Seneca R-7
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
Gregg Spittler, president, called the meeting to order at
Mr. Spittler read a statement to those present as to the business and direction of the board. He also welcomed the student council students and other patrons to the meeting.
Mrs. Woodward made the motion to accept the consent agenda, including the additional bills. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Callicoat, passed 5-0.
Randy Wills and Ed Robinson were present to give an up-date on the progress and completion of the phase I project at the buildings. Randy stated that the work was going smooth and that they were waiting on Empire to locate a transformer for the middle school. Ed told the board that the company is very pleased with the employees at the schools and patrons of the community. Hopefully the projects will be completed within two weeks.
Lonnie Steele informed the board that an auction date needed to be set to reduce the surplus of items from the buildings.
Mrs. Callicoat made the motion to set the date in late November. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Woodward, passed 5-0.
Administrators’ reports were given.
Susan Barnes – Elementary School
Tracey Welch – Middle School
Tosha Fox – High School
Mr. Layton has been talking with Richard Werner about conservations with MODOT about the entrances and exits at the proposed new high school site. Mr. Werner should have some drawings to Mr. Layton by next week. Mr. Layton also gave an up-date on the “Building For The Future” committee. Joe Yust is chairman. The committee will be putting up banners around the area to encourage the patrons to Vote Yes on the November ballot.
Mrs. Callicoat made the motion to table the program evaluation until the next regular meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bridges, passed 5-0.
Mr. Layton informed the board that the administrators had met last Wednesday, October 11th to discuss ways to stay on top of the safety issues in the district. He stated that the district needs to look into updating communication devices.
A reminder was given to the board about the “Celebration of Schools” at Missouri Southern State University to be held on November 6th.
Mrs. Barnes read a note from Mrs. McGriff about the employee party that was held on October 7th. The district paid approximately $200 for tableware. There were approximately 100 people in attendance. The CTS Company provided the pig and the remaining expenses, including prizes, were all donated.
The enrollment overall, is up 50 students from last year.
The next regular board meeting is set for November 16 at
A short break was taken at
Mrs. Callicoat made the motion to go into executive session
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Mr. Bridges made the motion to come out of executive session. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Callicoat passed 5-0 by roll-call vote.
Mrs. Callicoat made the motion to adjourn the meeting at
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President Secretary