Call to Order: President Greg Schmitt called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement.
Roll Call: 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 Steffens, second by Cooksley. Motion carried with all ayes. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on June 10, 2020; minutes from the work sessions on July 20, 2020 and August 3, 2020; financial reports; expenditures listed; and personnel changes which included Denise Rorabaugh as at risk teacher, Andrea Hughson as head HS volleyball coach, Amanda Lang as assistant HS volleyball coach, Becca Biggs as assistant HS volleyball coach, Bret Lau as assistant HS football coach, Adam Riniker as cross country coach, and Courtney Snyder as associate.
Community/Program Presentations: Heather Huegel submitted a written request to the board regarding the rescheduled Mexico trip for June 2021. Motion to approve the trip and use of a school bus for transportation to and from the airport was made by Sperfslage, second by Steffens. Motion carried with all ayes.
Administrative Updates and Reports: Dockstader discussed options for Homecoming and other events during the fall season. A technology update was given by Kevin Hesner in regards to Return to Learn. Fox discussed feedback, concerns, and suggestions that he has received. Gym floors are finished.
Tri-County Child & Family Development Council partner contract: 2020-2021 contract is for 5 slots through Head Start. Motion to approve was made by Cooksley, second by Sperfslage. Motion carried with all ayes.
Online Learning Programs: Motion was made by Stone, second by Steffens to approve Edmentum (PK-5) and Edgenuity (6-12) as the programs the district will use for virtual learning. Motion carried with all ayes.
2020-2021 Elementary Handbook: Fox explained the updates to the handbook that is posted on the district’s website. Motion was made by Steffens to approve the handbook with changes, second by Stone. Motion carried with all ayes.
Activity Worker Pay Scale: Motion by Stone, second by Steffens to approve the activity worker pay scale from the general fund. Motion carried with all ayes.
Board Policy Review: Motion to approve the 2nd reading of policies 705.1, 501.9, 501.9E1, 601.2, 604.11, and 907 was made by Stone, second by Cooksley. Motion carried with all ayes. Motion to approve the 1st reading with changes as discussed of policies 409.2E1, 409.2E2, and 907.R1 was made by Stone, second by Cooksley. Motion carried with all ayes.
Buccaneer Brag About: Kevin Hesner has being doing a great job getting technology ready for Return to Learn. Students and sports are getting ready to start the year.
Adjourn – Motion was made by Cooksley, second by Steffens to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 pm. Motion carried with all ayes.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2020 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.