Call to Order: President Greg Schmitt called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Greg Schmitt, Scott Cooksley, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Shawn Stone. Administration attending were Dan Fox, Superintendent/Elementary Principal; Eric Dockstader, HS/MS Principal; and Teresa Knipper, Business Manager/Board Secretary. Several visitors attended the meeting.
Approve Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Stone, second by Steffens. Motion carried with all ayes.
Approve Consent Agenda: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Steffens, second by Cooksley. Motion carried with all ayes. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on August 11, 2021; expenditures listed; financial reports; hiring of Daniel Sherrets and Hunter Podnar as custodians; hiring of Jessi Optiz in food service; hiring of Brianna Krum, Lisa Elledge, Zachary Zingg, Callen Reed, Stephany De La Cruz, and Shelby Murphy as associates; and hiring of Stacy Marcus for district leadership team.
Administrative Updates and Reports: Dockstader explained the changes being made to BucTime. Homecoming is the week of September 12th with a pep rally and parade on Friday as normal. Fox reported that FAST testing has begun and that the district needs activity bus drivers. Fox provided the board with a draft of the return to learn plan to be posted on the website.
Baseball Net Quote – Fox presented a quote and his recommendation to add the additional 50 feet. Motion by Sperfslage, second by Stone to accept the quote with the additional 50 feet. Motion carried with all ayes.
HVAC Controller Replacement – Tabled until get more information.
Board Policy Review – 2nd Reading: Motion by Cooksley, second by Sperfslage to approve the second reading of board policies 900 series and 804.6 as discussed. Motion carried with all ayes.
Buccaneer Brag-About: Great start to the year with a good turnout for the first home football game. Students are getting back into attending events again. The volleyball team is doing well. The improvements to BucTime are great.
Student Questions – Students asked questions regarding BucTime changes and taking their laptop home without paying the fee if it is due to Covid.
Adjourn – Motion by Stone, second by Steffens to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 pm. Motion carried with all ayes.
The above are not official minutes until approved at the next regular board meeting. A copy of the official minutes may be viewed in the office of the Board Secretary any Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.