December 2009 Summary of Minutes

Members Present: Todd Brewer, Beth Buford, Benji Harper, Mildred Morrison, Rick Parker, and Phillip Roberts
Members Absent: Wade Prince
Administrators: Mike Redlich and Paula King
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 December 17, 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.
Vote: 6 yes 0 no 1 absent 0 abstained

Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes for November 19, 2009
b. Approval of Payment of Bills (attached)
c. Approval of Financial Report (attached)
d. Approval of Evaluations: Guidance Program
Motion was made by Phillip Roberts and seconded by Benji Harper to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Vote: 6 yes 0 no 1 absent 0 abstained

Action Items:
Race to the Top Resolution: Motion was made by Benji Harper seconded Beth Buford to adopt the Missouri Department of Education Race to the Top Resolution for Local Education Agencies as presented. Motion carried.
Vote: 6 yes 0 no 1 absent 0 abstained

Administrator’s Report
Elementary:
• Christmas Concert
• Band performance
High School:
• End of course exam in Government
• End of first semester

Superintendent’s Report
• Annual performance report – 13 points received – fully accredited
• Attendance percentage
• A+ Designation application
• Staff and family / Board Christmas Dinner
• Purchasing Card Program
• 21st Century Grant with Whole Kids Outreach 100% federal funded
• Board Filing Update

Out of District Tuition: Motion made by Benji Harper and seconded by Phillip Roberts to raise the out of district tuition to $6,000. Motion carried.
Vote: 6 yes 0 no 1 absent 0 abstained

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 Beth Buford to go into executive session at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried. The Board entered closed session at 6:30 p.m. and returned to open session at 7:24 p.m.

Rick Parker Yes Phillip Roberts Yes Wade Prince absent
Benji Harper Yes Todd Brewer Yes Mildred Morrison Yes
Beth Buford Yes

Adjourn: Motion was made by Phillip Roberts and seconded by Benji Harper to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Vote: 6 yes 0 no 1 absent 0 abstained