KELSO C-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT
1016 State Highway A
Benton, Missouri 63736
573-545-3357 FAX 573-545-4356
William R. Rogers, Superintendent
Kelso C-7 – “Providing Opportunities for a Successful Future”
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
KELSO C-7 SCHOOL
COMPUTER ROOM
July 13, 2010
A quorum being present and due notice having been mailed and posted, the regular monthly meeting of the Kelso C-7 Board of Education was called to order by President Gary Reischman on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call of members:
Gary Reischman– Present Sarah Moore – Arrived @ 7:05
Jeff Schmitt – Absent Pat O’Brien – Present
Joyce Eftink – Present Fred Higdon – Absent
Sherri Grojean – Present
Others present: William R. Rogers, Superintendent, Linda Senciboy, Board Secretary.
It was moved by O’Brien and seconded by Eftink to approve the agenda.
Vote: Yes – 4, No – 0, Motion carried.
It was moved by Eftink and seconded by Grojean to approve the consent agenda which included the following: 1) approval of minutes of the June 8, 2010 regular meeting, 2) approval of current expenditures, 3) approval of treasurer's report, 4) approval of food service report.
Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Motion carried.
Mr. Rogers gave a brief summary of this month’s presentation from MSBA.
It was moved by Grojean and seconded by Moore to approve the transfer of funds as per Section 165.011.4(5)RSMo.
Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Motion carried.
It was moved by Moore and seconded by O’Brien to set the date for the tax hearing meeting as August 10, 2010 at 6:45 P.M.
Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Motion carried.
It was moved by O’Brien and seconded by Eftink to name William R. Rogers as the Homeless and Title IX Coordinator.
Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Motion carried.
It was moved by Eftink and seconded by Grojean to accept the resignation of Stacy Creech.
Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Motion carried
It was moved by Grojean and seconded by Moore to approve the Staff and Student handbooks for the 2010-2011 school year.
Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Motion carried.
It was moved by Moore and seconded by O’Brien to accept the agreement with Forrest T. Jones to oversee the 403B plan for the district to become compliant with the IRS.
Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Motion carried.
The following were mentioned and/or discussed in the Superintendent’s report.
1. A meeting with Dille & Traxel has been scheduled for July 22.
2. Letter from auditors regarding this year’s audit scheduled for July 19.
3. New lease agreement with St. Lawrence will be available shortly.
4. Back to school events – Open House is August 12.
It was moved by and o’Brien and seconded by Eftink to go into closed session @ 7:55 P.M. for the purpose of staff employment as per 610.021 (3) of the RSMo.
Roll Call of Members:
Gary Reischman – Present Sarah Moore – Present
Jeff Schmitt – Absent Pat O’Brien – Present
Joyce Eftink – Present Fred Higdon – Absent
Sherri Grojean - Present
It was moved by Grojean and seconded by Moore to return to open session @ 8:20P.M.
Roll Call of Members:
Gary Reischman – Present Sarah Moore – Present
Jeff Schmitt – Absent Pat O’Brien – Present
Joyce Eftink – Present Fred Higdon – Absent
Sherri Grojean – Present
It was moved by Moore and seconded by O’Brien to release Stacy Creech from her contract without penalty.
Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Motion carried.
It was moved by O’Brien and seconded by Eftink to hire Tammy Carroll as the School Guidance Counselor for the 2010-2011 school year.
Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Motion carried.
It was moved by Eftink and seconded by Grojean to adjourn @ 8:26 P.M.
Vote: Yes – 5, No – 0, Motion carried.
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Gary Reischman , President