May 17, 2007
             7:30 PM

Pledge of Allegiance 

Call to Order-At 7:30 PM the Board President called the meeting to order.  Roll Call.  Members present:  Steve Casagrande, Mylene Huskey, Mike Miller, and Patricia Green.  Members absent:  Lori Langhans. 

Welcome of Guests and Patrons- 

Approval of Agenda-Dion Moore Made motion to approve the revised agenda as presented.  Seconded by Mike Miller.  Motion passed 5-0. 

Approval of Consent Agenda Items-Patricia Green made motion to approve the consent agenda (Minutes of Previous Regular Session(s), Transfer Items, Payment of Bills, and Financial Report) as presented.   Seconded by Mike Miller.  Motion passed 5-0.

Requests to Address the Board of Education

Wes Wagner, Jefferson County Clerk, School Campus as Voting Site-Mr. Wagner addressed the Board concerning a voluntary closing of the school district for students on Election Day.  Security is the issue for Mr. Wagner’s office.  There are no guarantee that visitors to the district are there to vote.  At the Athena District there are two Jefferson County Deputy’s hired for the day to monitor the visitors to the district.  The other thought is disruption of the school day for the students of the district.  In 2007 school year, election dates interrupted school for one day.  During the 2008 schedule, the election process will be held on three (3) school days in February, April, and November.

 Patricia Green would like to see if possible to move the voting process to the fire house on Ware Road.  At this time, it is not possible, since different voters have different fire, water, ambulance districts this would make it extremely hard on the election judges.   Board President, Steve Casagrande would like to see all Grandview patrons vote at the district.  This would be good PR for the district in upcoming elections or future bond issue needs. 

Mr. Wagner would like the Board to consider changes to the school calendar.  Superintendent Brown assured Mr. Wagner the district would be a “good neighbor” and try to work with the County Clerks Office with any changes necessary.  Superintendent Brown will contact other Superintendent’s to see how their district is handling this process.

 Items for Decision

Football Field Repairs-Superintendent Brown reported to the board that bids have been received from three different companies regarding the upgrade to the high school football field. Bid prices were as follows:  Greenfield Turf, $10,200; Emerald View $24,000-48,000; Florissant Sod $17,457.  

These prices include the following work to be done to the field:  The field will be leveled with top soil; application to make grass lie down and possibly kill existing grass; plugs or sprigs of Bermuda grass will be placed on field.  Concerns from Coach Wojtczuk, head coach, the amount of rock beneath the field.   

Superintendent Brown recommends the accepting the bid from Greenfield Turf for $10,200.00 

Discussion.  Mr. Moore would like to see the football field scraped to kill existing grass prior to top soil and grass sprigs being placed.  The field needs to be corrected to prevent injuries.  There are rocks and potholes in the field at this time.  The field also needs to be leveled.  These items were not specified in the bid from Greenfield Turf.  Greenfield Turf bid did not include items to be included on the bid. 

If the field is to be upgraded, the board would like to see this project done correctly and professionally.  Topsoil will be needed.  Clarification will be needed prior to signing the approval for Option 2 for the bid price of $25,300.  Please talk to Emerald View regarding the height of the grass for rolling into sod before they arrive, also check into warranty and timeline and late penalty clause.

 Dion Moore made motion to accept the bid from Emerald View Sod, Option 2 for $ 25,300.00.  Seconded by Mylene Huskey.  Motion passed 5-0. 

Approval of Athletic Boosters Fall Festival Fundraiser-A request from Athletic Booster President, Chana Hires was read to the Board.  The Boosters would like to use the campus in October 2007 for several different activities to include a hay ride, games, face painting, haunted house, etc. 

Dion Moore made motion to approve the Athletic Booster Fall Festival In October 2007.  Seconded by Mike Miller.  Motion passed 5-0. 

Board Member Vacancy-Committee Establishment-Board President Steve Casagrande needs to establish a committee to interview candidates for the current vacancy.  At this time six people have applied for the vacancy.  Applicants are:  Holly White, Randy Wakeland, Jon Bordeau, Terry Perren, Mary Lee and Jerry Moenster.  As per Board Policy a committee has to be established to narrow this to three candidates for the board to interview.  Appointments from the President as follows:  Steve Casagrande to head the committee, Dion Moore to serve on committee, Angela Huskey, to serve as secretary, and Mary Jo Teets to represent the certified staff will be requested to serve along with past Board President, Tim Dugan. 

Once the committee members agree to serve, a meeting time and date will be established.  Interviews will be conducted and narrowed down to three candidates for interview in June 2007.  All interviews will be in Open Session as per Board Policy. 

Mylene Huskey made motion to approve the appointment of the Committee for board candidate.  Seconded by Patricia Green.  Motion passed 5-0. 

