Neosho, Missouri 64850
MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting Administrative Center May 23, 2013/7:00 P.M.
The following board members were present: Brett Day, Lynn Otey, Mike Stauffer, Phil Wise, Jonathan Russell, Steve Douglas, Caroline Perigo (present by Skype), and Superintendent Alma Stipp.
President Brett Day called the meeting to order.
Phil Wise led the board and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Agenda
Steve Douglas made a motion to approve the agenda. Phil Wise seconded and the motion was carried with a 6-0 vote.
Special Reports and Recognitions Recognition Mr. Bert Hurn presented a plaque and eulogy from the class of 1942 to the board.
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. Morgan Brattin is the Carver Elementary student of the month. Morgan is the daughter of Josh and Amanda Brattin. Morgan 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 board recognized and presented a gift to the following employees:
Certificated Employee of the Month Laura Watkins
Classified Employee of the Month Glenn Oney
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. Debbie Nelson was recognized as the friend of education for the month of May.
Guidance/Counseling Program
A report regarding the district’s Guidance and Counseling Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
ESL Program
A report regarding the district’s ESL Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program. Jonathan Russell expressed he needed more information on the ESL Program report to be able to evaluate it successfully.
Intramurals
A report regarding the district’s Intramural Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Yearbook/Publications
A report regarding the district’s Yearbook Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Spring Sports Program
A report regarding the district’s Spring Sports Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Cheerleading Program
A report regarding the district’s Cheerleading Program was included in the board packet. The board evaluated the program.
Wellness Program
A report regarding the district’s Wellness Program was included in the board packet.
Food Service Program
Sue Bowers presented information to the board regarding her program. Shelly Johnson will be the director for the 2013-2014 school year.
Recognition of Mrs. Stipp
Brett Day thanked Mrs. Stipp for her years of service to the district.
Administrative Reports Administrative reports will be included in the board packets each month stating items of interest from each building principal and district directors.
Caroline Perigo asked when the district planned to implement the one to one initiative. Mr. Crawley explained the district would need to determine what device would be used; the next step would be to initiate the plan. Mr. Crawley will ask Mr. Griffin to present a report at the next meeting.
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 public participation.
Consent Agenda
Mrs. Stipp reviewed the Consent Agenda items with the board.
Steve Douglas made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mike Stauffer seconded and the motion was carried with a unanimous 6-0 roll call vote.
Approval of Minutes
Approved minutes of the Board of Education meetings held on April 15 and 30, and May 20, 2013.
Student Attendance
Approved the attendance report for the month of April.
Cash Journal Approved the bills for April totaling $950,081.06.
Treasurer’s Report The board approved the treasurer’s report and the general ledger for April.
Acceptance of Resignations Accepted the following resignations:
Charla Cravens Cook Food Service
Crystal Miller Secretary PAT
Susan Lineberry 2nd Grade Teacher Carver Elementary School
Marilyn Mailes Speech Implementer Goodman Elementary School
Amanda Owenby 7th Grade Volleyball Coach Neosho Middle School
Ryan Combs Science Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Darryl Harbaugh Assistant Football Coach Neosho Senior High School
Diane Strouss Special Ed Paraprofessional Neosho Middle School
Kimberly Tyree Nurse Neosho Junior High School
Lynn Bunch Title I Paraprofessional Field Early Childhood Center
Stephanie Miller 8th Grade Cheer Coach Neosho Junior High School
Stephanie Miller JV Cheer Coach Neosho Senior High School
Judy Soles Guidance Counselor Goodman Elementary School
Lisa Henton Special Ed Paraprofessional Neosho Senior High School
Angela Pennington Special Education Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Connie Simpson Custodian Central Elementary School
Tia Davidson 2nd Grade Teacher Benton Elementary School
Nandy Yang 6th Grade Mathematics Teacher Neosho Middle School
Sara Russow Special Ed Paraprofessional NCIS
Ryan Linduff Science Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Employment of Personnel Accepted the recommendation to hire the following personnel:
Robin Williams 4th Grade Teacher Carver Elementary School
Michelle Balls 2nd Grade Teacher South Elementary School
Eric Botts Science Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Charles Carpenter Communication Arts Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Larry Dowell 3rd Grade Teacher Central Elementary School
Jason French Science Teacher Jefferson Street Campus
Katie Mock Science Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Alisha Morris Speech/Drama Teacher Neosho Senior High School
Amanda Ohlhausen Special Education Teacher Field Early Childhood Center
Jennifer Smallwood 3rd Grade Teacher South Elementary School
Brittany Smith Speech Language Pathologist Special Services
Barbra Trevarrow 2nd Grade Teacher Central Elementary School
Brittany Smith 8th Grade Girls Head Basketball Coach Neosho Junior High School
Eric Botts Varsity Football Assistant Neosho Senior High School
Melissa Tucker 2nd Grade Teacher Carver Elementary School
