Seneca R-7 School District                          

Board of Education

Regular Meeting

December 19, 2006

 

 

Gregg Spittler, President, called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. with board members Tammy Blaylock, Kelly Larson, Deann Woodward, Scott Cooper, Mark Bridges and Wendy Callicoat present.

 

Mr. Bridges made the motion to accept the consent agenda, including the additional bills.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Callicoat, passed 7-0.

 

The district’s foreign exchange students were present and introduced themselves to the board.  Janie Cook, sponsor, thanked the board for allowing the students to attend school in our district.

 

Michele Boyer was present to express her feelings about the Connected Math issue.

 

Mrs. Callicoat made the motion to approve the worker’s compensation bid from Hawkeye Insurance for $37,519 and to increase the liability portion of the insurance to a million dollar coverage, not to exceed an additional cost of $250.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Woodward, passed 7-0.

 

Mr. Bridges made the motion to approve the water line easement at the elementary school.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Cooper, passed 7-0.

 

Administrators’ reports were given. 

            Susan Barnes – Elementary

            Tracey Welch – Middle School

            Tosha Fox – High School

            Georgiana McGriff- Assistant Superintendent

            Joe Layton - Superintendent

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the list of students to graduate at the end of the first semester.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Blaylock, passed 7-0.  (See attachment #1)

 

During Mr. Layton’s report, CTS representatives gave and update on the performance contract.  They expect completion of the project in the next couple of weeks.

 

Program Evaluations – Instructional Effectiveness, Career/Vocational Education

            Susan Barnes – Elementary

            Tracey Welch – Middle School

            Tosha Fox – High School

            Angel Roller – Vocational Department

 

Christmas card winners were announced.   Each of the winners received a $50 Savings Bond.

 

            1st  – Carlee Ballard

            2nd – Elizabeth Oliver

            3rd – Charleigh Plumb

 

Mrs. Woodward made the motion to approve the board policies as presented.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Bridges, passed 7-0.  (See attachment #2)

 

Mrs. Woodward made the motion to approve the 2006-07 budget as presented with the additional changes on page 6.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 7-0.  (See attachment #3)

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the Goals & Objectives as presented.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 7-0.  (See attachment #4)

 

The next regular board meeting was set for January 18, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

 

A short break was taken at 7:55 p.m.

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to go into executive session at 8:10 p.m. as authorized by section 610.021 for the purpose of hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting an employee.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Callicoat, passed 7-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mr. Larson made the motion to come out of executive session at 8:38 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Blaylock, passed 7-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mrs. Callicoat made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Woodward, passed 7-0.

 

 

 

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President                                                                     Secretary