May 18, 2015

The Mount Calm Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session May 18, 2015 in the Mount Calm High School Library at 7:05p.m. The following members were present: Lupe Martinez,Michelle Barott, Paul Pick, and Regina Kraayvanger. Superintendent Barbara Lane, Bookkeeper Kristi Hawkins, and Principal Angie Nors were also present.

A quorum was established.

Canvassing of the May 9 Board Election was held.

No action taken.

A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Paul Pick to approve the canvass of the May 9 election.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

New board members were to sign a Statement of Elected/Appointed Officers and Oaths of Office were to be administered, this was tabled due to new members not being able to attend.

No action taken.

Reorganization of the board was held:

*A motion was made by Paul Pick, with a second by Regina Kraayvanger to approve Michelle Barott as President.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

*A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Lupe Martinez to approve Paul Pick as Vice President.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

*A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Lupe Martinez to approve Regina Kraayvanger as Secretary.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Regina Kraayvnagerto approve the minutes of the April 20, 2015 meeting.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

Recognition and Hearing of Guests:

None

No action taken.

Correspondence to the board was passed out to members.

No action taken.

A motion was made byPaul Pick, with a second by Michelle Barott to approve the bills presented for payment.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

Barbara Lane gave the Superintendent's Report

a. Kindergarten Graduation- June 2 at 10:30 a.m.

b. 8th Grade Graduation- June 5 at 7:00 p.m.

c.High School Graduation- June 6 at 7:00 p.m.

d.Senior Week

e. Teacher Appreciation Week- PTO and Magen Wise did a wonderful job.

No action taken.

Angie Norsgave her Principal's Report.

a.Valedictorian/Salutatorian waiting on dual credit grades

b.Ag Banquet April 19 @ 6:00 pm

c.4th and 5th Grade Science Fair May 21

d.Senior Pep Rally Friday May 22

e.6th - 8th Grade Awards May 29

No action taken.

A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Regina Kraayvanger to approve the Extra Curricular Code of Conduct for 2015-2016.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

There were not any budget amendments.

No action taken.

A motion was made by Paul Pick, with a second by Regina Kraayvanger to approveand sign the Procedure Bank Letter per request of Citizens State Bank.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

A motion was made by Regina Kraayvanger, with a second by Paul Pick to select and approve Citizens State Bank as our Bank Depository.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

The first reading of Update 102 was held.

No action taken.

Barbara Lane announced 2015 board member credit status.

No action taken.

A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Regina Kraayvanger to approve the Investment Policy.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

The school board went into executive session at 7:43 p.m.

No action taken.

The school board came out of executive session at 8:15 p.m.

No action taken.

A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Regina Kraayvanger to hire Douglas Hughey, Jr. for the position of High School History Teacher and Assistant Coach.

The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

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