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A G E N D A
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, April 13, 2015
1.
CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
2.
REMARKS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Information only, requires no board action
3.
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE
Information only, requires no board action
4.
CONSENT AGENDA (Action)
All matters listed under Item 4, Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the Board of
Education and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate
discussion of the items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and will be listed as the first item under the appropriate section of the Regular Agenda.
A.
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting of March 9, 2015 (No. 1 thru 4)
B.
Approval of Bills
Ratification of Cash Disbursements (No. 5)
C.
Personnel
1. Resignations have been received from the following certified personnel effective at the
end of the 2014-2015 school year:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
JoAnna Barker – James Lewis Elementary School
Katie Freborg – Delta Woods Middle School
Adrienne Kubin – Lucy Franklin Elementary School
Michaela Lloyd – John Nowlin Elementary School
Laura Tiehen – Franklin Smith Elementary School
Joseph Tucker – Lucy Franklin Elementary School
2. Request for leave of absence has been received from the following certified employee for
the 2015-2016 school year:
a. Jodi Turnbough – Cordill-Mason Elementary School
Agenda (continued)
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4. CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
3. It is recommended the following individuals be employed for the 2015-2016 school year:
a. Laura Ahrens – Master Degree, Lesley University, seven years experience, Level E,
English, Blue Springs South High School
b. Aleana Balistreri – Master Degree, Park University, nine years experience, Level H,
English, Blue Springs High School
c. Gina Clouse – Master Degree, Northern Arizona University, six years experience,
Level F, Speech Language Pathology, Cordill-Mason Elementary School
d. Anna Cole – Bachelor Degree, Minnesota State University, no experience, Level A,
Physical Education, Blue Springs High School
e. Julie Heide – Bachelor Degree, Graceland University, four years experience, Level A,
Art, Franklin Smith Elementary School
f. Adrienne Kelly – Master Degree, Missouri State University, twelve years experience,
Level J, Process Coordinator, James Lewis / Lucy Franklin Elementary Schools
g. Caleb Longest – Master Degree, Northwest Missouri State University, four years
experience, Level E, Special Education, Blue Springs South High School
h. Kurtis Luster – Bachelor Degree, Graceland University, three years experience, Level
A, Special Education, John Nowlin Elementary School
i. Daniel Mathis – Master Degree, University of Central Missouri, three years
experience, Level E, English, Blue Springs South High School
j. Amanda Nichol – Bachelor Degree, Avila University, two years experience, Level A,
English, Blue Springs High School
k. Crystal Nichols – Master Degree, University of Missouri-Kansas City, five years
experience, Level E, Special Education, Moreland Ridge Middle School
l. Veronica Perez – Master Degree, University of Central Missouri, seven years
experience, Level E, Foreign Language, Moreland Ridge Middle School
m. Faye Pickel – Bachelor Degree, University of Missouri-Columbia, no experience,
Level A, Special Education, Moreland Ridge Middle School
D.
Bids
Enclosed are bid tabulations on the following items:
1. Cooperative Copy Paper Bid – District (No. 6)
2. Laser Engraving and Cutting System – BSSHS (No. 7)
3. Mobile Stage – District (No. 8)
4. Apple iPads and Trays – District (No. 9)
5. Apple iPads and Carts – District (No. 10)
6. Asphalt Projects – District (No. 11)
7. Asphalt Parking Lot Repair – BSHS, WYE (No. 12)
8. Foundation Repair – LFE (No. 13)
9. Tile Flooring (VCT) – District (No. 14)
10. Carpet Flooring – FC, DWMS (No. 15)
11. Epoxy Flooring – FC, TUE (No. 16)
12. Fire Alarm Panel – BSHS PAC (No. 17)
13. Orchestra Shell – BSHS (No. 18)
14. Front Exterior Doors – FSE (No. 19)
15. Lighting Upgrades – BSSHS (No. 20)
Agenda (continued)
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4. CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
E.
Surplus Property
Approval of resolution authorizing and directing the sale of certain school property pursuant
to § 177.091 RSMo. (No. 21)
F.
Internal Revenue Code Requirements
To comply with various Internal Revenue requirements adoption of the following declaration
is required:
The Blue Springs R-IV School District shall provide for “welfare and benefit plans” for
purchase by authorized officials of the district for its employees, and by its employees,
annuities complying with the provisions of Public Law 87-370, Section 403(b) of the United
States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; deferred compensation plans Section 457
and 457(f) of Internal Revenue Code 410.2 and US Treasury Regsl. 83-3(c)(2); and Section
125 “cafeteria plan” of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. All plans shall be
“nondiscriminatory.” These plans shall be adopted annually by the Blue Springs R-IV Board
of Education.
