September 2010 MInutes

Members Present: Todd Brewer, Beth Buford, Rodney Johnson, Mildred Morrison, Rick Parker, and Phillip Roberts

Members Absent: Benji Harper
Administrators: Mike Redlich, Carol Bouma
Board Secretary: Becky Foster

Call 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 September 16,2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office by Todd Brewer, Board President.

Pledge of Allegiance

Recognition of Visitors

Adoption of Agenda: Motion was made by Phillip Roberts and seconded by Rodney Johnson to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Vote: 6 yes 0 no 1 absent 0 abstained

Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes for August 19, 2010
b. Approval of Payment of Expenditures
c. Approval of Financial Report
d. Approval of Evaluations: Food Service
Motion was made by Rodney Johnson and seconded by Phillip Roberts to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Vote: 6 yes 0 no 1 absent 0 abstained

Action Items:
Certificate of Deposit: Motion was made by Rodney Johnson and seconded by Phillip Roberts to invest $500,000 in a 12 month certificate of deposit at Sun Security Bank at 1.75% with two signatures required those being the board president, superintendent and/ or the bookkeeper. Motion carried.
Vote: 5 yes 0 no 1 absent 1 abstained (Beth Buford)

Fuels for Schools: Tabled with at stakeholders meeting being held Thursday, September 23 at 4:30 p.m.

Step Ladder Program: Motion was made by Phillip Roberts and seconded by Beth Buford to approve the STEP Plan and Goals as presented with the payment amounts being $800 and $1,600 based on the tiers as described in the plan. Motion carried.
Vote: 6 yes 0 no 1 absent 0 abstained

Administrator’s Report
Elementary School:
• LEAP Program
• Hosting an Academic Bowl
High School:
• Good start for the year
• Cross Country
Superintendent’s Report
• Distinction in Performance
• MSIP Waiver of Full Review
• Staff Shirts for Recognition
• Grants Update
• Jobs Bill State of Missouri

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 Beth Buford and seconded by Phillip Roberts to go into executive session at 7:57 p.m.
Motion carried. The Board entered closed session at 7:57 p.m. and returned to open session at 9:07 p.m.
Rick Parker Yes Phillip Roberts Yes Rodney Johnson Yes
Benji Harper Absent Todd Brewer Yes Mildred Morrison Yes
Beth Buford Yes

Adjourn: Motion was made by Rodney Johnson and seconded by Beth Buford to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Vote: 6 yes 0 no 1 absent 0 abstained