Grandview R-II School District February 15, 2018 7:00 p.m. Board Of Education Regular Meeting Minutes

I. Call to Order 1. Call to order and welcome guests Meeting was called to order by Board Member

at 7:00 p.m.

2. Roll Call Bob Gearhart, President Brian Dugan, Vice President Terry Perren, Member Tim Brown, Member

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Abe Eoff, Member Kenneth Ramsey, Member Steve Kuczka, Member

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3. Approval of Agenda As presented: ☐ As amended: ☐ Time: The following items were added: Board Recognition Item D: Zoe Snyder

7:01

pm

The following items were removed:

Motion: Brian Dugan

Second: Terry Perren

Yea: 6 Nay:

0

Abstain: 0

II. Approval of Consent Agenda Items A. Minutes of Previous Regular Session B. Transfer Items C. Payment of bills D. Financial Report  As presented:  As amended: The following items were added or removed:

Motion:

Terry Perren

Second:

Abe Eoff joined the meeting at 7:02 p.m.

Steve Kuczka

Yea: 6 Nay: 0 Abstain:

0

III. Administrator Reports A. Principals Report Kim Bequette, Elementary Principal  PD days are valuable to staff  Shared the agenda for Friday’s PD day  STEM lab grant is a possibility  Mrs. Smith will start an “Innovation” class in the specials schedule (Maker Space)  Archery unit with Mr. Meyer is underway for 4th and 5th graders  Pre K and Kindergarten Registration are set for March  Headstart Room for another Pre K class possible  Talent show right before MAP testing preparation  Drill were finished Deb Stukey  Finished drills today and took extra time to go over in more depth  Vision and Scoliosis screenings completed  Chartwells changes a positive  11 honor band qualifiers  Solos and ensembles going to competition  Mr. Cook’s calculators came in from Donors Chose  Mr. Shropshire and the Student Council had a good masquerade ball o Chase Wilson and Carmen Boyer elected King and Queen  Chrystal Lee (student) earned $300 for essay contest 2nd place in state  Archery unit underway  6th and 7th grades will go to see the movie A Wrinkle in Time  8th grade will go to Meramec Caverns  Met with MS and HS teachers about assessments  Have found two assessment programs which the staff will evaluate and should have a recommendation at next board meeting  Four students recognized as Character Athletes Andy Arbeitman  Art from Mr. Reed’s classes are displayed  Play will be presented March 1st 2nd and 3rd B. Superintendent Report  County Superintendents are trying to figure out how to work together to solve issues around county concerning youth  Possible treatment program in county  Trying to establish County wide Professional Development day, probably at Fox  Keep an eye on Jefferson City and Charter Schools (Member Kenneth Ramsey went over some information learned at Jefferson City)

IV. Board Recognition A. High School Robotics/NHS/STUCO  Tonya Greenlee recognized Kristen Elder (student) and Allison Wakeland (student) for their hard work and dedication to STUCO and outlined Special Olympics “Dunk Day” fund raising program  Denise Corio recognized the entire NHS and Luca Merz and Mitchell Zoph in particular for their hard work and dedication.  Mitchell Zoph outlined NHS activities for the year  Jozie Blair discussed speech and debate program in the high school  Zoe Snyder performed a poetry reading School Day Blues, by various authors  Bill Bruner High School Robotics Mentor outlined the robotics program which came within six points to going to state. o Quite an accomplishment for a first year program.  Bill Bruner High School Robotics Mentor recognized Adam Long (student) for his exceptional contributions  Bill Bruner High School Robotics Mentor recognized Mr. John Hill for his mentorship and programming instruction  Bill Bruner High School Robotics Mentor recognized other students of the program for various accomplishments and contributions  Adam Long (student) addressed the Board to highlight his extremely positive feelings and experiences towards the program. At 7:55 p.m. a recess was called. At 8:10 p.m. Bob Gearhart called the meeting back to order. V. Items for Decision A. Moving April Board Meeting (Tuesday the 17th or before) Motion:

Terry Perren

Second:

Brian Dugan

Cost:

$ n/a

Motion presented: Suspend board policy to move April regular board meeting from April 19 to April 17 Yea:

7

Nay:

0

Abstain:

0

Time:

8:14 pm

B. Schedule Special Meeting to Hire Certified Staff Motion:

Terry Perren

Second:

Tim Brown

Cost:

$ n/a

Motion presented: Schedule special board meeting for certified hirings for Thursday April 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm Yea:

7

Nay:

0

Abstain:

0

Time:

8:16 pm

C. 2018-2019 Calendar Approval Motion:

Terry Perren

Second:

Brian Dugan

Cost:

$ n/a

Motion presented: Approve calendar for the 2018-2019 school year as presented Yea:

6

Nay:

1

Abstain:

0

Time:

8:36 pm

D. Baseball Overnight Trip Motion:

Terry Perren

Second:

Abe Eoff

Cost:

$

Motion presented: Approve the overnight baseball trip April 19 and 20 as presented Yea:

7

Nay:

0

Abstain:

0

Time:

8:37 pm

E. Graduation Dates Motion:

Terry Perren

Second:

Tim Brown

Cost:

$ n/a

Motion presented: Set an outside high school graduation date for Sunday May 13, 2018 at 1:00 weather permitting. Yea:

7

Nay:

0

Abstain:

0

Time:

8:49 pm

F. Certified Hiring (Executive Session) G. Hire Administration (Executive Session) H. Approval of Budget Cuts (Executive Session) I. Enforcement of Policy 4710 Motion:

Board Member

Second:

Board Member

Cost:

$

Motion presented: No motion given Yea:

0

Nay:

0

Abstain:

0

Time:

8:51 pm

VI. Items for Discussion/Information A. Official Transportation Count Numbers 

Mr. Zoph gave the official transportation count.

B. Alumni Game/Meeting the New Board Members Date  

Alumni game is March 24, 2018. Dr. Cindy Modrosic will be in attendance for a meet and greet as well as many current members as possible.

C. Dual Enrollment 

Dr. Arbeitman outlined the Dual Enrollment program and brought up the idea of moving to a Cum Laude approach to senior ranking and moving away from the valedictorian/salutatorian approach.

D. Dan Peterson: His Feelings on becoming a MSHSAA affiliate in the Middle School 

Dan Peterson (parent) outlined his feelings about the possibility of Grandview Middle School downgrading its membership to MSHSAA to affiliate.

VII. Executive Session These subjects may be discussed in closed session with a closed vote and record pursuant to RSMo §610.021 (3), (6), and (1) 1. Certified Hiring (Executive Session) 2. Hire Administration (Executive Session) 3. Approval of Budget Adjustment Plans (Executive Session)

Recess for Executive Session Motion: Terry Perren

Second: Abe Eoff

Bob Gearhart, President Brian Dugan, Vice President Terry Perren Tim Brown Abe Eoff Kenneth Ramsey Steve Kuczka

Yea       

Time: 9:48 pm Nay Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

At 12:30 pm the Board returned to regular session to report the following results concerning items on the agenda:

1. Certified Hiring Janine Davis

Motion:

Brian Dugan

Second: Terry Perren

Cost: $ 39950

Motion presented: Amend the contract offer for Janine Davis as High School Math Teacher to show $39,950.00

Bob Gearhart, President Brian Dugan, Vice President Terry Perren Tim Brown Abe Eoff Kenneth Ramsey Steve Kuczka Time: 10:18

Yea       

Nay Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

2. Hire Administration

Motion: Tim Brown

Second: Abe Eoff

Cost: $ See attachment

Motion presented: Accept recommendations for administrator hiring plan and budget adjustment plan as presented and add Alternative Instructor/Administrator position for the 2018-2019 school year Yea Nay Abstain ☐ ☐ Bob Gearhart, President  ☐ ☐ Brian Dugan, Vice President  ☐ ☐ Terry Perren  ☐ ☐ Tim Brown  ☐ ☐ Abe Eoff  ☐ ☐ Kenneth Ramsey  ☐ ☐ Steve Kuczka  Time: 12:25 a.m.

3. Approval of Budget Adjustment Plans

Motion: Board Member

Second: Board Member

Cost: $

Motion presented: Motion above Yea ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Bob Gearhart, President Brian Dugan, Vice President Terry Perren Tim Brown Abe Eoff Kenneth Ramsey Steve Kuczka Time: pm 

Nay Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Return to regular session

Motion: Tim Brown

Second: Terry Perren

Yea       

Bob Gearhart, President Brian Dugan, Vice President Terry Perren Tim Brown Abe Eoff Kenneth Ramsey Steve Kuczka Time: 12:30 a.m.

Adjournment Motion: Brian Dugan Yea: 7

Nay:

0

Second: Time:

Nay Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Abe Eoff

12:31 am

Administrator Hiring’s Administrators: Special Education Director Angie O’Brien (Specialist +15) 2017-18 Salary $81,452.50

2018-19 Salary $81,715.25

Elementary Principal Kim Bequette (Specialist) 2017-18 Salary $90,656.00

2018-19 Salary $90,656.00

Middle School Principal (550 hours) Allen Davis (Masters) 2017-18 Salary $43,392.50

2018-19 Salary $43,392.50

High School Principal Deborah Stukey (Masters) 2017-18 Salary $66,213.00

2018-19 Salary $77,774.00

High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director/Girls Basketball Coach Ronda Hubbard (Specialist +15) 2017-18 Salary $74,136.00

2018-19 Salary $74,136.00

Hiring’s Certified: High School Math Teacher Janine Davis- Step 8 with a Master’s + 30, - $39,950.00