G.
Broker Services for 2015-2016
It is recommended the firm of CPSK Insurance Services, Inc., Principal John T. Southard, be
employed by the district to serve as commercial insurance broker for the 2015-2016 school
year.
H.
Meal Prices
It is recommended the meal prices for the 2015-2016 school year be approved as follows:
Elementary Snack – 65¢
Elementary Breakfast – $1.65
Secondary Breakfast – $1.70
Adult Breakfast – $2.00
Elementary Lunch – $2.25
Secondary Lunch – $2.50
Adult Lunch – $3.00
Milk – 60¢
Reduced Breakfast – $0.00
Reduced Lunch – 45¢
This cost structure includes $33,253.35 BSSD “non-federal” contribution to Nutritional Services program.
I.
Last Day of School
It is recommended that the last day of school for students be set as Thursday, May 21, 2015.
J.
Annual Election Certification
Action is required to certify the results of the April 7, 2015 board of directors’ election as
submitted by the Jackson County Election Commission.
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5.
ADOPTION OF REGULAR AGENDA (Action)
6.
GUESTS (Information)
A.
April 13, 2015
Employee of the Month – Cara Anger
The April "Employee of the Month" is Jim Breske, Counselor at the Freshman Center. Jim
will be present at the meeting. The April category is Secondary Certified.
B.
Student of the Month – Cara Anger
The April "Student of the Month" is Nathan Gentry, 8th grade student at Delta Woods Middle
School. Nathan will be present at the meeting. The April category is Middle School.
7.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT (Information)
A.
Program Highlight – Scott Young
The Program Highlight will feature Lucy Franklin Elementary School staff and students
promoting their upcoming LFE 5K event. Presenters will include teachers Joe Tucker and
Kyle Kirk, and the families of Jeff Tsevis and Brian Hunt, as they encourage participating as
a family in healthy activities.
8.
9.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY (Information)
A.
MSBA Update – Cara Anger
B.
Legislative Update – Scott Young
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Action)
A.
Policy Revisions (Second Reading and Final Action) – Kim Brightwell
The following policy revisions are presented for the second reading and final action.
1.32 Organization of the Board of Education (No. 22)
1.34 Duties of Officers (No. 23 thru 25)
1.34.1 President
1.34.2 Vice-President
1.34.3 Fiscal Vice-President
1.34.4 Secretary
1.34.5 Treasurer
10.
BOARD ORGANIZATION (Action)
A.
Swear in Newly Elected Board Members
B.
Reorganization of the Board of Education
1. office of president for the 2015-2016 term
2. office of vice-president for the 2015-2016 term
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10. BOARD ORGANIZATION (continued)
3. office of fiscal vice-president for the 2015-2016 term
4. office of treasurer for the 2015-2016 term
5. office of secretary for the 2015-2016 term
11.
NEW BUSINESS (Action)
A.
Student Trip Requests – Dave Adams
We have received requests for the following student trips:
Blue Springs High School FBLA – State FBLA Competition – Springfield, Missouri
– April 12 thru 14, 2015
Blue Springs High School and Blue Spring South High School Speech and Debate –
State Championship Speech and Debate Tournament – Springfield, Missouri – April
23 thru 25, 2015
Blue Springs High School and Blue Springs South High School DECA – National
DECA Competition – Orlando, Florida – April 24 thru 29, 2015
Blue Springs High School Wildcat Jazz Ensemble – Branson Belle Riverboat and
other Branson appearances – Branson, Missouri – May 8 thru 10, 2015
B.
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Recommendation – Jim Finley
A recommendation will be made at the meeting for approval of district medical/vision/dental
insurance rates.
C.
April Executive Session – Jim Finley
It is recommended the board meeting of April 13, 2015 include a closed executive session
immediately following the public session.
A sample motion is as follows and a roll call vote must be taken:
It is moved that the Board of Education of Reorganized School District No. 4 conduct
a closed session, pursuant to § 610.021 (1) (2) (3) (6) & (13) RSMo and § 610.022
RSMo, including any record or vote, immediately following the public session which
will be held at 6:15 p.m., on April 13, 2015, in the Executive Board Room of the Gale
T. Bartow Administrative Center, 1801 NW Vesper, Blue Springs, Missouri, for the
purpose of considering:
legal actions involving the district
leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate
hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting employees
scholastic probation, expulsion, or graduation of identifiable individuals
performance ratings pertaining to employees