Regular Meeting Administrative Center June 17, 2013/7:00 P.M.
The following board members were present: Brett Day, Phil Wise, Mike Stauffer, Lynn Otey, Caroline Perigo, Steve Douglas, and Jonathan Russell.
President Brett Day called the meeting to order.
Phil Wise led the board and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Mike Stauffer made a motion to approve the agenda. Caroline Perigo seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
P.R.I.D.E. Program
A report regarding the district’s P.R.I.D.E. Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Media Center
A report regarding the district’s libraries was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Afterschool Program
A report regarding the district’s Afterschool Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Reading Recovery
A report regarding the district’s Reading Recovery Program was included in the board packet.
Bright Futures
Barb Lake presented information to the board on the Bright Futures Program. Glenda Condict spoke to the board about paying Mrs. Lake additional funds to maintain the Bright Futures Program.
Administrative Reports Administrative reports and student data information were submitted to the board.
Public Participation
At each board meeting, a time is set aside for members of the audience to participate at school board meetings. There was no participation from the audience in June.
Consent Agenda
Steve Douglas made a motion to move the Employment of Personnel and the Bus Barn Surfacing of Lots to the Action Item section of the agenda. Phil Wise seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Steve Douglas made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the changes. Jonathan Russell seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Approval of Minutes Approved minutes of the Board of Education meetings held on May 23 and June 6, 2013.
Student Attendance
Approved the attendance report for the month of May.
Cash Journal Approved the bills for May totaling $956,659.00.
Treasurer’s Report The board approved the treasurer’s report and the general ledger for May.
Acceptance of Resignations Accepted the following resignations:
Patricia Gilbert Custodian Central Elementary School
Sara Hart 4th Grade Teacher South Elementary School
Charles Reynolds Bus Driver Transportation
Darryl Harbaugh Mathematics Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Gregory Whitehead Mathematics Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Edwin Noack Process Coordinator Special Services
Sanitation Bids
The board approved the bid submitted by WCA Missouri for sanitation services for the 2013-2016 school years.
Current Action Items
Employment of Personnel Mike Stauffer made a motion to accept the recommendation to hire the following personnel:
Eric Sloan Assistant Football Coach Neosho Senior High School
Jennifer Howard 7th Grade Assist. Volleyball Coach Neosho Middle School
Melissa Clark 8th Grade Assist. Volleyball Coach Neosho Junior High School
Aaron Dunbar 8th Grade Football Assistant Neosho Junior High School
Aaron Dunbar Varsity Track Assistant Neosho Senior High School
Chad Galbraith NCIS Teacher NCIS
Teresa Lester Licensed Practical Nurse Neosho Junior High School
Rhonda Baggs Mathematics Teacher Neosho Senior High School
John Jordon 5th Grade Teacher Neosho Middle School
Renee Stephens 5th Grade Teacher Neosho Middle School
Jennifer Steelman 7th Grade Special Ed Teacher Neosho Middle School
Angela Jones Varsity Cheerleading Coach Neosho Senior High School
Karen Daugherty Dance Team Coach Neosho Senior High School
Matthew Hixson 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher Neosho Junior High School
Dianna McCarter Licensed Practical Nurse Field Early Childhood Center
Shannon Crosswhite Title I Aide Field Early Childhood Center
Marjorie Kilby Guidance Counselor Goodman/South Elementary School
Karen Marion NCIS Paraprofessional NCIS
Tiffany Widener Secretary Neosho Senior High School
Thomas Ellis 8th Grade Science Teacher Neosho Junior High School
Julie Williams NCIS Paraprofessional NCIS
Martha Netteler 2nd Grade Teacher Carver Elementary School
Steve Douglas seconded and the motion was carried with a 6-0-1 roll call vote. Jonathan Russell abstained.
Bus Barn Parking Lot Surfacing Bids
Steve Douglas made a motion to approve Swift Construction’s base bid on the Bus Barn parking lot in the amount of $282,243.00. Phil Wise seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Phil Wise made a motion to approve the change order or alternate bid number one from Swift Construction in the amount of $186,174.80. Lynn Otey seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Budget Amendment
Caroline Perigo made a motion to approve the final revisions to the 2012-2013 budget. Jonathan Russell seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Budget Extension
Lynn Otey made a motion to extend the 2012-2013 budget into the 2013-2014 school year. Steve Douglas seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Salary Recommendation
Steve Douglas made a motion to adopt the administrative salary proposal for the 2013-2014 school year. Caroline Perigo seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote. Mr. Douglas presented his concerns that the 10% raise isn’t enough to be competitive with other districts.
Information Material – Non Action Items Financial Information Financial information, including cash flow reports and investments, were included for the board’s information.
Policies and Procedures
Updated policies and procedures were presented to the board. The policies will be added to the consent agenda in July.
Input for July’s meeting
The following board members were present: Brett Day, Phil Wise, Mike Stauffer, Lynn Otey, Caroline Perigo, Steve Douglas, and Jonathan Russell.
