Seneca R-7 School District                                                   Tentative until approved!                  

Board of Education

Regular Meeting

September 20, 2007                                                  

 

 

Deann Woodward, president, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with board members Harold DeVoe, Bill Lant, Tammy Blaylock, Kelly Larson, and Scott Cooper present.  Wendy Callicoat was absent.

 

One addition was added to the agenda:  VIII. #15 – Residential Check List (due to the fact of reports of students living outside the district.)

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the consent agenda, including the additional bills.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 6-0

 

Mr. Cook gave an update on the trailer donated by Eagle Picher.  The moving date is tentatively set for May 2008.

 

The current enrollment is down by thirteen students this year.  Mr. Cook noted that last year was a large graduating class.

 

The following high school student council members were present and given a certificate by Mr. Cook.    Matt Wilkes, Bethany Chitwood, Kelsey Green, and Seantel Goodman

 

Sharon Weber, Professional Development Chairperson, gave a presentation on PDC.

 

Superintendent’s report was given as follows.

 

1.  Lyla Getchell, assistant to the superintendent, gave a report on the 2007 MAP and AYP results.

 

2.  Mr. Cook gave an up-date on the FEMA grant and reported that the school needs to have a survey done to establish the geographical location for the proposed building at the high school.  The estimated costs are between $800 and $2,000.

 

3.  A detailed expenditure report was given by Mr. Cook.  Several positions have been eliminated or employees have resigned and those positions will not be replaced.

 

4.  A “Teacher Advisory Committee” has been formed and will be held on a monthly basis at each building level. 

 

The next regular board meeting was set for October 18^th at 5:00 p.m.

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve board policy JFCL (A+ Program).  Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 6-0.

 

Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the current 2007-08 budget as presented.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0.  (See Attachment #2)

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the 2007-08 Professional Development Plan.  Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 6-0.  

 

Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the 2007-08 fundraisers as presented.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Copper, passed 6-0.  (See Attachment # 3)

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to approve the revised board policy IGBCA and to designate Beth James as the district’s homeless coordinator.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 6-0.  (See Attachment #4)

 

Informational items were presented by Mr. Cook for the following:  Staff up-date, district vehicles, liability waiver for scissor lift, news article from U.S. news report, and residential check list. 

 

A short break was taken at 6:20 p.m.

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to go into executive session at 6:30 p.m. as authorized by Section 610.021, 610.022 for the purpose of personnel matters.  Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 6-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mr. Larson made the motion to come out of executive session at 7:13 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mr. Cooper made the motion to adjourn at 7:14 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Larson, passed 6-0.

 

 

 

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President                                                         Secretary