De Soto Community Consolidated School District 86 Board met February 26.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The Board of Education meeting was called to order by President Paul Copeland at 7:02 p.m. with the following members present:
Bowlby
Copeland
Galloway
Martin
Piper
Shackleton
Smith
Member(s) absent: None
Motion made by Rick Galloway, seconded by Matt Shackleton, to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Motion made by Fern Martin, seconded Jessica Piper, to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on January 22, 2018, as presented. Motion carried.
Motion made by Tommie Smith, seconded by Rick Galloway, to authorize the payment of bills as presented. Roll call vote:
Bowlby yea
Copeland yea
Galloway yea
Martin yea
Piper yea
Shackleton yea
Smith yea Motion carried.
Motion made by Tommie Smith, seconded by Matt Shackleton, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Roll call vote:
Bowlby yea
Copeland yea
Galloway yea
Martin yea
Piper yea
Shackleton yea
Smith yea Motion carried.
The board discussed the IASB Strategic Planning Session that will take place on March 8, 2018.
Mr. Wilson presented the results from the Needs Assessment Survey
Motion made by Rick Galloway, seconded by Tommie Smith, to enter into closed session at 7:45 p.m. to discuss personnel. Roll call vote:
Bowlby yea
Copeland yea
Galloway yea
Martin yea
Piper yea
Shackleton yea
Smith yea Motion carried.
Motion made by Rick Galloway, seconded by Fern Martin, to come out of closed session at 7:49 p.m. Roll call vote:
Bowlby yea
Copeland yea
Galloway yea
Martin yea
Piper yea
Shackleton yea
Smith yea Motion carried.
No action was taken in closed session.
Motion made by Jessica Piper, seconded by Matt Bowlby, to approve Elvanus Watts as the track coach for the 2018 season. Roll call vote:
Bowlby yea
Copeland yea
Galloway yea
Martin yea
Piper yea
Shackleton yea
Smith yea Motion carried.
Motion made by Tommie Smith, seconded by Matt Shackleton, to approve Amy Taylor as the volunteer assistant track coach for the 2018 season. Motion carried.
Motion made by Matt Shackleton, seconded by Jessica Piper, to accept the letter of intent to retire at the end of the 2018-2019 school year from Pam White. Motion carried.
Motion made by Jessica Piper, seconded by Rick Galloway, to approve the monthly board meeting dates for 2018 as March 26, April 23, May 21, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 26, December 17. Motion carried.
The board discussed the recent IMRF audit. No action taken.
Motion made by Rick Galloway, seconded by Tommie Smith, to extent Joe’s Lawn Care mowing contract for 2018. Roll call vote:
Bowlby yea
Copeland yea
Galloway yea
Martin yea
Piper yea
Shackleton yea
Smith yea Motion carried.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a school safety session at the school on May 11, 2018, for all staff to attend.
Motion made by Rick Galloway, seconded by Jessica Piper, to authorize the superintendent to designate surplus material and post such material available for sale. Roll call vote:
Bowlby yea
Copeland yea
Galloway yea
Martin yea
Piper yea
Shackleton yea
Smith yea Motion carried.
Motion made by Rick Galloway, seconded by Jessica Piper, to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m. Motion carried.
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