President Brett Day called the meeting to order.
Phil Wise led the board and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Mike Stauffer made a motion to approve the agenda. Caroline Perigo seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
P.R.I.D.E. Program
A report regarding the district’s P.R.I.D.E. Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Media Center
A report regarding the district’s libraries was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Afterschool Program
A report regarding the district’s Afterschool Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Reading Recovery
A report regarding the district’s Reading Recovery Program was included in the board packet.
Bright Futures
Barb Lake presented information to the board on the Bright Futures Program. Glenda Condict spoke to the board about paying Mrs. Lake additional funds to maintain the Bright Futures Program.
Administrative Reports Administrative reports and student data information were submitted to the board.
Public Participation
At each board meeting, a time is set aside for members of the audience to participate at school board meetings. There was no participation from the audience in June.
Consent Agenda
Steve Douglas made a motion to move the Employment of Personnel and the Bus Barn Surfacing of Lots to the Action Item section of the agenda. Phil Wise seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Steve Douglas made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the changes. Jonathan Russell seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Approval of Minutes Approved minutes of the Board of Education meetings held on May 23 and June 6, 2013.
Student Attendance
Approved the attendance report for the month of May.
Cash Journal Approved the bills for May totaling $956,659.00.
Treasurer’s Report The board approved the treasurer’s report and the general ledger for May.
Acceptance of Resignations Accepted the following resignations:
Patricia Gilbert Custodian Central Elementary School
Sara Hart 4th Grade Teacher South Elementary School
Charles Reynolds Bus Driver Transportation
Darryl Harbaugh Mathematics Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Gregory Whitehead Mathematics Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Edwin Noack Process Coordinator Special Services
Sanitation Bids
The board approved the bid submitted by WCA Missouri for sanitation services for the 2013-2016 school years.
Current Action Items
Employment of Personnel Mike Stauffer made a motion to accept the recommendation to hire the following personnel:
Eric Sloan Assistant Football Coach Neosho Senior High School
Jennifer Howard 7th Grade Assist. Volleyball Coach Neosho Middle School
Melissa Clark 8th Grade Assist. Volleyball Coach Neosho Junior High School
Aaron Dunbar 8th Grade Football Assistant Neosho Junior High School
Aaron Dunbar Varsity Track Assistant Neosho Senior High School
Chad Galbraith NCIS Teacher NCIS
Teresa Lester Licensed Practical Nurse Neosho Junior High School
Rhonda Baggs Mathematics Teacher Neosho Senior High School
John Jordon 5th Grade Teacher Neosho Middle School
Renee Stephens 5th Grade Teacher Neosho Middle School
Jennifer Steelman 7th Grade Special Ed Teacher Neosho Middle School
Angela Jones Varsity Cheerleading Coach Neosho Senior High School
Karen Daugherty Dance Team Coach Neosho Senior High School
Matthew Hixson 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher Neosho Junior High School
Dianna McCarter Licensed Practical Nurse Field Early Childhood Center
Shannon Crosswhite Title I Aide Field Early Childhood Center
Marjorie Kilby Guidance Counselor Goodman/South Elementary School
Karen Marion NCIS Paraprofessional NCIS
Tiffany Widener Secretary Neosho Senior High School
Thomas Ellis 8th Grade Science Teacher Neosho Junior High School
Julie Williams NCIS Paraprofessional NCIS
Martha Netteler 2nd Grade Teacher Carver Elementary School
Steve Douglas seconded and the motion was carried with a 6-0-1 roll call vote. Jonathan Russell abstained.
Bus Barn Parking Lot Surfacing Bids
Steve Douglas made a motion to approve Swift Construction’s base bid on the Bus Barn parking lot in the amount of $282,243.00. Phil Wise seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Phil Wise made a motion to approve the change order or alternate bid number one from Swift Construction in the amount of $186,174.80. Lynn Otey seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Budget Amendment
Caroline Perigo made a motion to approve the final revisions to the 2012-2013 budget. Jonathan Russell seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Budget Extension
Lynn Otey made a motion to extend the 2012-2013 budget into the 2013-2014 school year. Steve Douglas seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote.
Salary Recommendation
Steve Douglas made a motion to adopt the administrative salary proposal for the 2013-2014 school year. Caroline Perigo seconded and the motion was carried with a 7-0 roll call vote. Mr. Douglas presented his concerns that the 10% raise isn’t enough to be competitive with other districts.
Information Material – Non Action Items Financial Information Financial information, including cash flow reports and investments, were included for the board’s information.
Policies and Procedures
Updated policies and procedures were presented to the board. The policies will be added to the consent agenda in July.
Input for July’s meeting
- Set Tax Rate Hearing Date
- Set School Breakfast/Lunch/Milk Price
- Authorize Milk Bids
- Authorize Bread Bids
- Approval of LEA and Contact Person
- Softball Field Update
- Leasing of Sports Facility
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