Seneca R-7 School District                                       Tentative Until Approved!                                         

Board of Education

Regular Meeting

February 21, 2008

 

 

Deann Woodward, president, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. with members Harold DeVoe, Bill Lant, Tammy Blaylock, and Scott Cooper present.  Wendy Callicoat and Kelly Larson were absent.

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to accept the consent agenda, including the additional bills.  Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 5-0.

 

Mr. Cook reported that the Average Daily Attendance hours were still up from last year. 

 

Mr. DeVoe made the motion to accept the bid for $1,900 for the state signs.  New-Mac Electric will donate $1,000 for the sign.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 5-0.

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion for Mr. Cook, superintendent, to go forward with talking with Kyle Denham and Richard Werner about drawings for the proposed bond issue.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Blaylock, passed 5-0.

 

Mr. Cook recognized the Knowledge Bowl members and their accomplishments this year.  David Wright was in attendance and was presented with a certificate by Mr. Cook.

 

Mr. Cook introduced the school board candidates that were in attendance:  Joe Caputo, Gary Little, and Ron Nichols.

 

(Mr. Larson entered the meeting at 4:38 p.m.)

 

A phone conference was held with Matt Deleo and Howard Neeley concerning the possible bond issue. 

 

Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the Career Ladder plan with the changes as presented.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0. 

 

The copies of Board Policy updates were given to board members and will be acted on at the next regular meeting.

 

The next regular board meeting was set for March 20 at 5:00 p.m.

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to amend the 2007-08 school calendar.  School will not be in session on March 21, but will be held on March 24.  If there are more snow days, then a half day will be held on March 21 with school being dismissed as an early out day.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0.

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the 2008-09 school audit contract with Davis, Lynn & Moots.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 6-0.

 

(Mrs. Callicoat entered the meeting at 5:10 p.m.)

 

Mr. Cook informed the board about the recent district improvements. 

 

            Middle School Office & Doors

            Elementary Entrance & Doors

            Sound System at the High School

 

Thank-you notes were read by Mr. Cook from the Seneca Mayor, congratulating the district on the Distinction in Performance Award and from the Baptist Church for the donation of the copy machine.

 

A short break was taken at 5:27 p.m.

 

Wendy Callicoat made the motion to go into executive session at 5:50 p.m. as authorized by section 610.021, 610.022 for the purpose of personnel.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Blaylock, passed 7-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mrs. Callicoat made the motion to come out of executive session at 6:34 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper, passed 7-0 by roll-call vote.  

 

Mr. Lant made the motion to adjourn at 6:35 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 7-0.

 

 

 

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President                                                                     Secretary