Seneca R-7
Board of Education
Regular Meeting
March 20, 2008
Deann Woodward, president, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with members Harold DeVoe, Bill Lant, and Tammy Blaylock. Wendy Callicoat, Kelly Larson, and Scott Cooper were absent.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the consent agenda, including the additional bills. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 4-0.
Mr. Cook gave a report on enrollment in the district. There has been a lot of sickness throughout
the district with students and teachers, causing the
Mr. Cook recognized the High School Jazz Band members and their accomplishments this year. The members that were present were each given a certificate from Mr. Cook.
Mrs. Woodward recognized the two board candidates that were in attendance: Joe Caputo and Gary Little.
Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to approve the Guidance and Counseling program evaluation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 4-0.
Board members were instructed to fill out and return their board evaluation forms to Kathy by April 4th.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the Curriculum and Instruction program evaluation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 4-0.
Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the At Risk program evaluation. Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 4-0.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the up-dated board policies as presented. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 4-0.
Mr. Cook presented the “Distinction in Performance” award to the board members. The award is for improved achievement through the Missouri School Improvement Program for the school year 2006-07.
The next regular board meeting was set for April 15th at 5:00 p.m.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the summer school dates of May 28 through June 30, 2008 and salaries of $3500 for certified teachers and $1750 for non-certified teachers. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 4-0.
Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the capital outlay projects for 2008-09 as presented. Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 4-0.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve adding $1,690 to the teacher’s starting base pay on the salary schedule. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 4-0.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the Career Ladder waivers for the 2008-09 school year: Gretchen Hughes to stage 2, Grace Leader to stage 3, Jana Thomas to stage 3 (pending her getting hired full time). Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 4-0.
Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to approve keeping the Caboose, which is located at the Middle School. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 4-0.
A short break was taken at 6:27 p.m.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to go into executive session at 6:44 p.m. as authorized by section 610.021, 610.022 for the purpose of personnel. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 4-0 by roll-call vote.
Mr. Cooper entered the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Mrs. Blaylock left the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Mr. Lant made the motion to come out of executive session at 8:55 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper, passed 4-0 by roll-call vote.
A special “work session” meeting was set for Monday, March 31st at 6:00 p.m. to go over budget and finance numbers.
Mr. DeVoe made the motion to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cooper, passed 4-0.
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President Secretary