April 2011 Board of Education Minutes
Braymer C-4 School
Board of Education Meeting
April 11, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Business Room
The Braymer C-4 School Board met on Monday April 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Business room. Those present were President Ronda Prewitt, Board Members Donnie Cox, Ruth Ann Swindler, Scarlett Youtsey and Crystal Phipps. Superintendent, Don Regan, Board Secretary, Lisa Brooke, Elementary Principal, Lyndsey Hall, and High School Principal, Mitch Barnes, were present. Guests present were Tom Anderson and Vickie Davidson newly elected school board members. Also present were Troy Stemberger, Rachel and Brad Hunt.
At 7:10 p.m. Ruth Ann Swindler made a motion to approve the agenda. Crystal Phipps seconded this motion, and a vote of 5 was taken.
Donnie Cox made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Ruth Ann Swindler seconded this motion, and a vote of 5 was taken.
The consent agenda contained the following items: regular minutes, bills, transfer, financial reports, updated substitute list, monthly health, parents as teachers, professional learning communities, and principal’s reports.
Mr. Regan reported that a conference application was sent to the CLAA More information will follow in August.
Scarlett Youtsey made a motion to go into closed session:
To enter executive session as provided under Missouri Revised Statute, 610.021.03 for the purpose of employing, discussing, and evaluating personnel, discussing real estate, and legal matters.
Roll call vote was taken:
Members voting Yes: D. Cox, R. Swindler, S. Youtsey, R. Prewitt, and C. Phipps.
Brandon Clariday arrived at 7:20 p.m.
Brandon Clariday made a motion to return to open session. Roll call was taken.
Members voting Yes: D. Cox, B. Clariday, R. Swindler, S. Youtsey, R. Prewitt, and C. Phipps.
Mr. Regan certified election results as follows:
Name Caldwell Carroll Ray Total
Tom Anderson 134 22 10 166
Vickie Davidson 123 22 11 156
Scarlett Youtsey 119 15 7 141
Jerry Watson 54 14 4 72
Ruth Ann Swindler was unopposed for the one-year seat with a vote from all four counties at 170.
Tom Anderson, Vickie Davidson and Scarlett Youtsey will fill the 3-3 year positions.
Donnie Cox made a motion to accept the election results. Crystal Phipps seconded this motion and a vote of 6 was taken.
Donnie Cox made a motion to adjourn the old board. Brandon Clariday seconded this motion, and a vote of 6 was taken.
Lisa Brooke, board secretary, affirmed the new Board of Education members by administratering the oath.
Lisa Brooke, board secretary, called for nominations for president. Crystal Phipps moved by acclamation to elect Ronda Prewitt for board president. Mrs. Brooke then asked if all were in favor to accept Ronda Prewitt by acclamation for board president, all 7 agreed.
Board president, Ronda Prewitt, proceeded to call for nominations as follows:
Scarlett Youtsey moved by acclamation for Crystal Phipps to be Vice President, all 7 agreed, Crystal Phipps moved by acclamation for Scarlett Youtsey to be Board Treasurer, all 7 agreed, Scarlett Youtsey moved by acclamation for Lisa Brooke to be Board secretary, all 7 agreed.
Ronda Prewitt, Board President, called new board to order, at 8:15 p.m.
Board committees were assigned, see attachment.
Mr. Regan, Superintendent, reported on the following, MASA conference, reinvesting CD’s, new refurbished computers, Student Growth Pilot Project, donations received, retirement reception planned, school evacuation issue, Vo-Tech student list and the district has undergone an inventory of the instructional practices for the teachers.
Mr. Regan gave an overview addressing the board on their requirements, duties and responsibilities.
Brandon Clariday made a motion to accept the Ramsey's lawn mowing bid. Ruth Ann Swindler seconded this motion and a vote of 7 was taken.
Brandon Clariday made a motion to accept the Meyer’s gym floor bid. Scarlett Youtsey seconded this motion, and a vote of 7 was taken.
Brandon Clariday made a motion to apply to the Grand River Conference. Tom Anderson seconded this motion, and a vote of 7 was taken.
Tom Anderson made a motion to investigate expanding the athletic cooperative proposal with Polo High school. Brandon Clariday seconded this motion, and a vote of 7 was taken.
Brandon Clariday made a motion to go to a 7 period day with student intervention time. This would decrease credit schedule requirements to 26 units, which is above state standards. Vickie Davidson seconded this motion, and a vote of 6 yes vote was taken. Ruth Ann Swindler voted no.
Tom Anderson made a motion, pending state funding, to approve the 2011 summer school implementation with the Superintendent authorized to employ staff. Ruth Ann Swindler seconded this motion, and a vote of 7 was taken.
Vickie Davidson made a motion, pending state funding, to approve the summer food service program open enrollment. Scarlett Youtsey seconded this motion, and a vote of 7 was taken.
Safety Items: There were none.
Brandon Clariday made a motion to set May 9th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for the next regular board meeting. Ruth Ann Swindler seconded this motion, and a vote of 7 was taken.
Scarlett Youtsey made a motion to hold closed session at the May, 2011 board meeting to:
Enter executive session as provided under Missouri Revised Statute, 610.021.03 for the purpose of employing, discussing, and evaluating personnel, discussing real estate, and legal matters.
Brandon Clariday seconded this motion, and a vote of 7 was taken.
Brandon Clariday made a motion to adjourn. Scarlett Youtsey seconded this motion, and a vote of 7 was taken.
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Ronda Prewitt, President
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Lisa Brooke, Secretary
