Present:

Warren Grable	Brian Harris

Jennifer Luedke	Janel Anderson

Nikia Weber	Don Cash

Jason Winder

Nathan Geiger (6:04 p.m.)

Sherman Smith

The regular Board of Education Meeting was called to order by President Warren Grable at 6 p.m.

AGENDA

It was moved by Luedke and seconded by Smith to approve the agenda as presented. Motion Carried.

MOMENT OF SILENCE

The Board of Education took a moment of silence to reflect on all the servicemen home and abroad serving our country at this time and those in the district that are sick.

Mr. Geiger arrived at 6:04 p.m.

PUBLIC FORUM

Daniel Dominguez spoke to the Board of Education to request the naming of the old gym in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Rockey for their dedicated service to the district for a combined 78 years.

VISITORS:

Daniel Dominguez, Jana Dominguez, Mary Winder, Kathy King, Peggy Franken, and Tim Franken

VOUCHERS AND BILLS

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Weber to approve the vouchers and bills as presented. Motion Carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Geiger to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion Carried.

Approval of Minutes – February 8 and February 11, 2016 meetings

Acceptance of Resignations –Mr. Kevin McNorton with thanks for his dedicated service

Approval of 2016-2017 School Calendar

Approval of Career Pathway Improvement Plan as Updated

Approval of $250 Donation to THS After Prom from Farm Account

The Board of Education reviewed the 2015-2016 Board Goals.

CAPITAL AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENT NEEDS

It was moved by Geiger and seconded by Smith to approve the priority list of capital and facility improvement needs and seek bids on projects. Motion Carried.

HEALTH INSURANCE

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Weber to approve the BlueCare Blue Cross/Blue Shield Option for health insurance for 2016-2017. Motion Carried.

CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM

It was moved by Smith and seconded by Winder to offer cross country only if a boys or girls team can be fielded with a team of students that cross country is their main sport. Motion Carried.

Mr. Harris can look into joint cross country programs.

Mr. Harris updated the Board of Education on Individual Plans of Study for students in grade 8 through 12. The Board of Education was also updated on upcoming school events.

Mr. Cash gave the Board of Education an itinerary for the upcoming Senior Trip. Mr. Cash updated the Board of Education on upcoming events and numbers of athletes for spring sports.

Mr. Smith gave the DCEC report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

It was moved by Weber and seconded by Geiger to go into executive session for a period of 10 minutes to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract. Motion Carried.

Remaining: Board, Superintendent, and Clerk

Returned to regular session at 8:05 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

It was moved by Luedke and seconded by Weber to go into executive session for a period of 10 minutes to discuss nonelected personnel matters in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. Motion Carried.

Remaining: Board, Superintendent, and Clerk

Returned to regular session at 8:15 p.m.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.

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Janel K Anderson, Clerk