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Diamond R-IV School MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS Regular Administrative Building April 13, 2011 6:00 p.m. Kind of Meeting Place Time & Date

MEMBERS PRESENT ABSENT Bryce McDermott-President Partial-Randy Tuter Jeff Huffman-Vice President Mickie Mahan, Treasurer Neil VanLue Randy Tuter Lisa Matthews Jon Henson Jill Renfro Johnny Russow Trish Wilson, Supt. Julie Prewitt. Sec

======Item President Bryce McDermott opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Resignation President Bryce McDermott presented the Board with his letter of resignation from the Diamond R-IV School Board. **Motion by Neil VanLue and second by Beth Nickolaisen to accept the letter of resignation from Bryce McDermott with several comments of thanks and appreciation for his service to the Diamond District.

Mr. McDermott left the meeting at 6:05 p.m.

Consent Agenda Minutes- March 9, 2011

Accounts Payable- Payment of bills in the amount of $183,991.06

Financial Statements- The financial statements presented reflect the condition of the School District as of February 28, 2011

Substitute Teacher List

*** Motion by Lisa Matthews and second by Mickie Mahan to approve consent agenda as presented. Approved 6-0 Election

**Motion by Lisa Matthews and second by Beth Nickolaisen to approve election results as: Jill Renfro, Jon Henson and Johnny Russow for three year term. Approved 6-0

Secretary, Julie Prewitt swore in newly elected Board Members: Jill Renfro, Jon Henson and Johnny Russow.

Dr. Trish Wilson took over the meeting to accept nominations for officers of the Board.

**Motion by Jon Henson and second by Jill Renfro to elect Lisa Matthews as School Board President. Approved 6-0

Lisa Matthews consumed duties as School Board President

**Motion by Randy Tuter and second by Beth Nickolaisen to elect Jon Henson as School Board Vice President. Approved 6-0 **Motion by Randy Tuter and second by Jon Henson to elect Jill Renfro as School Board Treasurer. Approved 6-0

**Motion by Beth Nickolaisen and second by Jon Henson to elect Julie Prewitt as School Board Secretary. Approved 6-0

**Motion by Jill Renfro and second by Johnny Russow to elect Beth Nickolaisen as the Diamond R-IV Board of Education MSBA Delegate.

Dr. Wilson reviewed the options to the Board of the term opening. Because of the fact we just went through an election and Jeff Huffman was the number four person elected by the District, the Board could elect to amend policy BBE and allow Jeff Huffman to fill the term until the next election. Another option would be to open it up and start taking letters of interest. After that time the Board would elect someone from the letters of interest submitted. After Discussion **Motion was made by Beth Nickolaisen and second by Randy Tuter to amend Policy BBE. Approved 6-0. **Motion was made by Beth Nickolaisen and second by Johnny Russow to move Jeff Huffman into the vacant spot on Board. Approved 6-0

Julie Prewitt, Board Secretary swore in Jeff Huffman.

Randy Tuter left the meeting at 6:30 p.m. via telephone Reports

High School B. Lee - was present and submitted a written report. Mr. Lee presented the Board with amendments that needed to be approved to the PDC plan. After Discussion the Board tabled this in order for the Board to review the PDC Plan.

Wildcat Time Mr. Lee made the recommendation to allow students to leave school at 2:42 p.m. during wildcat time if students have all A’s and B’s. After Discussion *** Motion was made by Beth Nickolaisen and second by Jill Renfro to allow all students of driving age to leave campus during wildcat time if grade requirement is met and parent approval is on file. This will be a trial period during 4th qtr. Approved 6-0

Middle School D. DeWitt- was present and submitted a written report. Thank you to Cindy Hopper for running the Middle School Book Fair.

Elementary M. Massey- was present and submitted a written report. Dr. Massey presented the Board with Summer School Budget and Assignments for 2011. After Discussion ***Motion by Beth Nickolaisen and second Jeff Huffman to approve the Summer School Budget and Assignments for 2011 as presented with the addition of a Paraprofessional, Pam Albright. Approved 6-0

Special Ed M. Bary- was present and submitted a written report. Dr. Bary commented that we will have 20 participants for the Special Olympics this year and Dr. Wilson encouraged anyone who could to attend April 15th.

