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, Shawn Stone, Scott Cooksley, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Administration attending were Dan Fox, Superintendent/Elementary Principal; Eric Dockstader, MS/HS Principal; Teresa Knipper, Business Manager/Board Secretary. Several visitors attended.
Approve Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Sperfslage, second by Stone. Motion carried with all ayes.
Approve Consent Agenda: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Stone, second by Steffens. Motion carried with all ayes. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on November 11, 2020; minutes from the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meeting on November 12, 2020; financial reports; expenditures listed; hiring of Keira Hellenthal as van associate; and the list of early graduation requests.
Administrative Updates and Reports: Fox reported that the virtual elementary conferences went well, all concerts will be held virtually the rest of the school year, and he is working with the PTO regarding plans for the playground.
SBRC Application for At Risk/Drop out Prevention: Motion by Stone, second by Sperfslage to approve the application to the SBRC in the amount of $128,712.00 for the At Risk/Dropout Prevention Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried with all ayes.
SIAC Member List: Fox presented the list of people that attended the last SIAC meeting as the member list. He noted that everyone is welcome to attend the meetings. Motion by Cooksley, second by Stone to approve the SIAC member list. Motion carried with all ayes.
Covid-19 Guidelines: Fox provided information regarding the proclamation extension announced by the governor on December 9th including guidance from the IGHSA and IHSAA. Motion by Cooksley, second by Sperfslage to follow the guidelines and use the local protocol the district already has in place. Motion carried with all ayes.
Board Policy Review: Motion by Stone, second by Sperfslage to approve the first reading of board policies 100 – 104 series. Policy 105 is tabled. Motion carried with all ayes.
Buccaneer Brag About: The district is doing a great job keeping students in school and supporting those in activities by attending events as much as possible based on what is allowed for spectators.
Student Questions: Two students asked about continuation of activities during covid.
Adjourn – Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to adjourn the meeting at 5:56 pm. Motion carried with all ayes.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
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.