Minutes of the Savannah R-III School Board of Education
Central Office Meeting Room
Meal 6:00 PM ~ Closed Session 6:15 PM ~
Work Session 6:30 PM ~ Open Session 7:00 PM
March 10, 2015
Work Session Minutes
I. Vice-President Dr. Ken Rosenauer called the work session meeting to order at 6:44 PM.
Members Present: Dr. Ken Rosenauer, Vice-President; Dyann Duncan, Susan Garrison, Linda Kozminski, and Jennifer Peterson
Members Absent: Jim Vega, President; and Mark Sheenflock
Others Present: Dr. David Brax, Superintendent; Dr. Tim Mattson, Assistant Superintendent; Kate Drew, Board Secretary; Zac Coughlin, Ron Jackson, Steve Waigand, Aimee Addington, Clint Howren, Dr. Julia Schmitz , Stephanie Merritt, Barb Barsch, Stephen Pruett, Rebecka Ernst, Nathan Scott, Richard and Paula Scott and Kenny Ragland
II. Board President Questions/Issues: None
III. The Board viewed the March 2015 MSBA Monthly Video
IV. The Board reviewed the agenda items.
V. The Board discussed moving items place I (Middle School Handbook Adoption), J(Alternative Classroom and Early Childhood Center Handbook Posting), K (Copy Paper Bids), N (Adoption of Revised Policy ~ INC), O (MoDot Sidewalk Grant) to the consent agenda.
VI. Vice-President Dr. Ken Rosenauer adjourned the work session meeting at 6:52 PM.
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Jim Vega, Board President Kate Drew, Board Secretary
Minutes of the Savannah R-III School Board of Education
Central Office Meeting Room
Meal 6:00 PM ~ Closed Session 6:15 PM
Work Session 6:30 PM ~ Open Session 7:00 PM
March 10, 2015
Open Session Minutes
I. Vice-President Dr. Ken Rosenauer called the open session meeting to order at 6:59 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Members Present: Dr. Ken Rosenauer, Vice-President; Dyann Duncan, Susan Garrison, Linda Kozminski, Jennifer Peterson and Mark Schneeflock
Members Absent: Jim Vega, President
Others Present: Dr. David Brax, Superintendent; Dr. Tim Mattson, Assistant Superintendent; Kate Drew, Board Secretary; Zac Coughlin, Ron Jackson, Steve Waigand, Aimee Addington, Clint Howren, Dr. Julia Schmitz , Stephanie Merritt, Barb Barsch, Stephen Pruett, Rebecka Ernst, Nathan Scott, Richard and Paula Scott, Kenny Ragland, Robert Welter, and Troy Dunn (came at 7:39PM)
II. Welcome and Communication from Visitors: None
III. Staff Recognition: Savannah Middle School nominated Kristen Applegate for Board recognition for her help in the Class within a Class. Food Service Director, Kathi Snyder, nominated Larry Burns for Board recognition for his ability to learn the new job quickly.
Student Recognition: Savannah Future Business Leaders of America recognized three students who will be attending State Contests in April 2015: Stephan Pruett, Elizabeth Ernst, Nathan Scott.
IV. Linda Kozminski made the motion to place I (Middle School Handbook Adoption), J(Alternative Classroom and Early Childhood Center Handbook Posting), K (Copy Paper Bids), N (Adoption of Revised Policy ~ INC), O (MoDot Sidewalk Grant) items, on the consent agenda. Susan Garrison seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 6-0 vote.
V. Mark Schneeflock made the motion to adopt the agenda including items placed on the consent agenda. Linda Kozminski seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 6-0 vote.
