Seneca R-7 School District

Board of Education

914 Frisco Street

October 15, 2009 Tentative until approved!

Mr. Lant called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with members Teryl Malone, Harold DeVoe, Wayne Blaylock, Gary Little, and Britt Burr present. Joe Caputo was absent.

Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve bills, including the additional bills. Motion was seconded by Mr. Burr, passed 5-0. Mr. Malone abstained.

Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr. Blaylock, passed 6-0.

There was no old business to discuss.

Mr. Cook congratulated the Middle School and High School bands, including their directors Sandy Durbin and Cheri Myers for their outstanding performances in the recent parades. Students in attendance also received a certificate of appreciation from Mr. Cook.

Kyle Denham was present to give an update on the construction projects. Although there has been a lot of rain the past month, the projects are going good.

Mr. Cook gave a finance report.

Joe Caputo entered the meeting at 6:03 p.m.

Mr. DeVoe left the meeting at 6:08 p.m.

Mr. Blaylock made the motion to approve the new Substitute Teacher Pay Policy. Motion was seconded by Mr. Malone, passed 6-0.

Mr. Malone made motion to approve the 2008-09 ASBR. Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 6-0.

Mr. Malone made the motion to approve the 2009-10 Crowder College tuition rate of $66,768.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Caputo, passed 6-0.

Mr. Little made the motion to approve the change orders for the building projects, which included the following:

1. Provide 2 – 12” RCP at Intermediate Drive - $4,424.00.

2. Replace 263.95 CY of unsuitable soil at the high school - $7,391.00.

3. Replace 844 CY of unsuitable soil at the Intermediate Drive - $23,632.00.

Motion was seconded by Mr. Malone, passed 6-0.

Mr. Cook handed out information on the following:

1. DESE letter for 21^st grant renewal

2. Celebration of Schools – November 3^rd, 6:30 p.m.

3. City of Seneca Council Resolution – Street Deed to School

A short break was taken at 6:22 p.m.

Mr. Little made the motion to go into executive session at 6:37 p.m. as authorized by 610.021, 610.022 for the purpose of personnel and real estate purchase. Motion was seconded by Mr. Blaylock, passed 6-0 by roll-call vote.

Mr. Little made the motion to come out of executive session at 7:06 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr. Malone, passed 6-0 by roll-call vote.

Mr. Caputo made the motion to adjourn at 7:07 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 6-0.

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President Secretary