The Gallatin R-5 Board of Education voted at their meeting on Oct. 19 to enter into a one year contract to co-op with the Jamesport School pending their approval for the 2018-2019 high school baseball and junior high football season.
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A resignation from Kelly Walker as high school basketball cheerleader coach was accepted.
The resignation for retirement at the end of this school year from Lynda Swopes, secretary, was accepted.
High school basketball cheerleader coach positions were offered to Sydney Elbert and Crystal Crose for the 2017-2018 school year.
High school football cheerleader coach positions were offered to Jennifer Adkison and Susan Allen for the 2018-2019 school year.
Reports were presented by Dr. Copple, Principal Burke, Principal Cox, and Activities Director Gann. Principal Otto’s report was presented by Principal Cox.
Canoes and trailer surplus property was declared.
Becky Adkison presented her vocational and FCCLA report.
Barron Gann presented the Summer Journey report.
MSBA 2017C update of policies and procedures were given to board members.
The board entered into closed session for discussing personnel.
Next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Board members present: Jesse Bird, Tim Bradford, Trent Dowell, Bill Irby, Jeffrey Donovan, Brice Terry, Amy Heldenbrand. Also in attendance were Dr. Copple, Principal Burke, Principal Cox, Activities Director Gann, and Board Secretary Swopes. Susan Allen, Crystal Pash, Courtney Ray, Debra Sweatman, and Becky Adkison attended. Guests were Jonathan Wright, Terri Wright, Gage Wright, Nicole Lynch, Kelly Lynch, Nathan King, Amanda King, Amanda Baker, Nathan Baker, Peyton Baker and Gaven Gray.
Board members pictures were taken before the meeting.