Green City R-1 School Minutes of Board of Education For April 14th

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April 14, 2021

Members present: Kellen Hatcher, President; Jeff Kimmel, Vice- President; Janelle Hepler, Treasurer; Bridget Lee, Secretary; Ryan Barnes, Member; Thomas Christen, Member; Jason Salas, Member; JT Thomas, Member; Tennille Banner, Superintendent; Jamie Tipton, High School Principal; Jamie Halley, Elementary Principal; and Lindsay Moore, Bookkeeper/Secretary

Absent:

Guests: Rachael Chase, Whitney Wheaton, and Wendy Eberhardt

Call to Order

President Kellen Hatcher called the Board meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Jason Salas motioned to approve the agenda. The motion was second by Janelle Hepler. The motion carried with a vote of 7-0.

Janelle Hepler moved, second by Ryan Barnes, to enter Executive session to discuss RSMo 610.021.3 Personnel and RSMo310.021.5 Students at 5:31 p.m. with a roll call vote of Barnes-yea, Christen-yea, Hatcher-yea, Hepler-yea, Kimmel-yea, Lee-yea, Salas-yea.

The Board reconvened Open Session at 5:56 p.m.

Rachael Chase, Whitney Wheaton, and Wendy Eberhardt entered the meeting at 5:57 p.m.

Approve Board Minutes

The Regular Meeting, Open Minutes from March 11, 2021, and Regular Meeting, Executive Minutes from March 11, 2021 were reviewed. Jason Salas moved, second by Thomas Christen, to approve the Regular Meeting, Open Minutes, and Regular Meeting, Executive Minutes, March 11, 2021. Motion carried 7-0.

Retire the Board Sine Die

Jeff Kimmel moved, second by Jason Salas, to retire the Board Sine Die. The motion carried 7-0.

Tennille Banner presented Jeff Kimmel with a Certificate of Appreciation.

Jeff Kimmel left the meeting at 5:58 p.m.

Administer the Oath of Office

Tennille Banner, Superintendent, administered the oath of office to Kellen Hatcher and James (JT) Thomas.

Election of Officers

Ryan Barnes moved, second by Thomas Christen, to nominate Kellen Hatcher as President. Janelle Hepler moved, second by Jason Salas, that nominations cease. The motion carried 6-0-1 with Kellen Hatcher abstaining.

Thomas Christen moved, second by Bridget Lee, to nominate Ryan Barnes as Vice-President. Janelle Hepler moved, second by Ryan Barnes, to nominate Jason Salas as Vice-President. Thomas Christen moved, second by Janelle Hepler, that nominations cease. The motion for Ryan Barnes as Vice-President was denied 0-6-1 with Ryan Barnes abstaining. The motion for Jason Salas as Vice-President carried 6-0-1 with Jason Salas abstaining.

Janelle Hepler moved, second by Thomas Christen, to nominate Bridget Lee as Secretary. Jason Salas moved, second by JT Thomas, that nominations cease. The motion carried 6-0-1 with Bridget Lee abstaining.

Janelle Hepler moved, second by Thomas Christen, to nominate Janelle Hepler as Treasurer. Jason Salas moved, second by JT Thomas that nominations cease. The motion carried 6-0-1 with Janelle Hepler abstaining.

Thomas Christen moved, second by Bridget Lee, to authorize Kellen Hatcher, President, Janelle Hepler, Treasurer, and Bridget Lee, Secretary as check signers for the Green City R-1 School District accounts. The motion carried 4-0-3 with Kellen Hatcher, Janelle Hepler, Bridget Lee abstaining.

Consent Agenda

Thomas Christen moved, second by Ryan Barnes, to approve expenditures to Judson Hepler. The motion carried with a vote of 5-0-2 with Janelle Hepler and Bridget Lee abstaining.

Bridget Lee moved, second by Janelle Hepler to approve expenditures to Maya Murphy. The motion carried with a vote of 6-0-1 with Kellen Hatcher abstaining.

Janelle Hepler moved, second by Bridget Lee, to approve expenditures to Mia Salas. The motion carried with a vote of 6-0-1 with Jason Salas abstaining.

Bridget Lee moved, second by Jason Salas to approve expenditures to Thomas Therapy Services LLC. The motion carried with a vote of 6-0-1 with JT Thomas abstaining.

