Seneca R-7 School District

Board of Education

Regular Meeting

January 18, 2007

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

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

Darcy Fortner was present to address the board concerning her daughter Madison.

Mrs. McGriff, Assistant Superintendent, gave a report from the Math Committee.

Randy Willis, CTS, gave an update on the progress at the buildings. He also explained the Phase II of the performance contract, which would include the administration, high school and ’94 and ’87 editions to the buildings. He will get the board a new contract with a Civil Service portion in the contract.

Administrators’ reports were given.

Susan Barnes – Elementary

Tosha Fox – High School

Georgiana McGriff – Assistant Superintendent

Joe Layton – Superintendent

Program Evaluations – Professional Development – Georgiana McGriff

Health Services – Ed James

Mrs. Woodward made the motion to approve the 2005-06 district audit. Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 5-0.

Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the Oppa Food Service Contract for the 07-08 school year. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Blaylock, passed 5-0.

Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the Conflict of Interest Policy (BBFA). Motion was seconded by Mrs. Woodward, passed 5-0. Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the bond resolution as follows: “A resolution calling a special election on a general obligation question in Seneca R-7 School District of Newton County, Missouri.” Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 5-0.

The next regular board meeting was set for February 15, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

A short break was taken at 6:45 p.m.

Mr. Cooper made the motion to go into executive session at 7:05 p.m. as authorized by section 610.021, 610.022. for the purpose of personnel and student issues. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Woodward, passed 5-0 by roll-call vote.

Mark Bridges entered the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Larson made the motion to come of executive session at 8:04 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper, passed 6-0 by roll-call vote.

Mr. Cooper made the motion to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Woodward, passed 6-0.

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President Secretary