Minutes of the regular meeting of the North Daviess R-3 School District Board are reported.
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Filing dates for board elections were set by the North Daviess R-3 Board of Education beginning Dec. 21, 1999, during regular school hours in both school buildings, except on Jan. 18, 2000, when available until 5:30 p.m. School board members whose terms expire in April 2000 include Debbie Ray and Rhonda Sweet, elected in 1997, and Chris Nelson, appointed to the unexpired term of Bea Bailey. General municipal election day is April 4, 2000.
In other business at the regular meeting of the North Daviess R-3 Board of Education held Oct. 11 at Jameson, the audit report by Scott Stephens, CPA, was presented to the board by Superintendent Julie Kirby. No irregularities were reported and the audit was accepted.
During old business, changes were approved regarding the bus routes of Mr. Cook and Mr. Rhoades. Weekly checks for the special needs bus route will be signed by the officers of the board.
The board consented to ordering recycled plastic parking curbs to mark parking places in the new parking lot.
Nov. 19, 1999, will be a regular school day on the school calendar.
During new business, the board agreed not to interfere with the Lions Club’s attempt to secure ownership of the downtown building.
Ms. Kirby reported the Jameson alumni association would like to make a donation toward the building of a new trophy case for the high school at the south end of the hall. The board requested Ms. Kirby contact area cabinetmakers to solicit bids.
During administrative reports, High School Principal Todd Willhite reported on the recent success of the softball season. A card of thanks was signed for Coach Koch. A report on the district softball tournament was given.
Mr. Koch had requested to be released from his obligation to coach junior high basketball. Mrs. Bartz was willing to coach the junior high boys and girls basketball teams. The board allowed the change in coaching assignments.
Mr. Willhite also reported the district track meet conflicts with the date set for graduation. The board passed a motion to set graduation for 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2000.
Ms. Kirby presented revision to the policy manual recommended by the Missouri Consultants for Education.
The board adopted revision and new policies numbered 2210, 2664, 6115, 6140, 6440, 5630, 5650; and regulations 2170, 2910 and 2940.
Ms. Kirby gave the board a list of upcoming events.
The board went into executive session. After returning to open session, the board agreed to a motion to deny Charles Corder’s request for a change of school status.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, in the high school.
Board members present were David Iddings, Bob Griffin, Donald Baker, Chris Nelson, and Beverly Hunter. Absent were Debbie Ray and Rhonda Sweet. Also present were Superintendent Julie Kirby, acting board secretary Pat Heaps and High School Principal Todd Willhite.