Gregg Hartley was offered a part-time administrative contract for $10,500 for the 2010-2011 school year after returning from a closed session of the North Daviess R-3 Board of Education held April 13.
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Mr. Hartley will continue as part-time English teacher at the high school. In other business, the Spanish class reported to the board of education about the trip they took to Warrensburg to attend the Foreign Film Festival. They discussed the plan to create their own film, in order to participate in the festival next year.
A motion was made by Cecil McCrary to table the mowing bids until the May meeting.
The PAT Program evaluation was presented by Susan Jones. The preschool program evaluation was prepared by Cheryl Cornett and Meredith Doty and given to the board. Both program evaluations were given an above average evaluation.
Mrs. Morris presented the amended 2009-2010 budget for approval. Motion carried: 5 yes, 1 no
A motion was made by Debbie Ray to place a freeze on all salary schedules.
New members were sworn in and signed the oath.
The new board was organized with president Debbie Ray; vice-president Jason Lewis; secretary Jeremy Hunter; and treasurer Lee Courter.
The insurance plans with rates were presented. The PPO 1500 would be the districts core plan. The PPO 1000 would be the buy-up option for the staff and the district will also offer the HSA -7 options. Motion carried: 5 yes, 1 no.
Four teachers participated for Career Ladder Suzanne Slaughter, Nicole Robertson, Deva Lanning and Gregg Hartley. The board approved the career ladder for 2009 – 2010 school year. Motion carried: 4 yes, 2 no.
Motion was made by Lee Courter that the district will not participate in the Career Ladder program for the 2010 – 2011 School year.
Diplomas were signed for the Class of 2010.
Mrs. Morris read resignation letters from James Cook, Amanda Baker and Cheryl Cornett.
The board accepted the resignations. Motion carried: 5 yes, 1 no.
Mrs. Morris discussed the Jr. High girls basketball and the High School boys basketball with the school board.
A motion carried to co-op Jr. High girls basketball and high school boys with Pattonsburg for the 2010-2011 school year and to co-op High school boys basketball with Pattonsburg.
Mrs. Weldon prepared a written report that highlighted the following: MAP testing has begun this week and next week the EOC will begin. Jr. High and High School track has begun and the participating students are doing well. The girls team came in fourth at the Gallatin Relays. The 2010 graduation will be held at 7 p.m. on May 14 at the High School gymnasium.
Mrs. Cornett prepared a written report that highlighted the following: The elementary fundraiser went well, the students sold over $3,000 in products. The students that qualified for the A and B honor roll were acknowledged. Students that demonstrated "perseverance" were acknowledged. Student of the month was Jacob Loftin. The spring program will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7.
The board entered into executive session, pursuant to employee matters.
Next board meeting was set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, at Coffey.
The above are the unapproved minutes. Board members present were David Iddings, Debbie Ray, Axel Olson, Lee Courter, Jason Lewis and Cecil McCrary. Board member absent was Jeremy Hunter. Also present were Superintendent Becky Morris; Kim Fish, Gregg Hartley, Kelsey Brown, Susan Jones, and Jessica Nelson.