Seneca R-7 School District                                       Tentative until approved            

Board of Education

Regular Meeting

June 19, 2008

 

Deann Woodward, president, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. with board members Teryl Malone, Harold DeVoe, Bill Lant, Joe Caputo, and Gary Little present.  Tammy Blaylock was absent.

 

The following changes were made to the consent agenda:

a.       Move VIII #14 Architect Bids to VII #11

b.      VII #2 Approval of the 08-09 Board Meeting Calendar

c.       VII #4 Amend Current 07-08 Budget and Approval of Preliminary 08-09 Budget

 

Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda, with additions and changes, including the additional bills.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 6-0.

 

Mr. Cook reported that the enrollment for the district was down a little compared to this time last year.  He also reported on district trailers and that the trailer given to the district by Eagle Picher will be a yearly savings of $37,700.

 

Tammy Blaylock entered the meeting at 5:12 p.m.

 

Mr. Lant made the motion to approve the School Safety Evaluation report as presented.  The motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 7-0.

 

A report was given by Mr. Cook stating that OSS (Out of School Suspension) was down this year at both the high school and middle school.  He also reported that the district had reapplied for the FEMA Grant.

 

The next regular board meeting was set for Tuesday, July 15th at 5:30 p.m.

 

Mr. Lant made the motion to set the Regular Board Meeting dates as follows (unless otherwise posted):

            August, September and October – 3rd Tuesday

            November through July – 3rd Thursday

Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 7-0.  (See Attachment #1)

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to adopt the resolution for Transfer of Funds in Fund 1 to Fund 4.   Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 7-0.

 

            Resolution:  The Seneca School district under the authority of SB 543 authorized by the Missouri General Assembly; does hereby authorize the transfer of up to seven percent of the district’s line 1 calculation for the school foundation entitlement for the preceding year from the general fund to the capital project’s fund.  Any funds that are transferred, but not expended in the current school year will remain in the capital projects’ fund for the purpose of adding classroom space.  (Projecting completion within 5-10 years)

 

Mr. DeVoe made the motion to amend the 07-08 current budget.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Malone, passed 7-0.  (See Attachment #2)

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to approve the amended copy of the current budget as the preliminary budget for the 08-09 school year.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 7-0.  (See Attachment #3)

 

Mr. Malone made the motion to amend board policy #BDA to hold its regular meetings on the 2nd Tuesday (August through October) and 3rd Thursday (November through July) at 5:30 p.m. to be held at the Central Office, unless otherwise specified in the publicized notice of the meeting.  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Blaylock, passed 7-0.

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to increase the teacher substitute pay to $75.00 per day beginning with the 08-09 school year.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 7-0.

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to set the 2008-09 tuition for Seneca R-VII at $5850 per student.  Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed, 6-1.  Yes votes – Malone, DeVoe,   Lant, Blaylock, Woodward, and Caputo      No votes – Little

 

No action was taken on student handbooks.

 

Mr. DeVoe made the motion to approve the resolution calling for a special election on November 4, 2008.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 7-0.  (See Attachment #4)

 

Mr. Lant made the motion to amend the 07-08 Summer School salary.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Malone, passed 7-0.  (See Attachment #5)

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to table the architect bids.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Little, passed 7-0.

 

No information was presented from the Nabholz Construction Company.

 

A short break was taken at 6:35 p.m.

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to go into executive session at 6:55 p.m. as authorized by 610,021, 610,022 for the purpose of personnel.  Motion was seconded by Mr. DeVoe, passed 7-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to come out of executive session at 8:20 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 7-0 by roll-call vote.

 

Mrs. Blaylock made the motion to adjourn at 8:21 p.m.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Lant, passed 7-0.

 

 

 

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President                                                         Secretary