The North Daviess R-3 Board of Education heard updates on the work being done to the school buildings over the summer during their regular meetings held in June and July.
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The elementary building has new sinks in the bathrooms and the floors are finished. The work in the high school includes a restroom remodel. The floors will be redone in July and then the final repairs of the restroom will resume.
The financial statement was presented during the regular meeting held Monday, June 16. Bills were approved by a vote of 4 yes, 1 no.
Sue Olson announced that eight students participated in the Graceland Art Camp program. The students had a very good time and were very well behaved.
A motion carried to amend the 07-08 budget.
A motion to accept the 08-09 budget as presented carried by a vote of 5 yes, 1 no.
A motion carried regarding assurances that data reported to the state through Core Data reporting is accurate to this date.
Becky Morris was appointed as Surplus Property Officer.
High School Principal Mrs. Weldon informed the board that the students will be offered the opportunity to take more dual credit courses for the 2008-2009 school year. This is a good opportunity for the students.
The senior trip went well and everyone seemed to have a good time.
The board entered into executive session pursuant to employee matters. After returning to open session the custodian/bus driver position was offered to Dennis Wilson by a vote of 5 yes, 1 no.
Title I paraprofessional position was offered to Jessica Wyatt.
Kim Terhune was offered a contract for preschool position.
Next board meeting was set for 7 p.m. on Monday, July 14.
The above are the minutes of the regular meeting of the North Daviess R-3 Board of Education held Monday, June 16. Board members present were David Iddings, Debbie Ray, Axel Olson, Doug Baker, Jason Lewis and Cecil McCrary. Board member absent was Jeremy Hunter.
Also attending were Superintendent Julie Kirby, Becky Morris, Kristi Weldon and Sue Olson.
Financial statement was presented and bills were approved during the regular meeting held Monday, July 14.
Mrs. Morris reported the final enrollment during the 2007-2008 school year was 71 students K-12.
Tuition will continue to be set at $4,000; however, if a student is in need of a hardship waiver, the student will be required to go in front of the school board to plead his/her case for a waiver request.
The following bids for 2008-09 school year were accepted: diesel fuel from MFA Oil by a vote of 5 yes, 1 abstain; milk from A&E; A1 Economy Fire Protection for fire extinguisher services; trash removal from Veolia Environmental Service.
The board approved adherence to federal guidelines for the lunch program.
The handbooks will remain the same with no changes.
A motion carried regarding assurance that the school district will follow the IDEA guidelines for the special Education program.
A reminder was presented of the law that all kindergarten through first grade students will need to have a vision examination before enrolling in a public elementary school.
The students who qualified for the honor roll for all four quarters will be going to the Royals Game on July 25 with Mrs. Weldon.
The board entered into executive session pursuant to employee mattes.
The Tax Rate Hearing was set for 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Next regular board meeting is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the high school conference room in Jameson..
The above are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting of the North Daviess R-3 Board of Education held Monday, July 14. Board members present were David Iddings, Debbie Ray, Axel Olson, Jason Lewis and Cecil McCrary. Board member absent was Doug Baker.
Also attending were Superintendent Becky Morris; Board Secretary Jeremy Hunter, Sue Olson and Charlotte Claussen.