MONROE CITY R-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
April 10, 2017
The Monroe City R-1 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday,
April 10, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. Board members present were Mr. Dennis Long, Mr. Jim Underhill, Mrs. Linda Greening, Mrs. Suzanne Quigley, Mr. Dennis Moss, Mrs. Michelle Kendrick, Mr. Roger Pennewell. Also present were Dr. Tracy Bottoms, Mr. Ryan Watson, Mr. Troy Patterson, Mrs. Kim Shinn, Mrs. Linda Bichsel, Ms. Marsha Franklin, Mrs. Cathy Harrison, Mrs. Jennifer Hays, Mrs. Casie Crider, and Miss Charletta Washington.
Mr. Dennis Long called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance at 7:00 p.m.
Mrs. Suzanne Quigley made a motion to approve the April agenda. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to certify the April 2017 election results. Mrs. Michelle Kendrick seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
Board President, Mr. Dennis Long appointed Mrs. Michelle Kendrick as acting Board Secretary for the Organizational meeting.
Mrs. Suzanne Quigley made a motion to approve the declaration of the Board of Education 2016-2017 Sine Die. Mr. Jim Underhill seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to adjourn at 7:12 p.m. Mr. Dennis Long seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
Mrs. Michelle Kendrick called the organizational meeting to order at 7: 12 p.m.
Dr. Tracy Bottoms issued the Oath of Office to elected members, Mrs. Suzanne Quigley, Mr. Dennis Long, and Mrs. Linda Greening.
Mr. Dennis Long made a motion to nominate Mr. Jim Underhill for President. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. Mrs. Suzanne Quigley made a motion that nominations cease and Mr. Jim Underhill be elected by acclamation. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. The motion carried 6-0; Mr. Jim Underhill abstained.
Mr. Dennis Long made a motion to nominate Mrs. Suzanne Quigley for Vice-President. Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded. Mrs. Michelle Kendrick made a motion that nominations cease and Mrs. Suzanne Quigley be elected by acclamation. Mr. Dennis Long seconded. The motion carried 6-0; Mrs. Suzanne Quigley abstained.
Mrs. Suzanne Quigley made a motion to nominate Mrs. Michelle Kendrick for Secretary. Mr. Dennis Long seconded. Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion that nominations cease and Mrs. Michelle Kendrick be elected by acclamation. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. The motion carried 6-0; Mrs. Michelle Kendrick abstained.
Mrs. Michelle Kendrick made a motion to nominate Mrs. Linda Greening for Treasurer. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion that nominations cease and Mrs. Linda Greening be elected by acclamation. Mrs. Suzanne Quigley seconded. The motion carried 6-0; Mrs. Linda Greening abstained.
Mr. Dennis Long made the motion to adjourn the Organizational meeting at 7:20 p.m. Mrs. Michelle Kendrick seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
President Jim Underhill called the regular meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
Mr. Dennis Long made a motion to approve the April regular session agenda. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
Dr. Tracy Bottoms reviewed the financial report.
In Old Business:
· Mrs. Suzanne Quigley made a motion to approve the 2017-2018 Extra Duty Salary Schedule. Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
· Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to approve the revisions to the 2017-2018 District Calendar. Mrs. Michelle Kendrick seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
· Frameworks Committee Meeting: April 12, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in HS Library
· MS Roofing update
In New Business:
· Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to approve the consent agenda which includes: minutes from previous meetings; approval of bills & warrants, with the exception of check # 032325 & check # 032328; approve $132,285.97 transfer from Fund I to Fund II; and to set the next board meeting date for May 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
· Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to approve check # 032325 to Sarah Kendrick. Mr. Dennis Long seconded. The motion carried 6-0; Mrs. Suzanne Quigley abstained.
· Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to approve check # 032328 to Brooke Ludwig. Mr. Dennis Long seconded. The motion carried 6-0; Mr. Jim Underhill abstained.
· Mr. Dennis Long made a motion to change the date of the May board meeting to May 15, 2017. Mrs. Michelle Kendrick seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
· Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to approve the Building Plans as presented. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
· Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to approve the Principal’s Reports as presented. Mr. Dennis Long seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Dennis Long made a motion to approve Policy 1210 and Policy 5550 and Form 2673 as recommended by MCE. Mrs. Suzanne Quigley seconded. The motion carried 7-0.
In Communications:
v Thank you from the Monroe County Cancer Society
In Other:
v The Board would like to recognize the students under the direction of Ms. Shannon Quinn and Mr. Brad Heckman for receiving outstanding ratings in Vocal Music and Band at MSHSAA District Contest.
Mr. Dennis Long made a motion to reserve the right to go into closed session at the next regular meeting or any meeting in the interim for personnel and litigation matters pursuant to RSMo 610.021 § (3) and (13). Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 7-0.
The Board moved to closed session at 8:10 p.m.
Mr. Jim Underhill called the executive session to order at 8:15 p.m.
Mr. Dennis Moss made a motion to return to open session at 9:15 p.m. Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Dennis Long made a motion to approve the MS Extra Duty Non-Coaching Assignments for the 2017-2018 school year, as presented. Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to approve the HS Clubs and Activities Assignments list for the 2017-2018 school year, as presented. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Dennis Long made a motion to approve Mrs. Sarah Kendrick as the Art Club, Color Guard, Stand for the Silent and Junior Class sponsor for the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. Roll Call Vote: Jim Underhill yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Suzanne Quigley and Roger Pennewell
The motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to hire Matthew Speaks and Ananiah Talton for Summer Maintenance. Mrs. Suzanne Quigley seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 7-0.
Mrs. Michelle Kendrick made a motion to hire Ms. Melissa Strode as a teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to approve Brooke Kendrick as HS Cheerleading sponsor for the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Dennis Long seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Michelle Kendrick
The motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. Michelle Kendrick made a motion to approve Shelby Spalding as Junior Class sponsor for the 2017-2018 school year. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Suzanne Quigley and Roger Pennewell
The motion carried 5-0.
Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to approve Austin Long as Panther Players sponsor for the 2017-2018 school year. Mrs. Michelle Kendrick seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Dennis Long
The motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to approve the Non-Certified Staff list for the 2017-2018 school year, as presented. Mrs. Suzanne Quigley seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 7-0.
Mrs. Michelle Kendrick made a motion to approve to employ Lindsey Behring for the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Dennis Long seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Jim Underhill
The motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. Michelle Kendrick made a motion to approve to employ Linda Bichsel for the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Dennis Long seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none.
Abstained: Dennis Moss
The motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to approve to employ Kim Buckman for the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Dennis Moss
The motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Dennis Moss made a motion to approve to employ Donna Long for the 2017-2018 school year. Mrs. Michelle Kendrick seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Dennis Long
The motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to approve to employ Sheryl Underhill for the 2017-2018 school year. Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Jim Underhill
The motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Michelle Kendrick yea
Linda Greening yea
Dennis Long yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 7-0.
Jim Underhill, President
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