Call to Order -President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Scott Cooksley, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Shawn Stone. Administration attending were Superintendent Principal Dan Fox and Elementary Principal Jacklyn Letzring. HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper were absent. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless otherwise noted.
Approve Agenda - Motion to approve the agenda was made by Stone, second by Steffens.
Approve Consent Agenda - Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Steffens, second by Cooksley. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on September 14, 2022; resignations of Byron Reeder as teacher, Jacob VanScoyoc as MS baseball coach, and Kelli Connolly as MS volleyball coach; hiring of Dan Fox as MS football coach, Dan Stiefel as girls wrestling coach (.50 FTE); Kendra Burchett as girls wrestling coach (.50 FTE), and Chad Lamker as assistant HS volleyball coach (.33 FTE); expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Community/Program Presentations – The FFA Conduct of Chapter Meetings team gave a presentation to the board in preparation for competition at the national level.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Letzring reported on MTSS sessions, FAST results, guided reading with Jennifer Burns, and that she has been riding buses. Fox reported the Buc Bash is on October 20th, presented the 22-23 data profile for conditions of learning, and provided an update on Leader in Me training. The football and baseball bleachers are being installed.
Bus Purchase – Motion by Stone, second by Steffens to purchase the leased bus for $46,000.
Preschool and Elementary Handbook Update – Motion by Cooksley, second by Stone to approve the updates to the preschool and elementary handbooks regarding visitors. Item was tabled due to no further action.
Cooperative Sharing Agreement – Motion by Stone, second by Steffens to approve the cooperative sharing agreement with Independence CSD for boys soccer, girls soccer, and boys bowling as presented.
Student and Employee Attendance Discussion – Fox updated the board on student attendance.
Board Policy Review – 2nd Reading – Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to approve the second reading of 300 series policies with changes as presented.
#BucPr1de – A dance clinic was held with participants performing during halftime of the October 7th football game, Homecoming went well, Volleyball senior night was held, and all staff are commended for Leader in Me training.
Student Questions – Students asked about Leader in Me training for students, why can’t seniors just be here for classes, juniors taking government class, if there will be another active shooter drill, new track construction, and seatbelts on the new bus.
Adjourn – Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 pm.