Ballard R-II Schools

RR 1 Box 497 – Butler, MO 64730

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REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING –September 23, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

Meeting called to ord= er at 7:35 p.m. by Gene Morris, President.

Present: Gene Morris, Bob Kagarice, Tina Oer= ke, Jerry Oswald

Absent: Richie Eidson, Eileen Parks, Lawan= da Engelhardt

Admin: Rick S= tark, Superintendent; John Siebeneck, Principal; Kerri Loyd, Secretary

Guests: John Daniel, DSWA Certified Public= Accountants

AGENDA<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> was reviewed.&= nbsp; Added to Principal’s Report item F. Basketball and Volleyball Uniforms

Ø Motion by T= ina Oerke to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Absent

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Absent

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

MINUTES= of the August 17, 2010, Public Tax Hearing and = Regular Board of Education Meeting were reviewed.&= nbsp; (attached)

Ø Motion by J= erry Oswald to approve the August 17, 2010, Public Tax Hearing and Board of Education Meeting minutes as presented. Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Absent

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Absent

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

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FINANCIAL REPORT was reviewed for Augu= st, as well as September bills to be paid. (attached)

&Oslas= h; Motion by Jerry Oswald= to approve the August Financial Report. Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Absent

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Absent

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

&Oslas= h; Motion by Jerry Oswald= to approve payment of September bills and payroll. Seconded by Bob Kagarice.<= /o:p>

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Absent

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Absent

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

* Eileen Parks and Lawanda Engelhardt arrived at 7:40 p.m.

OPEN COMMUNICATION=

A. The 2009/2010 Audit Re= port was reviewed by John Daniel of DSWA CPAs. (available in district office)

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NEW BUSINESS

A. Reviewed available Boa= rd of Education Policy and Regulation updates through Missouri Consultants for Education. (attached)

&Oslas= h; Motion by Bob Kagarice= to adopt the following Policies and Regulations:&nb= sp; Policy 2610 Misconduct and Disciplinary Consequences, Policy 2655 Bullying, Regulation 2662 Suspension, Policy 2670 Corporal Punishment Authorized, Policy 2673 Reporting of Violent Behavior, 2720 Employment of Students, Policy and Regulation 2870 Administering Medicines to Students, Regulation 3380 Sale/Lease of Real Property, and Policy 4640 Teaching Stand= ards. Seconded by Eileen Parks.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

B. The School Nurse has inquired about the possibility of the school district making limited over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol, TUMS, and cough drops, avail= able in the nurse’s office, to be utilized with parent’s written permission. Parents would be required to complete an authorization form stat= ing which, if any, of these medications their child may receive. Discussed.

&Oslas= h; Motion by Tina Oerke to provide these over-the-counter medications as requested. Seconded by Lawanda Engelhardt.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

A. Reviewed current enrollment.

B. Reviewed the September and October calendar of activities. (attached)

C. Discussed MAP Testing results.=

D. Discussed the Preliminary Annual Performance Rep= ort and the Preliminary Annual Yearly Progress Report.

E. = Discussed Basketball & Volleyball Uniforms.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Volleyball uniforms have been purc= hased by the Booster Club. They are willing to pay $2670 toward the purchase of Basketball uniforms. The remainder would be approximate= ly $2670. Discussed whether the = board is willing to pay the remainder of this cost.

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve the purchase of Basketball uniforms and to pay the portion not covered by the Booster Club.= Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. Reviewed the Title I program evaluation as compl= eted by Linda Gulling. (attached)

B. Reviewed proposed amendment to the 2010/2011 Budget. (attached)=

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve the Budget ame= ndment as proposed. Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

C. Discussed the October Board of Education Meeting= .

Ø Motion by Eileen Parks to schedule the October B= oard of Education Meeting for Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Lawanda Engelhardt.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

D. Discussed approval of the 2009/2010 Audit Report= as presented during Open Communication.

Ø Motion by Eileen Parks to accept the 2009/2010 A= udit Report as presented. Seconded= by Bob Kagarice.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed session, inclu= ding any record or vote, to the extent that it may relate to the following: 1. Legal actions, attorney work pr= oduct or confidential discussions with legal counsel as provided in section 610.0= 21, RSMo; 2. Student discipline matters or other confidential records relating to studen= ts protected from disclosure by laws as provided in section 610.021, RSMo; 3. Personnel matters when information concerning the performance or merit of employees is discussed or recorded as provided in section 610.021, RSMo; 4. Individually identifiable personnel records as provided in section 610.021,= RSMo; 5= . The lease, purchase, or sale of real estate as provided in section 610.021, RSMo.)

Ø Motion by B= ob Kagarice to enter Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. Seconded by Lawanda Engelhard= t.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

R= eturned to regular session at 9:35 p.m.= Decisions made in Executive Sessio= n are as follows:

Ø Motion by Tina Oerke to approve the August 17, 2= 010, Executive Session minutes. Se= conded by Eileen Parks.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Eileen Parks to hire coaches for eleme= ntary basketball, paying stipends of $250 per team. Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by T= ina Oerke to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Seconded by Eileen Parks.

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; = Eileen Parks: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Richie Eidson: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Jerry Oswald: Yes &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Yes

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Gene Morris: Yes