July 23, 2024

The board meeting was called to order by President Brian Hunter followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Board Members present: Brian Hunter, Ken Gaspar, Yesy Perez, Jared Wormington, Annie Smith, Ashley Bailey, and Walter Branch.

1. Approve minutes
   
2. Pay bills
3. K & K insurance (AXIS) Student or Athlete Accident Insurance MOU
4. Approved Tooth Truck Agreement MOU
5. Classified Staff Changes (Attached)

Update on Facilities/Grounds by Steve Garner, Director of Operations, included:

North Park Turf Project:

• The softball field is almost completed and looks great, and will be ready for the upcoming season.
  
• Scoreboards are being replaced, though some damage occurred during shipping. Daktronics has agreed to install the scoreboards for fields 4 or 6.

• The project is nearing completion with the turf installed.
• The outfield will need repairs.

• The track behind the new MMS building, previously non-regulated, has been redone. Seeding and finalizing of the track will follow.
• Warranty details are uncertain, and watering will be done despite the heat.

• The surface has been poured, connecting the old and new lots.

• Adhesive has been picked up, and the concrete is being ground down for a finished look.
• Multiple processes are ongoing, with the building expected to be completed next week.

• Final walkthrough scheduled for next Tuesday. The building has been repainted.

• Insulation and fan installation for air circulation have been completed.
• Final walkthrough scheduled for Tuesday.

• Scheduled to begin yesterday (7/22/24); all that is needed now is the crosswalk itself.

• A fundraiser led by Coach Mauk will be initiated to raise money for an indoor facility for activities, to be located west of the football field.
• The goal is to create a full indoor football field that other sports can use for practice, as well as an indoor recess space.
• Veregy has been contacted for a preliminary design.

Update on Curriculum by Dr. Melissa Huff, Assistant Superintendent included:

• Dr. Huff presented an overview of the current curriculum, highlighted the progress made towards the established goals, and introduced the curriculum plans for the 2024-2025 school year.
  

The Board unanimously approved the Monthly Program Evaluations (per CSIP) - Continuous School Improvement Plan:

• Yearly Curriculum Report and Adoption as Aligned to CSIP Goal 10

• Assessment Plan Approval
  

• CSIP Updates and Adoptions
  

• Engagement Plan (Adopt Revised CSIP School Board Engagement Plan)

The Board unanimously:

• Approved the Transfer from Fund 1 to Fund 4
  
• Accepted the Bids for Transit Vans
  
• Approved the Bids for Transit Vans
  
• Approved bus lease purchase for special education route
  

Dr. Drake shared an update about the Tiny House for sale. The Tiny House did not sell and it will be promoted again.

• August 12: Opening Meeting for all staff 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
• August 15: Monthly Board Meeting
  
• August 20: First Day of School
  
• September 4: Region 9 Meeting - Joplin
  

There are no certified staff additions to report in personnel business this month.