A. Approval of the February 10, 2015 minutes, as presented.
B. Approval of bills dated: February 2015 ~ $1,757,829.97. March 2015~ $391,757.38.
C. Personnel List was accepted by the Board.
Hire:
Larry Burns Food Service 2-23-2015
Melissa Yackle Food Service 3-2-2015
Brett Morgan Sped HS 2015-16 School Year
Melanie Erks Sped MS 2015-16 School Year
Mindi Richardson AM Reading Teacher 2015-16 School Year
Resignations:
Frank Nemuth HS Soc Studies 2014-15 School Year
Linda Gillispie MC Teacher 2014-15 School Year
Dorothy Schaeffer Food Service 2-15-2015
Brent Corey MC Librarian 2014-15 School Year
Jesica Baltezor MS Paraprofessional 2014-15 School Year
Cathy High HS Secretary 2014-15 School Year
Leisa Blair MS Principal 2014-15 School Year
Retirement:
Nancy Hueser MC Food Service 2014-15 School Year
Transfer:
Linda Gillispie MS Para 2015-16 School Year
Extra Duty:
Kyle Holt Assist. Girls
Soccer Coach 3-10-15
Extra Duty Resignation:
Kelsey Butler Assist. HS Girls
Basketball Coach 2014-15 Season
Substitutes:
Kristopher Neill
Lindsey Karr
Elizabeth Burks
Ashley Nold
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Probationary/Non-Tenure Staff List:
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PROBATIONARY/TENURE 2015-16
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LAST NAME
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FIRST NAME
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SCHOOL
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POSITION
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TENURE
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Barbosa
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Kathleen
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Amazonia
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Special Svs.
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Greiner
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Shari
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Amazonia
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Grade 4
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Hallenberg
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Amy
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Amazonia
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Special Svs.
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Menard
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Courtnay
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Amazonia
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Grade 3
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Payton
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Ashley
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Amazonia
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Grade 2
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Sons
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Mikaela
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Amazonia/MS/JG
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Music
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Booth
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Rebecca
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ECSE
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Special Svs.-Process Coord.
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Conn
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Joy
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ECSE
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Diagnostician
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Cooper
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Aaron
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ECSE
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At Risk
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Behrens
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Eleanor
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Helena
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Kindergarten
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Musser
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Stephanie
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Helena
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Grade 4
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Way
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Carma
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Helena
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Special Svs. - Half time
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Crawford
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Kathy
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Helena/MC
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PE
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Barnes
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Daniel
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High School
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Social Studies
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Boyer
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Amanda
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High School
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Special Svs.
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Butler
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Kelsey
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High School
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Business
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Carr
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Anita
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High School
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Language Arts
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2015-16
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Eisiminger
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Mary Ann
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High School
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Spanish
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Holcumbrink
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Chase
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High School
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Vocational Agricultural
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Johnson
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Anna
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High School
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Special Svs.
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Jones
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Kelly
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High School
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Math
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Martin
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Erica
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High School
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Business
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McKnight
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Hannah
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High School
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Communication Arts
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Modlin-Heastan
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Michele
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High School
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Health Occupations
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Proctor
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Cody
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High School
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Communication Arts
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Taylor
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Karen
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High School
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Counselor/A+ Coordinator
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Thompson
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Jayme
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High School
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Special Svs.
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Volz
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Cramista
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High School
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Com Arts/Speech/Debate
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Thurm
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Krystal
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High School/MS
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Music - Concert Choir
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Gillespie
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Jessica
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John Glenn
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Grade 3
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Johnson
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Katelin
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John Glenn
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Grade 1
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Kissler
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Melissa
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John Glenn
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Special Svs.
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2015-16
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Nolan
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Michelle
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John Glenn
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Grade 3
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Rosier
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Lauren
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John Glenn
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Grade 2
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Schopfer
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Keri
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John Glenn
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Grade 5
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Welborn
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Nicole
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John Glenn
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Grade 2
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Arnold
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David
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Middle School
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Special Svs.
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Crane
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Ben
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Middle School
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Science 6th Grade
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Grechus
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Jennifer
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Middle School
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LA/SS 6th Grade
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Herbek
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Ali
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Middle School
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Art
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2015-16
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Jackson
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Melissa
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Middle School
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Math 6th Grade
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Larison
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Kristi
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Middle School
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LA 6th Grade
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Porter
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Jillian
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Middle School
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Science
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Steeby
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K'lea
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Middle School
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Counselor
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Thorne
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Blake
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Middle School
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LA 8th Grade
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Warner
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Victoria
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Middle School
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Math
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Welter
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Robert
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Middle School
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Science
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Williams
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Wyle
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Middle School
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PE
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2015-16
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Wood
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Katie
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Middle School
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Special Svs.
