Seneca R-7
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
August 19, 2008 Tentative until approved!
A tax rate hearing was held at the Board of Education Office at 5:30 p.m. with Deann Woodward, Teryl Malone, Harold DeVoe, Bill Lant, Tammy Blaylock, Gary Little, Rick Cook, and Kathy Patton present.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to set the tax rate at $2.75 for the 2008-09 school year. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0.
Deann Woodward, president, called the regular meeting to order, beginning at 5:45 p.m. with board members Teryl Malone, Harold DeVoe, Bill Lant, Tammy Blaylock, and Gary Little present. Joe Caputo was absent.
Mr. Malone made the motion to approve the consent agenda, including the additional bills. Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 6-0.
On behalf of the school board, Mr. Cook thanked Michelle Boyer and Cindy Shinn for their help in acquiring the Eagle Picher trailer for the school district.
Mr. Cook recognized athletes and teams for their accomplishments for the 2007-08 school year.
Principal reports were given by:
Susan Barnes, Elementary School
Tony Simmons, Middle School
Tosha Fox, High School
Mr. Little made the motion to increase meal reimbursement to $10.00 per meal. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Blaylock, passed 6-0.
Mr. Lant made the motion to adopt the MoDESE Model Local Compliance Plan. Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 6-0.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the official ballot for the special election to be held November 4, 2008. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0. (See Attachment #1)
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the 2007-08 Annual Secretary to the Board Report (ASBR). Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 6-0.
Discussion was held on the Loma Linda Resolution. No action was taken.
A short break was taken at 7:05 p.m.
Mr. Little made the motion to go into executive session at 7:22 p.m. as authorized by Section 610.021, 610.022 for the purpose of personnel. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Blaylock, passed 6-0 by roll-call vote.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to come of executive session at 7:51 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 6-0 by roll-call vote.
Mr. Lant made the motion to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 6-0.
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President Secretary