<p> Diamond R-IV School MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS Open Meeting Administrative Building March 8, 2017 6:00 p.m. Kind of Meeting Place Time & Date</p><p>MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT Jill Renfro, President Jon Henson Barb Badley- Vice President Beth Nickolaisen-Treasurer Doug Sill Jon Henson Chris Macy Tracy Danner Steve Hubbard, Supt. Julie Prewitt, Sec</p><p>======Item President, Jill Renfro opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m.</p><p>Consent Agenda Minutes- February 8, 2017</p><p>Bill List - $749,512.54</p><p>Financial Statements- February 2017</p><p>Substitute Teacher/Custodian/Bus Driver Lists</p><p>Engagement Letter with KPM- Financial Audit</p><p>**Motion by Tracy Danner and second by Chris Macy to approve the consent agenda as presented. Approved 6-0</p><p>**Motion by Barb Badley and second by Chris Macy to approve addendum #1 invoice to Kelsey Parrish in the amount of $18.21. Approved 6-0</p><p>**Motion by Tracy Danner and second by Doug Sill to approve addendum #2 invoice to Denny Construction, LLC- $16,400 and R&B Trophies $146.00. Approved 6-0 Reports</p><p>Elementary Mr. Duffie- was present and submitted a written report. Mr. Duffie reported that Read Across America week went very well and the Elementary Building looked great! Elementary Teachers presented on Professional Learning Communities.</p><p>Middle School Mr. Gold- was present and submitted a written report. Mr. Gold reported that the Professional Development day was very productive and received a lot of good feedback.</p><p>High School Mr. Epps- was present and submitted a written report. Mr. Epps recognized Cade Cowen for Scoring in the 99th percentile on the SAT test. Cade will now qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Great Job! . Special Ed Dr. Bary- was present and submitted a written report. </p><p>Curriculum Mrs. Sprague- was present and submitted a written report. Mrs. Sprague reported that on April 24th 3rd-12th grades will be MAP and EOC testing. Maintenance Mr. Jones- was present and submitted a written report. Mr. Jones updated the Board on current Transportation projects on campus. Missouri State Highway Patrol was on campus March 1st for the annual bus inspections, and we received 100% rating!! </p><p>Athletics Mr. Gold- was present and submitted a written report. Mr. Gold congratulated athletes who received Conference, District and State honors in Basketball and Wrestling.</p><p>Supt. Mr. Hubbard- </p><p>Calendar Mr. Hubbard presented 2017-18 calendar option A to the Board for approval. **Motion by Barb Badley and second by Chris Macy to approve 2017-18 Calendar option A as presented. Approved 6-0</p><p>Resignation Mr. Hubbard presented a resignation letter from Jared Green, MS History, Asst Football and Basketball coach, effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year. **Motion by Chris Macy and second by Beth Nickolaisen to accept resignation letter as presented. Approved 6-0</p><p>Mr. Hubbard presented a resignation letter from Kurtis Kollmier, MS Math teacher, effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year. **Motion by Doug Sill and second by Barb Badley to accept resignation letter as presented. Approved 6-0</p><p>Mr. Hubbard presented a resignation letter from Ashley Ohlman, MS PE, Head Girls BKB, Asst. Softball, effective at the end of the 2016-17 school year. **Motion by Barb Badley and second by Beth Nickolaisen to accept resignation letter as presented. Approved 6-0</p><p>Discussion on drug testing policy. Mr. Gold presented the Board with information from other Districts on their policies and procedures.</p><p>Bond/Budget Mr. Hubbard informed the Board that he met with George K. Baum, Bonding Co, in regard to our debt service projections. The High School bond will expire next April so we need to start future planning.</p><p>Public No Comment Comment</p><p>Closed **Motion by Doug Sill and second by Tracy Danner to go into closed session for discussion 6:55 p.m. RSMo ss 610.021 Personnel (3) after a short recess. Approved 6-0 by roll call vote</p><p>Open Mr. Gold presented resignation letter from Richard Kutz, MS Art, effective at the end of the 10:15 p.m. 2016-17 school year. **Motion by Barb Badley and second by Tracy Danner to accept Resignation letter as presented. Approved 6-0</p><p>Discussion on Athletic Director stipend. **Motion by Doug Sill and second by Chris Macy to set Athletic Director salary for the 2017-18 school year at $10,000.</p><p>Adjourn **Motion by Barb Badley and second by Chris Macy that the meeting adjourn. Approved 6-0 by 10:20 p.m. roll call vote.</p><p>______Julie Prewitt, Secretary</p>