Seneca R-7 School District                                                   Tentative Until Approved!

Board of Education

Regular Meeting

November 19, 2007

 

 

Deann Woodward, president, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with members Harold DeVoe, Bill Lant, Kelly Larson, and Scott Cooper present.  Wendy Callicoat and Tammy Blaylock were absent.

 

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

 

Mrs. Callicoat entered the meeting at 5:03 p.m.

 

Mr. Cook reviewed old business, including October enrollment, trailer donation, and FEMA project.

 

Students from both the middle and high school Science Research classes were introduced by Mr. Cook.  Each student gave a brief explanation of their projects. 

 

Jamie Lankford presented Mr. Cook a check for $240.00 representing “Kick for Cash” to be given to the Seneca R-VII Foundation.

 

Tosha Fox, high school principal, reported on ACT Achievement results.

 

Tammy Blaylock entered the meeting at 5:25 p.m.

 

Mr. Cook reported on the Bond Issue Survey and informed the board that the district will try using the phone survey again at a later time.   He also reported on parent/teacher conferences and the Parents as Teachers Program.

 

Beth James, special education director, gave a presentation on the Special Education Program and the program’s placement rates.  Mr. Larson asked Mrs. James to find out how many students are actually taken off IEPs.

 

The next board meeting was set for Tuesday, December 18th at 5:00 p.m. 

 

Mrs. Callicoat made the motion to approve the filing dates for the April 8, 2008 school board elections – December 18, 2007 through January 22, 2008.  Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 7-0.

 

Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the list of students to graduate at the end of the December semester – Jessie Buening, Kelsey Campbell, Jessica Chapman, Sarah Craig, Brittany Eby, Kayla Fritchey, and Stephen Harrington.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper, passed 7-0.

 

 

 

Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the 2007-08 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) as presented by Lyla Getchell.  Motion was seconded by Bill Lant, passed 7-0. 

 

Mr. Lant made the motion to accept the low bid (option one) from Office Solutions for a five year lease for copying machines.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 7-0. 

 

Mr. DeVoe made the motion to accept the low bid for property, workers compensation and liability insurance bid from Beimdick Insurance Company.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper, passed 7-0. 

 

Mrs. Callicoat made the motion to accept the low bid for vehicle insurance from Progressive Insurance Company.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 7-0.

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the Financial Disclosure policy #BBFA.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Callicoat, passed 7-0. 

 

Mr. Cook reported on several informational items: 

 

1.  PDC:  Common Assessment Evaluation by Teachers

2.  Crisis Management Plan

3.  21st Century Grant Approval

4.  Vision Statement: Revision to Board of Education Segment

5.  Activity Mileage Update

6.  District Calendar on the Web

 

A short break was taken at 6:27 p.m.

 

Mrs. Callicoat made the motion to go into executive session at 6:37 p.m. pursuant to RSMo 610.021, 610.022 – paragraphs 3 and 6.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper, passed 7-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mrs. Blaylock left the meeting at 7:31 p.m.

 

Mr. Larson made the motion to come out of executive session at 7:59 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mr. Larson made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper, passed 6-0.

 

 

 

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President                                                                     Secretary