March 18, 2010 Meeting Summary

Information from the Southern Reynolds County R-II Board of Education Meeting, March 18, 2010.

Student Spotlight:
The Board recognized the LifeSmarts Teams that won the Missouri Tournament and will be competing at Nationals in Miami, Florida in April.

The Board also recognized two students who had scored 30 or above on the ACT test.

2010 -2011 School Calendar:
The Board adopted Calendar #3 as our official calendar for next year.

Monticello Transportation:
The Board voted to not contract transportation at this time.

Bond Refinancing:
The Board voted to refinance the current school bonds. This will result in a savings of $28,719 for the district by lowering the interest rate and accelerating the payment schedule.

Elementary Principal Report:
Mrs. Bouma recognized the Academic Bowl participants and winners from the two contests. She discussed Parent/Teacher Conferences and the Book Fair. She explained that the elementary teachers are gearing up for the MAP and Terra Nova Test. Finally, she discussed the After School Program provided by the 21st Century Grant.


High Principal Report:
Mr. Spurgin recognized the Betas competing at State Convention and the winners that will be competing in Louisville, KY in July.

Assistant Principal Report:
Mrs. King elaborated on the upcoming MAP testing.

Superintendents Report:
Dr. Redlich updated the Board on the Biomass Boiler grant progress and elaborated on the 21st Century Grant. The MSBA Regional meeting will be held in Van Buren on May4, 2010. The Board Reorganizational meeting will be held on April 8, 2010.

□ Pre-School Graduation will be held in the old gym on Friday, May 21st at 6:00 pm and they will have Parent/Teacher Conference on May 26th and 27th.

□ 8th Grade Graduation will be held in the new gym on Monday, May 24th at 7:00 pm.

□ Kindergarten Graduation will be held in the new gym on Tuesday, May 25th, 6:00 pm and they will attend to the last day of school.

From Executive Session:

Staff Reductions due to Budget Concerns:
The Board voted to accept the administration’s recommendation to eliminate the Assistant Principal’s Position and leave the 6th grade in the Elementary for next year.

The Board directed administration to not hire for one opening and rearrange staff to eliminate one of the three 1st Grade teaching positions.