Mound City R-2
Board Meeting Report 4-15-15
Mrs. Loucks swore in incumbentKarma Metzgar and new member Justin Courtney. During the board reorganization, the following officers were elected: President – Jeff Holstine, Brian Tubbs -- Vice President, Treasurer – Justin Courtney, and Mrs. Deborah Loucks as Secretary to the board.
COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION/REPORTS
FFA Officers, Emily Wedlock and Kendey Eaton did a nice job presenting the year’s activities for the local chapter.
Mrs. Ann Walker gave staff input relating to her instructional duties in preschool.
The ACT test comparison of the 275 Conference, Activity Participation Rates and Facilities/Safety 9 year planwere discussed. Thisplan is available in the office to those interested.
CONSENT AGENDA
The board approved minutes of March 18th, financial report and a fund balance transfer.
NEW BUSINESS
The board approved the 2.76% salary increase recommendation for staff members,beginning in the 2015-2016 school year. This will add $600 to the base salary increasing it to $31,100.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Mrs. Seitz reported grades 3-8 have been diligently preparing for testing and practicing for the new on-line assessment. Staff members are making plans for next year’s in-services.
Mr. Miles mentionedthe State FFAConvention will be April 16th/17thwith 2 State Degree Recipients andEOC testing will be April 4 – May 8. All juniors will take the ACT as part of the Missouri Assessment Program this year. The Scholar Bowl Team won the 275 Conference and we will host Districts on April 18th. Important dates for Seniors include Baccalaureate May 10th, Senior Day Trip May 13th, Senior Breakfast May 14th and Graduation May 17th. The High School Honors Assembly is May 14th at 1:30 p.m.
Mr. Eaton discussed moving the May board meeting date from May 20thto Monday, May 18th and the June 17th date to June 22nd. The 275/PVC conference merger was finalized and the entire group met last Thursday to establish committees to create a new constitution and set of bi-laws. The overall construction manager contract for the building project is being finalized by attorneys and actual construction will hopefully begin soon. Mr. Eaton also met with our health insurance brokers; more information will be presented at the in-service on Monday.
CLOSED SESSION
The board approved minutes of the March 18th meeting.
The board discussed the extra-curricular duty positions and came out of closed session to vote on the following changes:
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball – Jason Tenney
Varsity Boys Basketball -- Lee McFadden
Junior High Football -- Lee McFadden
Junior High Cheerleading -- Besty McQueen (Craig Teacher)
Middle School Play -- Jan Seitz
Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.