West Central Reporter

Carthage Elementary School District 317 Board met July 24. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

The regular meeting of the Carthage E.S.D. #317 Board of Education was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Board Vice-President Ryan Blue.

Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/present; Mr. Menn/present; Mrs. Jones/present; Mr. Gooding/present; Mrs. Markley/present; Mrs. Graham/absent.

Additional agenda items: Jerry Butcher requested that “security system for middle school” be added as a discussion item. It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mr. Blue to add “Security System for Middle School” as discussion item 7D. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

Recognition of individuals wishing to speak on stated agenda items: None

Administrative Reports – Mr. Butcher reviewed his report and discussed the IASA conference that he attended recently. He updated the board on the progress of the Petal Palace clean-up.

Mrs. Snowden reviewed his report and discussed his new responsibilities as the athletic director.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Markley to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

August Meeting Time / Building Tour - The August15th meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a tour of the buildings, starting at the middle school.

School Board Convention - Board members reviewed their reservation information. There were no questions or comments.

Preliminary Budget - The preliminary budget was reviewed and discussed. An updated version will be available next month.

Security System at Middle School - Mr. Butcher presented a quote from A1 Security Lock Shop to add video cameras and locked door controls to entry doors at the middle school. Mrs. Hardy will begin looking into Life/Health Safety Funds for the project.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to approve the low bread

bid from Bimbo Bakeries for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent;

Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs.

Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Blue to approve the low escalator milk bid from Prairie Farms for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/abstain; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 4-0.

It was moved by Mr. Blue and seconded by Mrs. Markley to approve the low snow removal bid from Andy Redenius for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve the low garbage disposal bid from Area Disposal for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/no; Mr. Menn/no; Mrs. Jones/no; Mr. Gooding/no; Mrs. Markley/no; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion failed 5-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to approve the low firm fuel bid from West Central FS for the 2018-2019 school year. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mr. Menn to enter into executive session at 7:46 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Gooding to exit executive session at 7:55 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Markley to approve the coaching staff for 2018-2019 as presented. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mrs. Markley and seconded by Mr. Blue to approve the resignation of Brittany Aanenson as bus aide, effective July 11, 2018. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mr. Gooding and seconded by Mrs. Jones to approve the resignation of Caleigh Adams, effective July 19, 2018. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

It was moved by Mr. Menn and seconded by Mrs. Markley to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Roll Call: Mr. Ufkes/absent; Mr. Blue/yes; Mr. Menn/yes; Mrs. Jones/yes; Mr. Gooding/yes; Mrs. Markley/yes; Mrs. Graham/absent. Motion carried 5-0.

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