Seneca R-7
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
Deann Woodward, president called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with members Harold DeVoe, Bill Lant, Wendy Callicoat, Kelly Larson and Scott Cooper present. Tammy Blaylock was absent.
Because of notice of contracts due before the May board meeting, Mr. Cook made two additions to the agenda. Also, V. #A. Recognition of Science and History Research students was moved up to III. G. The additions were as follows:
VII. #6 Student Insurance for 2008-09
#9 ASBR Contract with Davis, Lynn & Moots for 2008-09
Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the consent agenda with the changes and additions, including the additional bills. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Callicoat, passed 6-0.
Mr. Cook recognized the Science and History Research students for their hard work and accomplishments. The students were presented a certificate from the superintendent.
Tonya Chester, MSTA representative, presented the outgoing board members, Kelly Larson, Wendy Callicoat and Scott Cooper, with an appreciation package from the MSTA organization.
Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the official election
results from
Mrs. Woodward presented plaques of appreciation to outgoing board members, Scott Cooper, Kelly Larson and Wendy Callicoat.
Mr. Larson made the motion to adjourn the present Board of Education. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Callicoat, passed 6-0.
A short break was taken at
Kathy Patton, board secretary, administered the oath of office to newly elected board members, Teryl Malone, Joe Caputo, and Gary Little.
Mr. Cook, superintendent, took over as presiding officer and asked for nominations for the office of board president, vice-president, and secretary/treasurer.
Mr. Lant made the motion to nominate Deann Woodward as board president. Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 5-0. (1 abstain Woodward)
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to nominate Bill Lant as vice-president of the board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Malone, passed 5-0. (1 abstain Lant)
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to nominate Kathy Patton as the board secretary/treasurer. Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 6-0.
The new board was now in session and Mrs. Woodward, president, presided over the meeting.
Mr. Cook reported that enrollment was down in hours and that we needed to improve attendance at each school.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to amend the 08-09 non-certified salary schedule. Motion was seconded by Mr. Caputo, passed 6-0 (See Attachment #2)
Mr. Lant made the motion to amend the 08-09 extra-duty schedule. Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 6-0. (See Attachment #3)
Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the School Board evaluation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Caputo, passed 6-0.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the Transportation Program evaluation. Motion seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0.
Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the Federal Program evaluation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Caputo, passed 6-0.
Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the new HR policy. Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 6-0. (See Attachment #4)
Mr. Lant, made the motion to approve the MSBA policy #IKF - Graduation Requirements. Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 6-0. (See Attachment #5)
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the MSBA policy #EHB - Technology Usage. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0. (See Attachment #6)
Mr. Cook reported on contracted programs for the
district: Vocational, Beacon, Physical
and Occupational Therapy. Also, the next
Facility Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, April 16 at
The next regular board meeting was set for May 22nd
at
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the Student Activity Supervisory and Coaching Assignments for the 08-09 school years. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0. (See Attachment #7)
Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the Capital Outlay report for the 08-09 school year. Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 6-0. (See Attachment #8)
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the Opaa Summer School addendum. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0.
Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the bus transportation contracts with Webb Transportation and Morehead Transportation for the 08-09 school year. Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 6-0.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the Smeg Health Insurance premiums for the 08-09 school year. Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 6-0. (See Attachment #9)
Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the KidGuard student insurance for the 08-09 school year. Motion was seconded by Mr. Malone, passed 6-0.
Mr. Lant made the motion to amend the 07-08 school budget. Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 6-0. (See Attachment #10)
Mr. Malone made the motion to approve the 08-09 athletic equipment bids. Motion was seconded by Mr. Caputo, passed 6-0.
Pam Ward, MSBA representative, presented the new board members Gary Little, Joe Caputo, and Teryl Malone with a welcome gift.
Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the ASBR contract for the 08-09 school year with Davis, Lynn & Moots. Motion was seconded by Mr. Caputo, passed 6-0.
Mr. Cook reported on the transportation activity for the district.
A short break was taken at
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to go into executive session at
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to come out of executive session
at
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to adjourn at
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President Secretary