September 16, 2014
The Mount Calm Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session September 16, 2014 in the Mount Calm High School Library at 7:08 p.m. The following members were present: Joe Rittenbaugh, Lupe Martinez, Rebecca Gordon, Michelle Barott, Keith McCaghren, Paul Pick and Regina Kraayvanger. Bookkeeper Kristi Hawkins and Principal Angie Nors, Principal Alison Frary, Parent Jamie Kris, Parent Magen Wise, and Parent Kellye Dunlap were also present.
A quorum was established.
A motion was made by Keith McCaghren, with a second by Lupe Martinez to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2014 meeting.
The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
Recognition and Hearing of Guests:
a. Jamie Kris
b. Magen Wise
c. Kellye Dunlap
No action taken.
Correspondence to the board was passed out to members.
No action taken.
A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Rebecca Gordon to approve the bills presented for payment.
The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
Angie Nors gave her Principal's Report.
a. Football Field
b. Concession Stand
c. Walkthroughs start 9-17-2014
d. Terry Farnsworth- Improvement Plan
e. Carnival Oct. 25
No action taken.
Alison Frary gave her Principal's Report
a. Homecoming Dance
b. Parade with Community Pep Rally
c. Picture Day Oct. 13
d. Senior Pictures Dec. 4
e. Attendance
No action taken.
A motion was made by Lupe Martinez, with a second by Rebecca Gordon to approve the 2013-2014 Budget Amendments.
The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Michelle Barott, with a second by Paul Pick to approve the 2014-2015 Budget Amendments.
The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Keith McCaghren, with a second by Michelle Barott to approve the dress code amendment. Re: Holes/Scratches in jeans: The amendment shall read "No jeans or clothing with holes that show skin or undergarments are allowed that are higher than 6" above the knee".
The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
The second and final reading of Update 100 was held.
A motion was made by Keith McCaghren, with a second by Lupe Martinez to approve Update 100.
The vote was 6 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
Item 11 was tabled until the next meeting:
Item 11- Discussion of whether or to go into 15 year debt to address prioritized needs- enclosing the porch, mid size used bus, ag truck, ag trailer, updated computers for online course work and teacher work stations, and football field fence. Monthly payments would be in the area of $900 per month for 15 years.
Discussion was held on a concern related to a parent dropping off a child.
No action taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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