MINUTES
R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT
High School Cafeteria
Thursday, September 18, 2014
VAN- FAR
Christy Nelson, President
Jim Hopke, Vice-President
Kimber Nation, Secretary
Larry Wheeler, Treasurer
Pete Nasir, Director
Greg Frost, Director
Kevin Motley, Director
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Six members were present. Mr. Frost was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion:
To approve the consent agenda with the exception of ck# 33822.
Made by:
Mr. Motley
Seconded by: Mr. Wheeler
Vote:
6 yes, 0 no
Motion:
Made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
To approve check #33822.
Mr. Nasir
Mr. Wheeler
5 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention – Mr. Hopke
STUDENT RECOGNITION:
There was no student recognition.
STAFF/PATRON INPUT:
Mr. Hummel introduced two of the new teachers in the elementary building: Ms.
Courtney Blattel – second grade and Ms. Jennifer Purk – first grade. One of the new
elementary teachers was not able to attend due to coaching responsibilities and will be
introduced at the October meeting. Dr. Hunter introduced the new teachers at the Jr./Sr.
high school building: Mr. Donald Aulburt- PLATO, American History and Personal
Finance and Ms. Stephanie Fischer, Vocational Agriculture.
Ryan Morris thanked Floyd Stewart and Dan Bybee for their hard work and field
preparation.
VFTA RECOGNITION/INPUT:
There was no VFTA Recognition or input.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Enrollment:
Dr. Hunter reported that total enrollment is 612 students, with 241 in the Jr./Sr. high
school and 371 in the elementary.
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MINUTES
R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT
High School Cafeteria
Thursday, September 18, 2014
VAN- FAR
MSBA Annual Conference:
The annual conference will be September 25 – 28 at Tan-Tar-A.
MSBA Fall Regional Meeting:
The annual Region 17 meeting will be October 23rd, in Warrenton at 6 p.m., with
registration at 5:45 p.m.
Legislative Update:
Dr. Hunter reported on the following:
Information was recently sent out that state money to fund A+ program scholarships has
had 2.1 million dollars withheld. Increases in student participation and tuition costs may
result in a cap, at 11 credit hours, at participating state community colleges and technical
schools for the spring 2015 semester.
Effective December 31, 2014, Missouri Department of Education Commissioner Chris
Nicastro has resigned and a replacement has not been named at this time.
Money previously withheld by the state from the Foundation Formula has been released.
This is not new money and was already included in the budget.
Facilities Update:
Dr. Hunter reported that the newly formed Facilities Committee, which includes
members from the community, school board and administration, met on September 11.
They discussed areas needing improvement and the top items were the parking lots and
volume of parking areas, the early childhood education trailers, elementary school pods, a
storm shelter and the entrance and doors at the secondary building. The next steps will be
to conduct a survey for public input and to prioritize a long-term plan.
Dr. Hunter also provided updates on the moisture issue of the high school gym floor, the
progress of the elementary computer lab and the status of the storm damage and
insurance claim for the early childhood education trailers. Discussion followed
concerning the trailers, particularly in regard to the immediate needs as well as a
permanent solution for the future. Elementary enrollment is growing and the preschool
program is a good investment. Further information will be gathered and presented at the
next meeting.
MSIP 5:
Dr. Hunter presented the MSIP 5 Annual Report information and discussed the districts
data and scores as well as strategies for improvement.
Principals’/Director’s Reports
(see attached)
In addition to their written reports the principals presented the following information:
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MINUTES
R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT
High School Cafeteria
Thursday, September 18, 2014
VAN- FAR
Mr. HummelThe elementary celebrated Star Spangled Banner Day on September 11th, by singing
patriotic songs and taking a moment of silence in remembrance.
Students in fourth through sixth grade who scored proficient or advanced on the
2014 MAP test will be walking in the Homecoming parade.
Mrs. PirchThis is Homecoming week and a Powder Puff football game was added this year.
Activities will wrap up Friday with the parade and dedication of the new football tower
prior to the start of the game.
ACTION ITEMS
Approve Bus Routes for 2014-15
(see attachment)
Motion:
Made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
To approve the bus routes for 2014-15.
Mrs. Kimber Nation
Mr. Larry Wheeler
6 yes, 0 no
Set tuition for 2014-15
Dr. Hunter recommended tuition be set at $8,968.33 for 2014-15
Motion:
Made by:
Seconded by:
Vote;
To approve the tuition rate of $8,968.33 for 2014-15.
Mr. Pete Nasir
Mr. Larry Wheeler
6 yes, 0 no
Approve PDC Plan and Budget for 2014-15
The Professional Development Plan is developed in conjunction with District needs and
the budget needs to be 1% of expenditures by statute.
Motion:
Made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
To approve the PDC Plan and Budget.
Mr. Pete Nasir
Mr. Larry Wheeler
6 yes,6 0 no
Approve Surplus Property:
There was no surplus property.
Approve Policy Updates BBFA – Board Member Conflict of Interest and Financial
Disclosure
(see attached)
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R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT
High School Cafeteria
Thursday, September 18, 2014
VAN- FAR
Due to Senate bill 719, MSBA recommended the District approve policy BBFA to
replace the local “Code of Ethics”.
Motion:
Made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
To approve Policy Update BBFA
Mr. Pete Nasir
Mr. Larry Wheeler
6 yes, 0 no
REPORTS OF MEMERS:
Mrs. Nation read thank you notes from Esther Robinson and Crystal Sparks.
ADJOURN :
Motion:
agenda.
Made by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
To adjourn at 8:25 p.m. to executive session for the reasons listed on the
Mrs. Nation
Mr. Wheeler
Mrs. Nelson – yes, Mr. Hopke – yes, Mrs. Nation – yes, Mr. Wheeler –
yes, Mr. Nasir – yes, Mr. Motley- yes
_____________________________
President
_____________________________
Secretary
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