Alaina Burkhart Assistant Softball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Matt Hixson 8th Grade Girls Assistant Basketball Coach Neosho Junior High School
Abby Adamson 8th Grade Mathematics Teacher Neosho Junior High School
Elaine Branham 3rd Grade Teacher Goodman Elementary School
Jamie McAlister ECSE Paraprofessional Field Early Childhood Center
Brian Ellis Assistant Baseball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Jim Stuart Assistant Baseball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Andrew Osborne 9th Grade Baseball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Tyler Chaney Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Michael Daugherty 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Josh Depoe 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach Neosho Junior High School
Tony Branscum 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach Neosho Middle School
Mark Daugherty 7th Grade Boys Assistant Basketball Coach Neosho Middle School
Lance Robbins Head Girls Basketball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Melissa Clark 9th Grade Girls Basketball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Abby Farris 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach Neosho Middle School
Sally Kocurek 7th Grade Girls Assistant Basketball Coach Neosho Middle School
Tom Thorne Cross Country Coach Neosho Senior High School
Jim Stuart Assistant Cross Country Coach Neosho Senior High School
Larry Perkins Assistant Football Coach Neosho Senior High School
Matt McKee Assistant Football Coach Neosho Senior High School
Robert Burr Assistant Football Coach Neosho Senior High School
Zac Nelson Assistant Football Coach Neosho Senior High School
Simo Atagi Assistant Football Coach Neosho Senior High School
Josh Sonis 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach Neosho Junior High School
Anthony Hance 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach Neosho Junior High School
Ryan Adamson 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach Neosho Junior High School
Mark Daugherty 7th Grade Assistant Football Coach Neosho Middle School
Sam Oram 7th Grade Assistant Football Coach Neosho Middle School
Mark Daugherty Head Golf Coach Neosho Senior High School
Steve Schnackenberg Head Boys Soccer Coach Neosho Senior High School
Steve Schnackenberg Head Girls Soccer Coach Neosho Senior High School
Nick Hays Head Boys Tennis Coach Neosho Senior High School
Nick Hays Head Girls Tennis Coach Neosho Senior High School
Zac Nelson Head Track Coach Neosho Senior High School
Terri Kemna Assistant Track Coach Neosho Senior High School
Sam Oram Assistant Track Coach Neosho Senior High School
Abby Farris 8th Grade Head Track Coach Neosho Junior High School
Michael Daugherty 8th Grade Assistant Track Coach Neosho Junior High School
Josh Depoe 7th Grade Head Track Coach Neosho Middle School
Mac Whitehead 7th Grade Assistant Track Coach Neosho Middle School
Vanessa Moreland Assistant Volleyball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Jennifer Depoe 9th Grade Volleyball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Staci Reichard 8th Grade Volleyball Coach Neosho Junior High School
Karen Daugherty 8th Grade Volleyball Assistant Coach Neosho Junior High School
Tony Branscum 7th Grade Volleyball Coach Neosho Middle School
Jeremy Phillips Head Wrestling Coach Neosho Senior High School
Josh Sonis Assistant Wrestling Coach Neosho Senior High School
Cody Crocker Assistant Wrestling Coach Neosho Senior High School
Brett Watkins Assistant Wrestling Coach Neosho Senior High School
Tyler Gordon Assistant Wrestling Coach Neosho Junior High School
Jeremy Phillips 8th Grade Head Wrestling Coach Neosho Junior High School
Zac Nelson Off Season Weights Neosho Senior High School
Brian Ellis Assistant Softball Coach Neosho Senior High School
Continuation of Building Leases
The board approved the Series 2011 lease and the following resolution:
The Treasurer of the District is hereby directed to include in the budget proposal submitted to the Board of Education, in any year in which this lease shall be in effect, items for all payments required for the next ensuing renewal term under this lease; it being the intention of the Board of Education that the decision to renew or not to renew this lease shall be made solely by the Board of Education and not by any other official of the District. The District shall in any event, furnish to the Trustees, the Series 2011 Certificate copies of its annual budget promptly after the budget is adopted.
Current Action Items
Health Insurance Plan
Jonathan Russell made a motion to approve the 2013-2014 insurance rate increases and continue to pay the board paid insurance at 100%. Steve Douglas seconded and the motion was carried with a unanimous 6-0 roll vote.
Proposed Rates Current Rates
Employee $386 $354
Retiree $386 $354
Spouse $407 $374
Child $197 $181
Children $256 $235
Family $556 $511
Information Material – Non-Action Items Financial Information Financial information including cash flow reports and investments were included for the board’s information.
Air Force Junior ROTC Program
Mr. Crawley updated the board on the possible changes being made to the Air Force Junior ROTC Program. A recommendation for funding the program will be made at the June 2013 board meeting.
Salary
Mr. Crawley presented the board with information from the Salary Committee and their recommendation. A formal recommendation will be made at the June Board Meeting.
Input for June’s Meeting
- Media Center – Library
- Extension of 2012-2013 Budget
- Reading Recovery
- Afterschool Program
- P.R.I.D.E. Program
- Long Range Planning
Mike Stauffer made a motion that authorization be given to hold a closed meeting, closed vote, closed record session of the board of education as provided in the open meetings law Section 610.021 (3) of RSMO. Steve Douglas seconded and the motion was carried with a unanimous 6-0 roll call vote.