver Transportation
James Traven Giberti Bus Driver Transportation
Tony Walters Bus Driver Transportation
Bill Ralston Bus Driver Transportation
Patrick Tuggle Bus Driver Transportation
James Neal Bus Driver Transportation
Tim Wages Bus Driver Transportation
Kasey Wiley Bus Driver Transportation
Catherine Bohannon Bus Driver Transportation
Aaron Miller Bus Driver Transportation
Ernest Arwood Bus Driver Transportation
Cathy Guffey Bus Driver Transportation
Kasie Workman Bus Driver Transportation
Dale Moore Bus Driver Transportation
Elmer Duncan Bus Driver Transportation
William Kiel Bus Driver Transportation
Elizabeth Baker Bus Driver Transportation
Steven Keith Bus Driver Transportation
Sandy Haner Bus Driver Transportation
Anthony Cordell Bus Driver Transportation
Ginger Murray Bus Driver Transportation
John Kimbrough Bus Driver Transportation
Larry Bland Bus Driver Transportation
Bentrice Kay Tuggle Bus Driver Transportation
Krista Wade Bus Aide Transportation
Samantha Beckett Bus Aide Transportation
Ronda Reynolds Bus Aide Transportation
Glenn Kirby Bus Aide Transportation
Edith Parmley Bus Aide Transportation
Jimmie Wilson Bus Aide Transportation
Pam Kiel Bus Aide Transportation
Clyde Davidson Mechanic Transportation
Ray Kirkpatrick Mechanic Transportation
Eric Smith Mechanic Transportation
Michelle Embrey Secretary Transportation
Kellie Forkner Secretary Neosho Middle School
Sally Kocurek Secretary Neosho Middle School
Terrolyn Burton Secretary Neosho Middle School
Tausha Clemons Secretary Neosho Middle School
Kelli Bevis Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Samantha Brines Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Tania Brooks Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Aaron Kocurek Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Becky Lamar Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Amber Owens ESL Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Jennifer Howard Computer Aide Neosho Middle School
Conni Patterson Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Cassidy Smith Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Dianne Strouss Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Rhonda Talley Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Kyler Littlefield Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Khristi Auch Special Education Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Monica Sheeley Library Aide Neosho Middle School
Shelley Mascher Nurse Neosho Middle School
George Ann Gooch Nurse Neosho Middle School
Tammy Fugett District Printer Central Office
Tammy White District Printer Central Office
Jan York Core Data/MOSIS Central Office
Crystal Miller Secretary Parents As Teachers
Lisa Bunch Parent Educator Parents As Teachers
Julie Spencer Parent Educator Parents As Teachers
Dawn Welch Parent Educator Parents As Teachers
Kimberly Claycomb Parent Educator Parents As Teachers
Staci Enlow PAT Coordinator Parents As Teachers
Lori McFerron Parent Educator Parents As Teachers
Southwest Center Educational Service Agency Contract
The board approved the Educational Service Agency Contract with the Southwest Center for Education.
Policy and Procedure Update
The board approved the following policies and procedures as presented.
Policies: GCBC GDBC GCN
Prodedure: GCN-AP
Neosho Christian Student Participation
The board approved students from the Neosho Christian School to participate in extra-curricular activities and athletics within the guidelines of MSHAA and district policy.
Current Action Items
Summer Maintenance/Facility Need Schedule 2013
Phil Wise made a motion to approve the summer maintenance projects for the summer of 2013 minus the South roofing project, tuck point, and waterproofing. Jonathan Russell seconded and the motion was carried with a 6-1 vote as follows: Caroline Perigo-no, Steve Douglas-yes, Phil Wise-yes, Jonathan Russell-yes, Brett Day-yes, Mike Stauffer-yes, and Lynn Otey-yes.
Roof Bids for South Elementary School
Phil Wise made a motion to approve the base bid from Kirberg Roofing for the roof replacement project at South Elementary School in the amount of $142,950.00. Lynn Otey seconded and the motion carried with a 6-1 roll call vote as follows: Steve Douglas-no, Phil Wise-yes, Jonathan Russell-yes, Brett Day-yes, Mike Stauffer-yes, Lynn Otey-yes, and Caroline Perigo-yes.
Tuck Pointing and Painting Bid
Mike Stauffer made a motion to approve the tuck pointing and sealing and painting bid submitted by MTS Contracting for $74,000.00. Jonathan Russell seconded and the motion was carried with a 6-1 roll call vote as follows: Phil Wise-yes, Jonathan Russell-yes, Brett Day-yes, Mike Stauffer-yes, Lynn Otey-yes, Caroline Perigo-yes, and Steve Douglas-no.
Scoreboard Proposal
Steve Douglas made a motion to approve the change order for a scoreboard structure at the softball. Caroline Perigo seconded and the motion was carried with a unanimous 7-0 vote.
Information Material – Non-Action Items Financial Information Financial information including cash flow reports and investments were included for the board’s information.
Input for May’s Meeting
- Publications
- ESL
- Intramurals
- Guidance/Counseling
- Spring Sports Program
- Cheerleading
- Food Service Department
- Website Update
- School Spirit and Painting of Walls
- Salary Survey - Custodians
Adjourn Mike Stauffer made a motion to adjourn the regular session. Steve Douglas seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 vote.
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President Secretary