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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION COOPER COUNTY R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Session November 21, 2016 Members Present Members Absent Travis Burnett - President Randy Petsel - Member Brian Emde – Vice-President Tasha Knapheide - Treasurer Amy Heilman – Secretary Anna Kahle – Member Ray Wells - Member John Thompson – Superintendent Amanda Minear - Principal

I. The Cooper County R-IV Board of Education was called to order by Board President, Travis Burnett at 6:28 p.m.

II. Motion made by Tasha Knapheide to approve the agenda for the November 21, 2016 Regular and Executive Sessions. Motion seconded by Anna Kahle. Yeas: 6 (Travis Burnett, Brian Emde, Amy Heilman, Anna Kahle, Ray Wells, Tasha Knapheide) Nays: 0 Motion Carried: Yes

III. Motion made by Anna Kahle to approve the Regular and Executive Session minutes from the October 24, 2016 BOE meeting. Motion seconded by Amy Heilman. Yeas: 6 (Travis Burnett, Brian Emde, Amy Heilman, Anna Kahle, Ray Wells, Tasha Knapheide) Nays: 0 Motion Carried: Yes

IV. Public Comment - NONE V. Monthly Bills – October 2016 Motion made by Brian Emde to approve the bills for the month of September 2016. Motion seconded by Ray Wells. Yeas: 6 (Travis Burnett, Brian Emde, Amy Heilman, Anna Kahle, Ray Wells, Tasha Knapheide) Nays: 0 Motion Carried: Yes

VI. Monthly Financial Report –September 2016 Superintendent Mr. Thompson reported: Beginning Balance: $ 1,840,602.77 Total Receipts: $ 487,192.44 Total Expenditures: $ 485,096.86 Total Cash on Hand: $ 1,842,698.35 Total Investments: $ 300,146.88

VII. Old Business Mr. Thompson discussed possible fundraising for the 9-12 grade classes. He was approached by the STUCO President. Further discussing will be held at a later date. Belinda Thompson presented information on possible Washington DC trip for students. She sent out 24 letters to parents for feedback. About ½ were a yes and ½ a no on interested in the trip. Discussing was held regarding overnight stays and insurance liabilities. Discussion was held on doing fundraising in order to pay for the trip. Total cost per student is 1700.00, which includes air fare. Deposit would need to be done at the end of January. Further discussion will be held at the December BOE meeting.

VIII. New Business Miss Ceroski presented information on the Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Program. Motion made by Amy Heilman to approve the Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Program. Motion seconded by Brian Emde. Yeas: 6 (Travis Burnett, Brian Emde, Amy Heilman, Anna Kahle, Ray Wells, Tasha Knapheide)

Page | 1 Nays: 0 Motion Carried: Yes Jeannie Tuttle presented the Food Service Program Evaluation. Motion made by Tasha Knapheide to approve the Food Service Program Evaluation. Motion seconded by Anna Kahle. Yeas: 6 (Travis Burnett, Brian Emde, Amy Heilman, Anna Kahle, Ray Wells, Tasha Knapheide) Nays: 0 Motion Carried: Yes Mr. Thompson presented the Notice of Candidate Filing Election Dates. Motion made by Amy Heilman to approve the Notice of Candidate Filing Election Dates. Motion seconded by Anna Kahle. Yeas: 6 (Travis Burnett, Brian Emde, Amy Heilman, Anna Kahle, Ray Wells, Tasha Knapheide) Nays: 0 Motion Carried: Yes Discussion was held on concessions and classes making money by working these concessions during games.

IX. Administrative Report Mr. Knight presented schedule updates for the 2016-2017 activities. Discussion was held on the KS basketball game scheduled for 1/14/17, make this a day trip for students. Leave school in morning, play 2 games, and 1 educational stop following the games. Discussion was held on moving the Homecoming game from 2/14/17 to another date due to the fact weather could impact this game and possibility of no chance to make up the game. Motion made by Ray Wells to leave the game as scheduled. Motion seconded by Brian Emde. Yeas: 5 (Travis Burnett, Brian Emde, Anna Kahle, Ray Wells, Tasha Knapheide) Nays: 1 (Amy Heilman) Motion Carried: Yes Mr. Knight presented information on MU Turf Research Center – Associate Professor Lee Miller. Mr. Knight will gather more information to present to the board at a later date. Mr. Thompson presented information on things going on within the district. Propane cost at $1.01, Food Service review, and APR information. Mrs. Minear presented the Principal’s report:  Red Ribbon Week  Success Club  Halloween  A+ Meeting  NHS  ALICE Active Training  Veteran’s Day Assembly  Award Winners for October  Retro Bill  Fall Family Math Night  Jamboree  Junior High Basketball Wrap UP  Counselor Report

X. Motion made by Brian Emde to set the December BOE meeting for December 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Motion seconded by Tasha Knapheide. Yeas: 6 (Travis Burnett, Brian Emde, Amy Heilman, Anna Kahle, Ray Wells, Tasha Knapheide) Nays: 0 Motion Carried: Yes

XI. Board President, Travis Burnett, entertained a motion to adjourn the Regular Session Meeting. Motion made by Tasha Knapheide to adjourn Regular Session meeting. Motion seconded by Ray Wells.

Page | 2 Roll Call Vote: Yeas: 6 (Travis Burnett, Brian Emde, Ray Wells, Amy Heilman, Tasha Knapheide, Randy Petsel) Nays: 0 Motion Carried: Yes Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.

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