The Pattonsburg R-2 Board of Education reviewed a report from architect Cheesebrough & Associates and the structural engineer Don Jack during their regular meeting held Sept. 18, 2000.
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The Pattonsburg R-2 Board of Education reviewed a report from architect Cheesebrough & Associates and the structural engineer Don Jack during their regular meeting held Sept. 18, 2000. According to Superintendent Ron DeShon the engineer and architect presented a three-phase plan regarding structural problems with the school building.
Step One is simply to watch and see if the building starts to settle. If it does, then the damaged areas will be repaired and the cracks filled with caulking. If the building continues to show settling through the upcoming winter and next spring, then Step Two involves sawing out areas of the wall and filling those in with caulking, (something like a joint). If it appears that the foundation itself is shifting, then Step Three, the final option, is to determine what the foundation is doing and take measures to correct it.
“We made bench marks on the walls to see if any separation or wall movement occurs,” said Mr. DeShon. “If it does, then we’ll go on to phase two.”
In other business at the Sept. 18 meeting, Harold Mooney was present to discuss a property line dispute. The board took the situation under consideration.
Under new business, the board approved the rental of a safe deposit box at the Guaranty Bank & Trust. The superintendent, school secretary and board president were authorized to sign signature cards to have access to the box.
MAP scores were discussed. Mr. DeShon informed the board that new strategies and standards were being implemented to help raise these scores.
No time limits at the boys and girls softball games was discussed. Mr. DeShon stated that game times are being submitted to the state. The state will review the times and make a decision.
Mr. DeShon reported that the lockers the district received from the school in Maryville are in place. Stage lighting and curtains are also available from the school.
The new Ag Center sign was discussed. The board reviewed pictures of different signs that were taken by Chris Hamilton. The board agreed to have Geo. K. Peugh painted on the building.
The school district will continue another year with the Forrest T. Jones Health Insurance Company.
The surplus auction was discussed. Some things have been moved from the old ag building and are still in the sorting process.
Board meeting dates were changed from the first Monday after the 10th of the month to each Monday prior to the 20th of the month. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2000.
Other topics of discussion included the “Panther Dome” sign that Greg and Lisa Teel want to donate and the resolution for the Missouri Ethics Commission.
The current bus route policy was amended to allow the superintendent to make changes in the routes due to unsafe road conditions at his discretion.
Judy Brown gave the elementary principal’s report. Back to School Night was held Aug. 28 with only 61% of parents attending. There are 20 to 22 students attending At Risk tutoring after school on Monday’s and Thursday’s. Head check for lice were held Sept. 22. Mrs. Allenbrand is teaching fourth grade during one class period to allow Mrs. Huskey to teach sixth grade social studies. MAP scores were reviewed. The district students tested above average in Communication Arts and Science.
The elementary fund-raiser will begin Oct. 20.
Mark Wright gave the high school principal’s report. The seventh and eight graders now have lockers. Freshmen and sophomores attended a youth training program Sept. 7 at the Cameron Correctional Center. The Renaissance Festival field trip was Sept. 23. Mr. Clawson, Ms. Elers and Mrs. Leeper took approximately 40 to 50 students. Mid-term grades were issued Sept. 22. Mr. Myers took juniors and seniors to College Day at King City Sept. 25. MAP Field Test was given to fourth, eight and twelfth graders Sept. 26-28. The test allows the students practice in answering MAP formatted questions. No test scores will be received. The FFA held a hog roast and the band marched at the Car Show Oct. 1. The FFA will help scrape and paint the old depot.
Pattonsburg will host a district softball tournament Oct. 5-7. The Academic Team begins competition Oct. 11. The first Junior High basketball game is scheduled for Oct. 12. Barn Warming is scheduled for Oct. 14.
The board entered executive session at 10:24 p.m.
After returning to regular session, Tom Lambert was authorized to borrow $45,000 from the Guaranty Bank & Trust to cover October bills.
The board approved a motion to approve payment of the October bills.
A motion to publicly congratulate students and staff for any jobs well done carried.
The board congratulated Rhonda Hamby and her journalism class for their participation on the Community Betterment On Site visit and Chris Hamilton on the good job he did taking pictures of the signs and putting them together for the board to review.
All board members were invited to attend the Administrative Team meetings held every Monday. On dates for the school board meeting, the team meetings are held Tuesday.
R-2 Board of Education regular meeting held Sept. 18, 2000, were Merlin Bozarth, Greg Brown, Donald Burns, Ron Cornett and Tom Lambert. Daral Crabtree and Tommie Lowery were absent