Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:45pm - Board of Education Regular meeting

Discussion:  Meeting was called to order at 6:46 p.m. by
Bill J Clem, Board President.

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson presented the Superintendent's report
stating that nothing has really changed with the Legislative
issues.  They are still fighting over funding.  He states it's
not between Republicans and Democrats, it's between
rural and urban. 47 schools have not received funding for
the teacher pay raises that were given at the beginning of 
the school year.  He talked with board members regarding
their points, and wants to do a Whole Board Training as soon
as they can come up with a time that works for everybody.
The SRO funds are being used to install new windows and
doors in the Mutual gym. Lights have been put up around the
gym on the outside, and other various places at Mutual and 
Sharon. Doors have been replaced in several areas also.
He states the school will be taking bids on the Mutual
Lots, 1, 2, 3, 4, 17, and 18, and opening bids June 10th.  He
has spoke with Mr. Corser about the left field issue and they are
working to get it transferred to the school.

Discussion:  Mr. Thompson gave the elementary report.  Enrollment
is 135.  The Awards Assembly will be tomorrow, 5/9, at
1:00 p.m., PreK/6th grade graduation will be tomorrow,
5/9, at 7:00 p.m., 5th and 6th grade field trip will be 
Friday 5/10, NWEC presentation for PreK-4th May 14th,
Field Day May 16th, last day of school May 16th with
buses running at 1:00 p.m. 5/20 Students vs Parents
softball game. Students of the Month for April and May
will be announced tomorrow at the Awards Assembly.

Mrs. Hopper gave the high school report.  Enrollment
is 78.  The FFA/Letterman's Banquet will be 5/13 at 5:30 p.m.,
5/14 will be Senior Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., Senior walk through
at the elementary 8:15 a.m., High School Awards Assembly
9:00 a.m., Graduation practice 10:30 a.m., Miss S-M/Mr.
Irresistible 6:00 p.m. Baccalaureate 5/15 at 7:00 p.m., Graduation
5/17 at 7:00 p.m.

Discussion:  Clint White spoke to the board about the grant the school has
applied for. It is call a TAP grant. The Resolution has been sent.
This is through the ODOT Program.  If approved they are looking
at building a paved quarter mile oval with lanes, south of the
football field, that can be used as a multipurpose track. If application
is approved, we will get a final bid.  At that time, the school will have
to decide if they are going to commit to do it. It has been suggested
to do fundraisers or get corporate sponsors to raise money for the 
10% the school has to pay.

 

Discussion:  Hailey Hedges and Kollyns Smith presented to the board
that they would like to start a pep club.  They recommend
Junior High and High School students be allowed to 
participate. They will charge dues so that shirts
can be made and purchased. They will have a contract
that each member will have to fill out and sign that will
cover behavior and expectations of that member. They are
wanting to participate at Jr. High and High School games,
(Football, Basketball, and Volleyball).  Grade 4th-12th
will be allowed for home games, and grades 7th-12th 
will be allowed to ride the bus to away games as long as
they have a parent signed permission slip.
Mr. Thompson made a proposal to add sub accounts for 
Pep Club and FCA  to Activity Fund in July.  Motion was
made by Bill J Clem and seconded by Daniel Lee.  All
present board members in favor.
  

Discussion:  The next board meeting will be Monday June 10th at 6:45 p.m.