Deletion of Department Heads from Salary Schedule-At this time Superintendent Brown recommends removing from the extra curricular salary schedule the stipend for curriculum department heads.  A new, more descriptive position will be created for each core area.  Curriculum Committees will be established for grades K-12.  This will continue to move the district in right direction concerning grade level expectations, electronic alignment tool, etc. 

Patricia Green made motion to remove department heads from the extra curricular salary schedule for 2007/08.  Seconded by Dion Moore.  Motion passed 5-0. 

Employee Salary Schedule and benefits for 2007/08 school year- A review of the district cash balances, reserve balances.  At the end of the 2005-06 school year, the district had $2,584,909 or 44.27% in reserve balances.  This was close to the average across the State of Missouri.  At this time the State of Missouri is considering changing the law to lower reserve balances at every district across the State.  Grandview has prepared a timeline to spend down the reserves.  Administration is recommending an 8% salary increase for all certified and non-certified employees along with paying all health, dental, vision and life insurance premiums for employees.  Employees will still be responsible for any and all dependents they wish to cover.  This salary increase represents 6% ($1500 on the base salary schedule) plus a step for all certified staff.  This increase will cause the district to deficit spend in the 2007/08 school year.     

Dion Moore made motion to approve the proposed salary schedule and benefits for 2007/08 as presented.  Seconded by Mike Miller.  Motion passed 5-0. 

Sale of Bonds, Closing on Bond Issue Proceeds-Mr. Larry Hart congratulates the Board on the passing of the Bond Issue in April 2007 for $1.5 Million dollars.  Review of the Bond Closing packet and board resolution.  (see attached).  The district received an AA+ rating from Standard & Poors for the sale of the bonds.  Bond payments will continue to be withheld monthly from State Payments through the MOHEFA program.  Investment of the bond proceeds will be sent to the MOSIP account.  Interest rates for this fixed term series will be between 5.10% through 5.12%.

 Patricia Green made motion to accept the resolution as presented by LJ Hart and Co.  Seconded by Mylene Huskey.  Motion passed 5-0.   

Investment of Bond Proceeds-Review of investment possibilities for bond proceeds to be sold on May 30, 2007.  1^st State Community Bank is offering a fixed term savings of 4.56% while MOSIP is a 90 day or longer fixed term investment of 5.10%.  At this time Superintendent Brown recommends placing the bond monies into the account established with MOSIP. 

This decision item was handled in the Sale of Bonds, closing procedure and is listed in those documents.   

At 8:48 PM the board took a brief recess.
At 9:15 PM the Board reconvened in regular session. 

Teacher of the Year (Executive Session)
Certified Resignations/Retirements (Executive session)
Non-Certified Evaluation/Hiring for 2007/08 (Executive session)
Certified Hiring 2007/08 (Executive Session)

Auto Scrubber Purchase-Superintendent Brown reviewed with the Board the need to purchase an additional Auto Scrubber for the custodial department.  Three bids were received from Hillyard $3,835; Buckeye $2983; All Type Vacuum $4997. 

Superintendent Brown recommends accepting the bid from Hillyard for $3,825.00.  It is the mid range price, the unit has a larger holding tank; the unit is slightly bigger, the customer service with Hillyard is also positive.  The customer service from Buckeye has not been positive for the district this school year. 

Patricia Green made motion to approve the purchase from Hillyard for $3,825.00 for the auto scrubber.  Seconded by Mylene Huskey.  Motion passed 5-0.

Oven/Dishwasher Purchase-Superintendent Brown informed the Board that the oven and the dishwasher in the café are extremely old, possibly from the late 1960’s to early 1970’s.  It is getting harder to find parts to repair both units.

 Three bids were solicited for the convection oven:  Sessions $ 2,495; Big Tray $2,699 and Rapids Wholesale $4,589.00 

Three bids were solicited for the dishwasher:  Sessions $6,700; Rapids Wholesale $9,299 and Big Tray $6,689.00 

Superintendent Brown recommends accepting the bids from Sessions for both pieces of equipment. 

Patricia Green made motion to approve the bid from Sessions for the purchase of the convection oven for $2,495.00 Seconded by Mike Miller.  Motion passed 5-0. 

Patricia Green made motion to accept the bid from Session for the dishwasher purchase for $6,700 for the dishwasher purchase.  Seconded by Dion Moore.  Motion passed 5-0. 

Items for Discussion

Other Items from Board of Education Members-None at this time.

Campus Security-Superintendent Brown and Middle School Principal, Jim Keeling recently went to Sunrise School to view the new security system installed on their campus.  The same company that installed this equipment will be preparing a bid for Grandview.  Superintendent Brown hopes to have a bid and presentation for the Board in the June meeting.  

The board is currently concerned with outside security along with inside security.  Recently the district sustained damage to the football field, the little league field and football field concession stand through vandalism.  Bids from future vendors should include outside and inside.   

