LEWIS COUNTY C-I SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES December 13, 2023
LEWIS COUNTY C-I SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES December 13, 2023
President Robert Reed Miller
Vice President Neil Jennings
Member Tiffany Fish
Member Sue Ann Gaus
Member Donna Reid
Member Michael Scoggin
Member Nicole Simmons
Superintendent John French
Secretary Tracy Gonnerman
Treasurer Kim Kramer
OPEN SESSION 5:32 PM (in Central Office Board Room)
1) Call to Order
Having a quorum, the meeting was called to order by President, Robert Reed Miller. The board secretary took the roll with 5 members being present. Sue Ann Gaus – Yes, Neil Jennings – Yes, Robert Reed Miller – Yes, Donna Reid – Yes, Michael Scoggin – Yes.
Tiffany Fish and Nicole Simmons were absent.
2) Executive Session
Motion was made by Sue Ann Gaus and seconded by Donna Reid to enter into a closed session with a closed record and closed vote pursuant to subsection 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss the following: Item #s 1, 2, 3, 6, 13 and 14. Roll call vote was taken: Sue Ann Gaus – Yes, Neil Jennings – Yes, Robert Reed Miller – Yes, Donna Reid – Yes, Michael Scoggin – Yes. Motion carried 5-0.
OPEN SESSION 6:08 PM (in Central Office Board Room)
4) Pledge of Allegiance
President Robert Reed Miller asked Michael Scoggin to lead the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
5) Approve/Amend the Agenda
Motion was made by Sue Ann Gaus and seconded by Michael Scoggin to amend the agenda to move item 10a) so the auditors can present before the Superintendent’s Report. Motion carried 5-0.
5. Safety & Security Grant – Cameras Installation Scheduled
6. HS Gym Bleachers – Repairs Scheduled
7. Boys Locker Room Showers – Repairs Scheduled for Christmas Break
8. Baby Changing Station – Bids are Due Friday, December 15, 2023
9. Football Shack Renovations – Waiting for Aaron Johnson to do the work.
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C. Board of Education Filing Dates
10) New Business
a. Moved
b. Bus Route Addition
Motion was made by Sue Ann Gaus and seconded by Neil Jennings to authorize the superintendent to add a route for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
c. Maintenance Position
Motion was made by Sue Ann Gaus and seconded by Donna Reid to authorize the superintendent to increase Isaac Murphy’s pay by $3000.00 based on the new position and training as a maintenance supervisor. Motion carried 5-0.
1. Incentive Idea for Custodial Workers Not Missing Work
Motion was made by Sue Ann Gaus and seconded by Michael Scoggin to approve Mr. Miller’s incentive plan to encourage custodial workers good attendance as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
d. Contracts – Agreement on Science of Reading Book Pilot Program
1. Just Right Reading Agreement
2. Just Right Reading Data Sharing Agreement
Motion was made by Sue Ann Gaus and seconded by Michael Scoggin to authorize the superintendent to sign the agreements on behalf of the board to implement the Just Right Reading Pilot at no cost to the district. Motion carried 5-0.
e. Grant Opportunities
1. Cybersecurity Grant
Motion was made by Neil Jennings and seconded by Michael Scoggin to authorize the superintendent to purchase the additional PC’s that need to be replaced at the current pricing even though the Cybersecurity Grant is only covering a portion of the computers needed. Motion carried 5-0.
2. Early Childhood Grants – Update
f. Google Workspace for Education Plus
Motion was made by Sue Ann Gaus and seconded by Neil Jennings to purchase Google Workspace for Education Plus as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
11) Administrative Reports
a. Elementary
b. High School
1. Discipline
c. Athletics
1. Basketball Official’s Pay
Motion was made by Donna Reid and seconded by Sue Ann Gaus to pay Varsity Basketball Officials $160.00 (2 games) retroactive to the beginning of the season. Motion
carried 5-0.
d. Special Education
e. Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment
f. Transportation
g. OPAA Report
12) Executive Session
Motion was made by Sue Ann Gaus and seconded by Donna Reid to reconvene into a closed session with a closed record and closed vote pursuant to subsection 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss the following: Item #s 1, 2, 3, 6, 13 and 14. Roll call vote was taken: Sue Ann Gaus – Yes, Neil Jennings – Yes, Robert Reed Miller – Yes, Donna Reid – Yes, Michael Scoggin – Yes. Motion carried 5-0.
14. ADJOURNMENT – 8:34 PM
Motion was made by Sue Ann Gaus and seconded by Michael Scoggin to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT ITEMS
FISCAL YEAR 23 AUDIT REPORT
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
BUDGET UPDATE
CONTINUOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN DISTRICT FACILITIES & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
HVAC
VOIP PHONE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
LAGOON FEASIBILITY STUDY
FEMA SHELTER
SAFETY & SECURITY GRANT
HS GYM BLEACHERS
BOYS LOCKER ROOM SHOWERS BABY CHANGING STATION
FOOTBALL SHACK RENOVATIONS BOARD OF EDUCATION FILING DATES BUS ROUTE ADDITION
MAINTENANCE POSITION
INCENTIVE FOR NOT MISSING WORK JUST RIGHT READING AGREEMENT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
ADJOURN
Tracy Gonnerman
Secretary
Robert R Miller
President
Date: 01/17/2024
