Ballard R-II Schools

RR 1 Box 497 – Butler, MO 64730

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PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2011/2012 – February 22, 2= 011, 7:30 p.m.

Meeting called to ord= er at 7:30 p.m. by Gene Morris, President.

Present: Gene Morris, Richie Eidson, Lawanda Engelhardt, Eileen Parks, Tina Oerke, Bob Kagarice

Absent: Jerry Oswald

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

Guests: Cindy Wainscott<= /p>

AGENDA was reviewed

Ø Motion by Lawanda Engelhardt to approve the publ= ic hearing agenda as presented. Seconded by Richie Eidson.

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

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

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

A.&n= bsp; Reviewed the proposed 2011/2012 Ballard R-II School Calendar. Noted that the proposed date for students to begin is August 24, 2011, which is more than ten calendar days prior to Labor Day (Sept. 5). (attached)

Ø Motion by Lawanda Engelhardt to approve the 2011= /2012 School Calendar as proposed. = Seconded by Eileen Parks.

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

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

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

Ø Motion by Richie Eidson to adjourn the public he= aring at 7:35 p.m. Seconded by Lawa= nda Engelhardt.

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

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

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

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REGULAR BOARD OF E= DUCATION MEETING – February 22, 2011, following Public Hearing.

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

Present: Gene Morris, Richie Eidson, Lawanda Engelhardt, Eileen Parks, Tina Oerke, Bob Kagarice

Absent: Jerry Oswald

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

Guests: Cindy Wainscott<= /p>

AGENDA<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'> was reviewed.&= nbsp; Added to Open Communication: Cindy Wainscott for Ballard PTO.

Ø Motion by E= ileen Parks to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Tina Oerke.

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

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

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

MINUTES= of the January 25, 2011, Regular Board of Educa= tion Meeting were reviewed. (attached) Noted that the= re was no second listed to the motion acting on Mr. Stark’s contract.= Bob Kagarice stated that he had se= conded this motion.

Ø Motion by B= ob Kagarice to approve the January 25, 2011, Board of Education Meeting minutes as corr= ected. Seconded by Richie Eidson. (Tina Oerke did not vote, as she w= as not present at the January meeting.)

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

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes &nbs= p; Jerry Oswald: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Did not vote

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

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FINANCIAL REPORT was reviewed for Janu= ary, as well as February bills to be paid. (attached)

&Oslas= h; Motion by Lawanda Enge= lhardt to approve the January Financial Report.&n= bsp; Seconded by Bob Kagarice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPEN COMMUNICATION=

A. Cindy Wainscott report= ed on behalf of Ballard PTO about fundraising efforts to purchase a sign for the school district, as discussed previously.&= nbsp; She updated the Board on funds designated so far and the money needed for the purchase. She seeks permission from the Board to continue fundraising efforts.

Ø Motion by Tina Oerke to allow PTO to proceed with this project. Seconded by Richie Eidson.

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

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

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

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NEW BUSINESS

A. Reviewed the Ballard R= -2 School District Financial Risk Assessment #2 for the 2010/2011 school year. (attac= hed)

&Oslas= h; Motion by Lawanda Enge= lhardt to accept the Ballard R-2 School District Financial Risk Assessment #2 for = the 2010/2011 school year. Second= ed by Eileen Parks.

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

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

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

B. Discussed use of the baseball/softball field by the Ballard Summer Ball Association for the 2011 summer ball leagues.

&Oslas= h; Motion by Bob Kagarice= to allow the Ballard Summer Ball Association to use the ball field for the 2011 summer ball leagues. Seconded= by Lawanda Engelhardt. (Richie Eidson an= d Tina Oerke did not vote, as they are board members for the Ball Association.)

Vote: &nbs= p; Bob Kagarice: Yes = &nb= sp; Eileen Parks: Yes &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; Richie Eidson: Did not vote

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes &nbs= p; Jerry Oswald: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Did not vote

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

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

A. Student enrollment is at 149.<= /p>

B. Reviewed recent and upcoming events, as well as = the March calendar of activities. (attached)

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. Reviewed evaluation of the Vocational Education Program as completed by Rick Stark. (attached)

B. Reviewed evaluation of the Professional Developm= ent Program as completed by Amanda Powell, PDC Chair. (attached)

C. Reviewed proposed revision to the 2010/2011 Budg= et. (attached)

Ø Motion by L= awanda Engelhardt to approve revision as attached to the 2010/2011 Budget. Seconded by Tina Oerke.

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

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

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

D. Discussed the March Board of Education Meeting.<= o:p>

Ø Motion by Richie Eidson to schedule the March Bo= ard of Education Meeting for March 15, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Lawanda Engelhardt.

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

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

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

E. = Discussed make-up days for those missed due to s= now. Days scheduled to date are Februar= y 21, and May 23, 24 & 25. Mr. = Stark recommends adding March 25 & 28 and April 25.

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to approve using March 25= & 28 and April 25 as make-up days. Seconded by Eileen Parks.

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

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

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; 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 L= awanda Engelhardt to enter Executive Session at 8:20 p.m. Seconded by Tina Oerke.<= /o:p>

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

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

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

R= eturned to regular session at 9:20 p.m.= Decisions made in Executive Sessio= n are as follows:

Ø Motion by Lawanda Engelhardt to approve the Janu= ary 25, 2011, Executive Session minutes. Seconded by Bob Kagarice. (Tina Oerke did not vote, as she was not present at the January meeting.)

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

&nbs= p; &= nbsp; Lawanda Engelhardt: Yes &nbs= p; Jerry Oswald: Absent = ; &n= bsp; Tina Oerke: Did not vote

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

Ø Motion by Bob Kagarice to accept Kristen Malone’s letter of resignation. Seconded by Eileen Parks.

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

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

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

Ø Motion by T= ina Oerke to increase Mr. Siebeneck’s salary = by $200 and to give a one-year contract extension. Seconded by Lawanda Engelhardt

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

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

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

Ø Motion by R= ichie Eidson to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Seconded by Tina Oerke.

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

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

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