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Yost
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Derek
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Middle School
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Comm. Arts
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Acklin
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Bonny
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Minnie Cline
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Art
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Bush
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Shannon
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Minnie Cline
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Grade 5
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Dierenfeldt
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Danielle
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Minnie Cline
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Special Svs.
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Jackson
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Samantha
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Minnie Cline
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Special Svs.
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Lawrence
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Melissa
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Minnie Cline
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Kindergarten
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2015-16
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Noland
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Kate
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Minnie Cline
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Special Svs.
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Owens
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Danielle
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Minnie Cline
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Gifted
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2015-16
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Phillippe
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Raychel
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Minnie Cline
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Kindergarten
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Van Schoiack
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Caitlin
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Minnie Cline
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Grade 3
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Taylor
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Holly
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Minnie Cline
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Grade 3
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Valenti
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Darbie
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Minnie Cline
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Grade 5
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Waigand
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Tabatha
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Minnie Cline
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Grade 1
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Bruner
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Sara
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Minnie Cline/MS
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Special Svs. - Speech Path
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D. Approval of the request to Create Additional Extra Duty Position: Assistant Cross Country Coach for the Fall 2015 Season, if there are over 15 participants.
E. Approval of the request to Increase Staff Position: Vocal Music for Elementary and Middle School by .5 FTE.
*I. The Board accepted the Adoption of the 2015-2016 Middle School Handbook as presented.
*J. The Board accepted the Posting of the 2015-2016 Early Childhood Center Handbook and the 2015-2016 Alternative Classroom Handbook as presented.
*K. The Board accepted the Copy Paper Bids as presented.
Clayton Paper Contact Paper Paper 101
St. Joseph, MO Uniontown, OH Ankeny, IA
Bid # 1
20# 8 ½ X 11
White/1000 Cases
Delivered to 5 Sites
Total $23,980.00 $24,990.00 $23,980.00
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Clayton Paper Contact Paper Paper 101
St. Joseph, MO Uniontown, OH Ankeny, IA
Bid # 2
Colored, legal $3,819.86 No Bid $3,170.85
& ledger/Total
15% Net Net 20 Days Net 10 Days
Bids Good Until April 30 April 27
Delivery Date 14-21 days Meet our needs
*N. The Board accepted the Adoption of the revised Board Policy ~ INC (Speaker at District Events) as presented.
*O. The Board approved the School District to help fund the City Sidewalk Project with a 10% match up to $12,200 as presented.
VI. Action Items: Requires Motion
F. General Journal ~ $8,003,944.92. Susan Garrison made the motion to approve the general journal. Linda Kozminski seconded the motion. Motion carried with a 6-0 vote.
G. Roxanne Rooney gave an overview of the Renaissance Learning Program used at the Elementary Schools. No motion required.
H. Linda Kozminski made the motion to table the topic of Director of Communication Job Description and keep exploring different avenues for the Director of Communication Job Description. Mark Schneeflock seconded the motion. Motion carried with a 6-0 vote.
L. Clint Howren and Robert Welter gave an overview of the Technology Useage at the Middle School. No motion required.
M. Troy Dunn gave an overview of the Summer School Program District-wide. Linda Kozminski made the motion to add the Summer School program at two more sites: Helena and Amazonia. Mark Schneeflock seconded the motion. Motion carried with a 6-0 vote.
VI. District Reports were presented.
High School
Middle School
Athletic/Activities
Minnie Cline
Amazonia
Helena
Technology
Special Services ~ Therapists ~ GEMS
MSBA Spring Regional Meeting
VII. Mark Schneeflock made the motion to adjourn the open session meeting. Jennifer Peterson seconded the motion. Motion carried with a 6-0 vote. Time: 8:29PM
The next Board of Education Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Savannah R-III Central Office.
_____________________________ ___________________________
Jim Vega, Board President Kate Drew, Board Secretary