Patricia Green has concerns about building entrances.  Other districts only allow visitors and students to enter buildings through one entrance versus the way the district currently allows all days to be open during school hours.  Administration would like to further discuss locking all doors during school hours with the Board in more depth at a later date.   

Security purchases made with bond monies need to be done in small increments until a final plan is established.  

Update on Classroom Construction at High School-Superintendent Brown reviewed with the Board that the architects from KRJ have visited the campus twice.  They will visit again tomorrow.  The drawings are being compiled.  Superintendent Brown hopes to go to bid in early August.  Review of the proposed high school addition blue prints of the high school building have been done with KRJ

 Items for Information

Employee appreciation BBQ, May 22, 2007 12:00 Noon-Reminder all Board Members are invited to attend the annual employee appreciation BBQ on 05/22/07 at 12:00 noon.

 Executive Session-At 9:36 PM Dion Moore made motion to go into executive session for Personnel Matters pursuant to 610.021(3),Student Matters pursuant to 610.021(6) and Legal Matters pursuant to 610.021(1).  Seconded by Mike Miller. 

Roll Call                                 Yea                             Nay                 Abstain

Steve Casagrande    
            Mylene Huskey
            Mike Miller
            Dion Moore
            Patricia Green
Motion passed 5-0

At 11:45 PM the board returned from executive session to report the following:   

Teacher of the Year:  Denise Corio 

The resignations of Amy Johnston, Suzanne Stahlhut, Brandy Zoph, Jennifer McCallister, and Aaron O’Dell had been accepted. 

The following non-certified staff has been rehired for the 2007/08 school year:

Vito Alu, elementary custodian, Tom Owens, elementary custodian; Cathy Hilton, Nurse; Sherry Steele, elementary custodian;  Barb Shulack, Elementary Office Secretary;  Diane Perren. Elementary Office Aide. Tim Payton, Maintenance; Troy Trimborn, Maintenance, Ginger Wigger, Elementary Library Aide and Tammy Payton, MS Library Aide, Lisa Schierman, Guidance Secretary, Richard Collins,Custodian,  Deb Obrien, Special Services Secretary,  Henrietta Clouse, Para,  Change Hires, Para,  Judith Janos, Para, Deb Robinson, Para,  Terry Skief, Para,  Bonnie Terrell, Para and Susan Trimborn, Para, Brenda Brinley, Café, Terrie Brown, Café, Mary sue Brown, Café, Peggy Hoskins, Café ,Fredda Madden, Café, Heather Maness PT Cafe, Patty Swiercz, Café,  Sue Williams PT Café, :  Lou Ann Bailey, bus driver, Judy Boyer, bus driver, Barnes Hill, bus driver, Donna Jenneman, bus driver, Gerard Kreutz, bus driver, Dale Meador, bus driver, Tammy Payton, bus driver, Cheryl Pigg, bus driver, Beverly Robbins, bus driver, Sue Speck, bus driver,  Karen Sprinkle, bus driver, Susan Trimborn, bus driver, Jim Westfall, bus driver, and Judith Westfall, bus driver, Karen Kreutz, Middle School Secretary, Jane Allen PT custodian and  David Eisenhauser, PT Custodian, Charles Barrale, custodian; Nancy Gassman, custodian, Nichole Pennock, high school secretary and Mary McCormick, medical tech, Elaine Schlett, Custodial Supervisor; Dale Meador, Maintenance Supervisor; Robert Smith, Tranportation Director;  Angela Huskey, Administrative Assistant;  Kathy Bellew, Technology Coordinator;  Jamie brown, Co-Director Food Service,  Nichole Voyles Co-Director Food Service  and Les Hardy, Security, and Angela Perren for HS Activities Secretary.

 The following spring coaches have been rehired for the 2007/08 school year:  Joy Brown HS Cheerleading and Poms; April Bollinger, MS Cheerleading; Matt Zoph Head HS Baseball; Matt Buechting Assistant HS Baseball; Justin Marler, Head High School Girls Track and Mike Wojtczuk Head HS Boys Track. 

The following Certified Staff have been hired for 2007/08 school year:  Jason Gillman for high school social studies and assistant high school boys basketball coach; Phillip Shearin for MS/HS Physical Education/Health and Assistant HS Football Coach; Jeremy Herman for HS Math and Janet Jones for HS Spanish.

 The Board would like for Brian Ducote to receive a letter congratulating him on his accomplishments.  This letter will be prepared by Superintendent Brown and signed by the Board Members. 

 At 11:48 PM Patricia Green made motion to adjourn until the next regular meeting in June 2007.  Seconded by Mylene Huskey.  Motion passed 5-0.

Respectfully submitted, 

Angela Huskey
Board Secretary/Treasurer