Bridget Lee moved, second by Janelle Hepler, to approve all other expenditures totaling $72,688.30. The motion carried with a vote of 7-0.

Janelle Hepler moved, second by Thomas Christen, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. The motion carried with a vote of 7-0.

Citizens and Staff Communications

Tennille Banner introduced the guests: Rachael Chase observing the board meeting for school credit, Whitney Wheaton as CTA representative, and Wendy Eberhardt as CTA representative.

District Evaluations

Tennille Banner reviewed the Safety Evaluation.

JT Thomas moved, second by Ryan Barnes, to approve the Safety Evaluation. Motion carried with a vote of 7-0.

Administrator’s Report

Elementary Principal’s Report

Jamie Halley presented the Elementary attendance rate of 94.53% for March and an overall attendance rate of 94.32% with enrollment of 156 students. Midterm is April 16th. Elementary Track and Field Day is scheduled for May 7th. Mother’s Day Tea is scheduled for May 10th at 2:30 p.m. for Preschool through 2nd grade. Preschool through 5th Awards and 6th grade Promotion will be held May 13th. The 5th and 6th grade dance will be May 14th. The last day of school is May 19th. Students are currently MAP testing.

Office referrals were discussed. Math Review, Math Facts, STAR Reading, and STAR Math scores were reported.

High School Principal’s Report

Jamie Tipton presented the High School attendance rate of 94% for March with enrollment of 121 students. Behavior Report, Grade Report, and STAR Data were discussed.

The Scholar Bowl District Competition will be April 17th. Midterm for 4th quarter is April 20th. Prom is scheduled for April 23rd. The Senior Trip went well on April 13th.

Gracey Gordon placed 2nd in State for FBLA Impromptu Speech.

The following Art Club students placed at the Conference Art Show: James Albrecht 1st place Division VII – 3-D Sculpture; Karley Herschberger 2nd place Division IX – Printmaking; Shayla Noland 1st place Division XII – Graphic Arts

There are 18 students participating in baseball with a record of 2-0.

Superintendent Report

Tennille Banner will advertise for summer custodial help.

MSHSAA has proposed changes for the 2021-2022 school year. It is possible that 9th graders will be required to play with the High School teams and 6th through 8th grade will be eligible for Junior High teams. Further discussion will be held after MSHSAA makes final decisions.

Old Business

Distinguished Alumni Recognition

Tennille Banner discussed the Distinguished Alumni Recognition. Bridget Lee moved, second by Janelle Hepler, to approve the Distinguished Alumni Recognition as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Changes to Valedictorian/Salutatorian

Tennille Banner discussed changes to graduation recognition beginning with the graduating class of 2025 (current 8th grade class). Ryan Barnes moved, second by Janelle Hepler, to discontinue recognition of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian beginning with the graduating class of 2025. Instead, Summa Cum Laude recognition will be given for any student attaining a weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher and Magna Cum Laude recognition will be given for any student attaining a weighted GPA of 3.75-3.99. Motion carried 7-0.

Discussion of Additional Part-Time Ag Position

Tennille Banner discussed the possible addition of a part-time ag position.

New Business

Bleachers in the Gymnasium

Tennille Banner and Jamie Tipton discussed the options for bleachers in the gymnasium.

Approve Board Policies

The following MCE Board policies and regulations were reviewed by the Board: Policy 0311, Policy and Regulation 3165, and Policy 4120. Thomas Christen moved, second by Janelle Hepler, to adopt Policy 0311, Policy and Regulation 3165, and Policy 4120. Motion carried 7-0.

Changes to COVID Safety Protocols

Tennille Banner discussed COVID Safety Protocols. Thomas Christen moved, second by Janelle Hepler, to approve the changes to the COVID Safety Protocols as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Bus Bids

Tennille Banner discussed bus bids presented.

Contract with SLP for 2021-2022 School Year

Ryan Barnes moved, second by Bridget Lee, to offer Kelli Maeder a Speech Pathologist contract for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

The next regular meeting will be Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

Ryan Barnes motioned to adjourn at 7:48 p.m. Motion was second by Bridget Lee. The motion carried with a vote of 7-0.