The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education met in regular session on Feb. 17, in the high school library.
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Present were board members Tim Bradford, Trent Dowell, Bill Irby, Sandra Alden, Jesse Bird and Brice Terry. Donnie Smith was absent. Also attending were Superintendent Dennis Croy, Principals Chris Elbert and Toni Cox, Assistant Principal Rick Lin, Board Secretary Lynda Swopes, Priscilla Whitt and Tim Tadlock. Teacher representatives Tara Burns, Lena Ishmael, Cindy Boles, Nancy Andrew, Pam Critten, John Lawinger, Doug Michael and Gene Edwards also attended, as did guest Tom Sullivan.
Next meeting is Wednesday, March 16.
Public comment was from a game official complimenting the basketball teams on their good sportsmanship and a letter from the Pamida Foundation outlining a contribution to the school in the amount of $500 for general use. The board expressed appreciation to Pamida for their generous gift.
Mr. Croy gave his report on school activities and legislative news. Mrs. Cox then gave the elementary report on attendance, enrollment, school improvement, activities and elementary basketball.
Mr. Elbert gave his high school report on the calendar of events, enrollment, attendance, dual enrollment, field trips and new books for the library.
The board approved a request fo fund-raising for the student council.
Under old business the board accepted the proposed school calendar for 2011-2012. They reviewed the proposed MSBA policy updates, which are scheduled to be voted on for approval at the March meeting.
Mr. Croy reminded members that they were to turn in goals and improvement ideas at the next meeting, so that he can compile them and work them into the schools updated CSIP plan.
Mr. Elbert then presented his new graduation requirements for 2011-2012 and beyond. The proposal was passed by the board.
Under new business, the board agreed to make up school days on Feb. 21 and March 11. The four additional days will be made up at the end of school, and school will dismiss for the summer on May 20. This is the plan unless there is more bad weather or if the legislature makes changes to the make-up schedule.
Mr. Croy then handed out and reported on initial proposed budget for the coming year. He explained both projected income and expenses, and how he had come up with the numbers he had used.
The board also discussed a policy on "Food Allergy, Prevention and Response" that will become required this summer. Mr. Croy gave a brief report on this regulation. This information was tabled until the board votes on other MSBA policy at the March meeting.
The board entered into closed session.
During closed session the board reviewed the principal evaluations and later after reconvening in open session, offered contracts to Chris Elbert for high school principal, Toni Cox for elementary principal and Rick Lin for assistant principal, A+ coordinator and activities director. They also voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Dennis Croy for one year. Salary is to be determined after the board accepts a salary proposal for the faculty and staff. The board also discussed personnel.
Returning to open session, the board had discussion on board filings, the county tax valuation and budget ideas.
The above are the unofficial minutes.