November 2009 Regular Meeting

Meeting of the Board of Education

Members Present: Todd Brewer, Beth Buford, Benji Harper, Mildred Morrison, Rick Parker, Wade Prince, and Phillip Roberts
Members Absent: none
Administrators: Mike Redlich, Carol Bouma, Armand Spurgin, and Paula King
Board Secretary: Becky FosterCall to Order: A quorum being present and due notice having been mailed and published, the regular meeting of the Southern Reynolds County R-II School District was called to order on November 19, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room by Todd Brewer, Board President.

Pledge of Allegiance

Recognition of Visitors

Adoption of Agenda: Motion was made by Phillip Roberts and seconded by Benji Harper to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes for October 15, 2009
b. Approval of Payment of Bills (attached)
c. Approval of Financial Report (attached)
d. Approval of Evaluations: none
Motion was made by Benji Harper and seconded by Beth Buford to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried.

Action Items:
2009-10 Budget Revision: Motion was made by Benji Harper seconded Wade Prince by to approve the 2009-10 Budget Revision as presented. Motion carried.

Big Springs Conference: Motion was made by Benji Harper and seconded by Phillip Roberts to petition to the Big Springs Conference to join their conference. Motion carried.
Administrator’s Report
Elementary:
• Parent Breakfasts
• December 10th Christmas Concert with the band participating
• Curriculum Update
• H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic

High School:
• December 5th Chess Tournament at West Plains
• Sickness much better with attendance up
• HS Boys Basketball only a varsity team for the year
• Jannifer Johnson recognized for being selected to attend the DESE End of Course Achievement Phase 2 Setting

Superintendent’s Report
• Fuels for Schools Grant
• Staff and family / Board Christmas Dinner
• HRA Insurance Amendment: Motion was made by Phillip Roberts and seconded by Benji Harper to approve the HRA Insurance Amendment. Motion carried.
• 403B Annuity: Motion was made by Benji Harper and seconded by Wade Prince to add Horace Mann to the vendor list in the 403B Plan Document. Motion carried.
• Easement for water and telecommunications: Motion was made by Phillip Roberts and seconded by Wade Prince to authorize signing an easement to the City of Ellington for water and telecommunications. Motion carried.
* National City presentation by Lonnie Thompson – performance reward from United Health Care
• Set Board Filing Dates for December 15, 2009 – January 19, 2010

Executive Session
RSMo. 610.021 section 3; evaluation and action on employees
RSMo. 610.021 sections 6 & 7; student welfare
RSMo. 610.021 section 1; legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental entity

Motion was made by Benji Harper and seconded by Phillip Roberts to go into executive session at 7:01 p.m. Motion carried. The Board entered closed session at 7:01 p.m. and returned to open session at 7:25 p.m.

Adjourn: Motion was made by Wade Prince and seconded by Phillip Roberts to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.