West Central Reporter

Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 Board of Education met September 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1. President Rodney Knittel called the Budget Hearing to order at 6:45 p.m. Upon roll call the following members were present: Josh Roberts, Joe Kinser, Elliott Turpin, Brandi Rynders and Rodney Knittel. Also present were Superintendent Kevin Bowman, High School Principal Beth Bettis, Rhonda Bauer and Becky McClelland. The FY19 Budget shows a projected deficit, but a deficit reduction plan is not required at this time. There was no comment from the public. Roberts motioned to close the budget hearing and Kinser seconded. Upon roll call Rynders, Kinser, Roberts, Turpin and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried. Budget Hearing was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

2. President Knittel called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call the following members were present: Josh Roberts, Joe Kinser, Elliott Turpin, Brandi Rynders and Rodney Knittel. Chris Weller and Chris Goode were absent. Also present were Superintendent Kevin Bowman, High School Principal Beth Bettis, Elementary Principal Jeremy Lansaw, Ron Plogger, Robyn Klingler, Danielle Staples, Rhonda Bauer, Stephanie Vetter and Becky McClelland.

3. Turpin motioned and Rynders seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Upon roll call Rynders, Kinser, Roberts, Turpin and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried.

4. Rynders motioned and Roberts seconded to approve the August 20, 2018 regular and executive session board meeting minutes as presented. Upon roll call Roberts, Turpin, Kinser, Rynders and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried.

5. Roberts motioned and Rynders seconded to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Upon roll call Turpin, Rynders, Roberts, Kinser and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See Exhibit No. 1 attached to the Official Minutes)

6. Robyn Klingler and Danielle Staples from Scheffel Boyle and Company reported to the Board on the annual audit that was conducted in August. Copies of the summary pages and full audit were distributed and discussed. Greenfield CUSD #10 was rated at 3.90 which is Recognition Status. Robyn Klingler commended the board and administration for the excellent management of district finances. (See Exhibit No. 2 attached to the Official Minutes)

7. District Highlights – Elementary Principal, Jeremy Lansaw, went over the Administrative Strategic Planning Targets report with the BOE. Lansaw explained that this plan is an ongoing process with updated goals added each year and explained which targets have been met during the past year.

8. Superintendent Bowman updated the BOE on the “Every Student Succeeds Act”. Bowman displayed the new dashboard during a power point presentation. This dashboard will highlight the school’s achievements.

9. Elliott Turpin reported on the Greenfield Foundation for Educational Excellence. The fall chili cook-off fundraiser event is set for October 20, 2018 at the Greenfield City square. A salsa and pickle competition has been added to the event. A cash drawing will be held at the November meeting. The next meeting will be held on October 10th.

10. Ron Plogger reported on Facilities and Transportation:

-Elementary fence, mulch and grading work will continue

-District Office roof will be replaced before winter

-High School Window Project began Sept. 4th and outside portion should be

completed by the end of September

-Additional charges have been added to window project:

1. $2800-extra lumber to frame windows

2. $3625-extra paint cost for 3 walls

-Ameren has repaired two parking lot lights

-New water fountain and bottle filler has been installed in the cafeteria

-There was discussion in regards to updating cafeteria with fans or airconditioning

11. Superintendent Bowman reported on:

-FRIS report

-Elementary and High School fundraisers for 2018-2019

-Sixth Day Enrollment numbers (See Exhibit No. 3 attached to the Official Minutes)

-Salary Compensation Report and Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Reports were presented

-Crisis Plan has been updated for the 2018-2019 school year

-Early Graduation requests

12. Rodney Knittel updated the BOE on Four Rivers. Knittel attended the August meeting and reported the construction project is on hold.

13. Superintendent Bowman reported on personnel:

-Accept resignation of Elementary Yearbook sponsor

-Hire Elementary Yearbook sponsor

-Accept resignation of High School Girls’ Track Coach

14. No Executive Session was held

15. Roberts motioned and Kinser seconded to adopt the FY19 budget. Upon roll call Rynders, Kinser, Roberts, Turpin and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See Exhibit No. 4 attached to the Official Minutes)

16. Kinser motioned and Roberts seconded to approve the change orders for the high school window project. Upon roll call Rynders, Kinser, Roberts, Turpin and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried.

17. Turpin motioned and Roberts seconded to approve early graduation requests from Haylei Schaaf, Ava Oros and Lydia Dieterich. Upon roll call Kinser, Roberts, Turpin, Rynders and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried.

18. Turpin motioned and Kinser seconded to approve the special issue treasurer’s bond for $100,000 for Joshua Roberts. Upon roll call Roberts, Turpin, Rynders, Kinser and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried. (See Exhibit No. 5 attached to the Official Minutes)

19. Roberts motioned and Kinser seconded to accept the resignation of Jill Pembrook as Elementary Yearbook Sponsor. Upon roll call Turpin, Rynders, Kinser, Roberts and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried.

20. Rynders motioned and Roberts seconded to hire Missy Struif as the Elementary Yearbook Sponsor for 2018-2019. Upon roll call Rynders, Kinser, Roberts, Turpin and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried.

21. Roberts motioned and Kinser seconded to accept the resignation of Nick Gant as the High School Girls’ Track coach. Upon roll call Rynders, Kinser, Roberts, Turpin and Knittel voted “Aye”. Motion carried.

22. Correspondence:

- The CEO class thanked the District for the use of a bus for a field trip.

-Congratulations to Michaela Burrows who is serving as a State FCCLA officer

23. Announcements - The District has received notice that we are a “Gold Circle of Quality” Pre-K program.

24. Roberts motioned and Kinser seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.

http://www.greenfieldschools.org/files/minutes/2018/Board%20Minutes%209-19-2018.pdf