GRIGGSVILLE-PERRY COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT NO. 4

Andrea Allen, Superintendent April 20, 2011

BOARD MEETS:

The Griggsville-Perry Board of Education met Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 7:05 p.m. There was discussion and action taken on the following items of business.

Public comment: The March Student of the Month for the middle school, Cole Bradshaw (parents Larry Bradshaw and Carrie Bradshaw) was presented his award by Mrs. Pollee Craven.

Action was taken as follows:

  • The Resolution to Canvass Ballots and Declare the Results of the April School Board Election was approved with the following information: Tracy Flowers, 318 votes; Rhonda K. Harris, 326 votes; Jon R. Freeman, 271 votes; Bobbi Jo McCarter, 307 votes; and Brian Bradshaw, 285 votes. Declared elected were Tracy Flowers, Rhonda K. Harris, Bobbi Jo McCarter, and Brian Bradshaw.

The outgoing board members, John Emrick and Doug Vinyard, were recognized for their service and the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

Organizational Meeting:

The organizational meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. All members were present. The new members, Tracy Flowers, Bobbi Jo McCarter, Rhonda K. Harris, and Brian Bradshaw took the Oath of Office.

Officers were elected:Nominated for president: Steven Myers (nominated by Tracy Flowers, seconded by Bobbi Jo McCarter) and Brian Bradshaw (nominated by David Risley, seconded by Steven Myers. Elected was Brian Bradshaw, vote 2-4.

Nominated for vice president: Steven Myers (nominated by David Risley, seconded by Darin Mountain. Elected 7-0

Nominated for secretary: Rhonda Harris (nominated by Darin Mountain, seconded by Steven Myers) Elected 7-0

It was determined to continue meeting regularly on the third Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the board room.

Organizational meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

Regular monthly meeting:

The Griggsville-Perry Board of Education met in regular sessions Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 7:25 p.m. There was discussion and action taken on the following items of business.

Public comment: Girls’ basketball coach Denny Flesner commented regarding his concerns about a possible lack of numbers for girls’ high school basketball for the upcoming season. Playing a shortened junior varsity schedule is a concern for him and as he is attempting to schedule a camp this summer for players, he was addressing rumors regarding the possibility of cooping girls’ basketball with a neighboring school district.

Action was taken as follows:

  • The following individuals will serve as assistants during the eighth grade promotion exercises May 26: Brian Bradshaw and Darin Mountain. Assisting at the high school graduation on May 27 will be David Risley and John Emrick.
  • Following a brief presentation regarding fifth grade textbooks, it was decided that math and science textbooks will be purchased for the fifth grade in order to get that grade level into the same series as a continuum for the primary and middle school curriculum. The money will be spent from the Farm Account to do so.
  • There was extensive discussion regarding the athletic survey information received from the students at both middle school and high school. Most of the discussion centered around numbers required and preferred for a successful high school girls’ basketball team and the pros as well as cons of cooping that sport in the future.
  • Approved Kristine Bingham and Debbie Browning as high school cheer coaches.
  • Accepted with regret the resignation of Leslie Hellrung, School Social Worker.
  • Approved the posting of a physical education teacher and a school social worker for the 2011-2012 school year.

Meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m.

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!!! You are very much appreciated!

Tough times pass, tough teams SURVIVE AND EXCEL.