Seneca R-7 School District

Board of Education

914 Frisco Street

March 19, 2009                                                                     Tentative until approved!                               

 

 

 

Deann Woodward, president, called to the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with members Bill Lant, Tammy Blaylock, Joe Caputo, and Gary Little present.  Teryl Malone and Harold DeVoe were absent.

 

One item was moved from closed session to open session.

            V. B.  Parent to address the board

 

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

 

Mr. Cook recognized the wrestling coaches and players for their accomplishments this season.

 

Teresa Wilson was present to address the school board and administration.  She thanked the district for their support of her daughter, Lilly.  Mrs. Wilson also thanked Sallie Divine, Early Childhood Director, and Loretta Turley, Special Education Para, for the extra mile that they went in helping with Lilly.

 

A teleconference was held with Matt DeLeo, bonding agent with Wells Fargo.  Mr. DeLeo gave an update on the bonds that will be sold for the construction project.  He stated that the bond interest rates were stable and recommended waiting a few more weeks before selling the bonds.  The board decided to follow his recommendations.

 

Jake Skouby, Newton County Prosecutor, and MartyYust, from the Newton County Drug Court, were present to explain how the Drug Court is helping students to get into an established program to overcome their drug problems.  The program has been helping students for 10 years.

 

Lyla Getchell gave a report on curriculum and instruction for all three buildings. 

 

Shari Allen, Middle School Counselor, gave a report on the “Girl’s Night Out” that was held recently.  She reported that there were about 60 girls in attendance and was enjoyed by all.

 

Mr. Cook gave an update on the budget finances.

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to amend the 08-09 school calendar.  School will be in session on Monday, April 13th.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 5-0.

 

Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the summer school calendar, June 1 through June 30 (143 hours).  Motion was seconded by Mr. Caputo, passed 5-0. (See attachment #1)

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to approve the 2009-2010 Capital Projects plan.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 5-0, (See attachment #2)

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to approve the salary schedules for certified, non-certified employees and the extra-duty schedule for the 2009-10 school year.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Caputo, passed 5-0.  (See attachment #3)

 

The next regular board meeting was set for April 16th at 5:30 p.m.

 

Informational items were presented to the board:

1.      Parents As Teachers Production Log

2.      Missouri Stimulus

3.      Elementary News – Dibels

4.      Fund Raiser Totals

 

A short break was taken at 7:45 p.m.

 

Mr. Little made the motion to go into executive session at 7:53 p.m. as pursuant to RSMo 610.021, 610.022.   Motion was seconded by Mr. Caputo, passed 5-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mr. Caputo made the motion to come out of executive session at 8:07 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Blaylock, passed 5-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mr. Caputo made the motion to adjourn at 8:08 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 5-0.

 

 

 

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President                                                                     Secretary