Curriculum C. Sprague- was present and submitted a written report.

Transportation H. Bridges- was present and submitted a written report. Mr. Bridges reported that the last bus was Inspected by the Highway Patrol and our total fleet passed with 100%. Harold thanked David James for his hard work.

Maintenance H.Bridges- submitted a written report.

Athletics L.Cunningham- was present and submitted a written report. Mr. Cunningham thanked Mr. Bridges for the new discus cage and getting everything ready and looking good for Track. Superintendent T. Wilson-

MOASBO Dr. Wilson and Mrs.Prewitt will be attending the MOASBO Conference April 26-29.

Budget Dr. Wilson made the Board aware that due to some senators delaying acceptance of federal money, budget items are put on hold for school districts. Until legislatures make some final decisions we cannot complete or make a budget recommendation to the Board.

Dr. Wilson informed the Board that she received a phone call from a patron concerned about the Board Meetings being held on Wednesday Nights. After discussion the Board made the decision to continue having Board Meetings on the second Wed night of the month.

Calendar After meeting with the advisory council committee Dr. Wilson presented all of the faculty and staff with two options for the 2011-12 school calendar. Dr. Wilson put the calendars on survey monkey in order for all faculty and staff to vote and Option 2 won 53 to 29. Dr.Wilson presented the Board with the option 2 calendar for approval. **Motion by Beth Nickolaisen and second by Jon Henson approve 2011-12 calendar as presented. Approved 6-0

Resignations Dr. Wilson presented the Board with a Retirement letter from Donna Dorsey, High School Retirement Marketing teacher and DECA sponsor. **Motion by Jeff Huffman and second by Jill Renfro to accept Retirement letter as presented. Approved 6-0

Eric Walters, MS math teacher, submitted his letter of resignation to the Board. **Motion by Beth Nickolaisen and second by Jon Henson to accept resignation letter as presented. Approved 6-0

Amos Dickson, MS math teacher, submitted his letter of resignation to the Board. **Motion by Beth Nickolaisen and second by Jeff Huffman to accept resignation letter as presented. Approved 6-0 Non-Certified Staff/Coaching Larry Cunningham has stepped down from coaching Cross County and Track in order to free Assignments up more time for Athletic Director. **Motion by Jeff Huffman and second by Beth Nickolaisen to set Larry Cunningham’s salary as $12,000 for Athletic Director.

Mr. Lee presented a list of Non-Certified Staff and Coaching Assignments to the Board for approval. **Motion by Beth Nickolaisen and second by Jon Henson to approve the list of Non-Certified staff and coaching assignments as presented with the exception of the following pulled for discussion: Approved 6-0

Football- Jarrad Hanson/ Matt Houston- new hires Softball- Brian Brimicombe Basketball- Skyler Powers Baseball- Nathan Cook/ Jerry Albin DECA-Donna Dorsey- Retiring

Mr. DeWitt presented a list of Non-Certified Staff and Coaching Assignments to the Board for Approval. **Motion by Beth Nickolaisen and second by Jill Renfro to approve the list of Non-Certified staff and coaching assignments as presented with the exception of the following pulled for discussion: Approved 6-0

Girls Basketball- Anthony Witt- new hire

Dr. Massey presented a list of Non-Certified Staff to the Board for Approval. **Motion by Beth Nickolaisen and seconded by Jill Renfro to approve the list of Non-Certified staff as presented. Approved 6-0 Harold Bridges presented a list of Non-Certified staff to the Board for Approval. **Motion by Beth Nickolaisen and second by Jill Renfro to approve list of Non-Certified staff as presented. Approved 6-0

Public Benny Taylor thanked Mrs. Dorsey for her years of service and also made positive comments in Comment regards to the DECA program.

Question was presented on Teacher Retirement and the 5% mandatory increase.

Closed **Motion by Jill Renfro and second by Jeff Huffman to go into closed session as outlined in the agenda after a short recess. Motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote 7:45 p.m.

______Julie Prewitt, Board Secretary