Ballard R-II Schools

RR 1 Box 497 – Butler, MO 64730

PUBLIC TAX RATE HEARING – August 20, 2009, 7:30 p.m.

Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Gene Morris, President.

Present:  Gene Morris, Richie Eidson, Tina Oerke, Larry Bergschneider, Bob Kagarice, Jerry Oswald

Absent:  Eileen Parks

Admin:  Rick Stark, Superintendent; John Siebeneck, Principal; Kerri Loyd, Secretary

Guests:  None

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve the Public Tax Rate Hearing agenda as presented.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

A. Reviewed the proposed tax levy for the 2009/2010 fiscal year.  The proposed amount to each fund is as follows: $4.4425 – Incidental Fund, $0.00 Special Revenue Fund, $0.00 Capital Projects Fund, and $0.7500 – Debt Service Fund, a total levy amount of $5.1925.

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve the 2009/2010 levy amounts as proposed.  Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to adjourn the Public Tax Rate Hearing at 7:50 p.m.  Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING – August 20, 2009, following Tax Rate Hearing

Meeting called to order at 7:50 p.m. by Gene Morris, President.

Present:  Gene Morris, Richie Eidson, Tina Oerke, Larry Bergschneider, Bob Kagarice, Jerry Oswald

Absent:  Eileen Parks

Admin:  Rick Stark, Superintendent; John Siebeneck, Principal; Kerri Loyd, Secretary

Guests:  None

AGENDA reviewed.

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve the agenda as presented.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

MINUTES of the July 16, 2009, Regular Board of Education Meeting were reviewed.  (attached) 

Ø Motion by Tina Oerke to approve the July 16, 2009, Board of Education Meeting minutes as presented.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

FINANCIAL REPORT reviewed for July, as well as August bills to be paid.  (attached)

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the July Financial Report.  Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Richie Eidson to approve payment of August bills and payroll.  Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

OPEN COMMUNICATION - None

OLD BUSINESS

A. Reviewed progress toward readying the Agriculture Shop building for equipment.  Textbooks have been purchased and equipment is being ordered.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Reviewed the Board Member Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure policy.  (attached)

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve the attached policy for Board Member Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure.  Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

B. Reviewed the 9-12 grade FACS, 4^th grade science and 4^th grade communication arts curriculum guides.  (available in district office)

Ø Motion by Jerry Oswald to approve the 9-12 grade FACS, 4^th grade science and 4^th grade communication arts curriculum guides.  Seconded by Tina Oerke.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Absent

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

A. Beginning enrollment is at 137.

B. Reviewed schedule of activities through the end of September.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. Reviewed the Safety Program Evaluation as completed by Rick Stark.  (attached)

*Eileen Parks arrived at 8:15 p.m.

B. Discussed date for the September 2009 Board of Education meeting.

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to set the next regular Board of Education meeting on September 16, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.  Seconded by Jerry Oswald.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

C. Reviewed plans for Fitness Club.

EXECUTIVE SESSION  (Closed session, including any record or vote, to the extent that it may relate to the following:  1. Legal actions, attorney work product or confidential discussions with legal counsel as provided in section 610.021, RSMo;  2. Student discipline matters or other confidential records relating to students 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 Jerry Oswald to enter Executive Session at 8:20 p.m.   Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

Returned to regular session at 8:25 p.m.  Decisions made in Executive Session are entered into regular session minutes as follows:

Ø Motion by Richie Eidson to approve the July 16, 2009 Executive Session minutes as presented.  Seconded by Tina Oerke. (Eileen Parks did not vote as she was not present at the July 16 meeting.)

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Did not vote

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider:  Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes

Ø Motion by Tina Oerke to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.  Seconded by Richie Eidson.

Vote:   Bob Kagarice: Yes                                           Eileen Parks: Yes

            Richie Eidson: Yes                                           Larry Bergschneider: Yes

            Jerry Oswald: Yes                                            Tina Oerke: Yes

                                                                                        Gene Morris: Yes