July 9, 2018 at 7:00 PM - REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

A motion was made by Scott Prickett and seconded by Janna Tripe to approve consent agenda. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.

A motion was made by Jerry Kovarik and seconded by Janna Tripe to approve the Activity Fund expenditures, as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.

A motion was made by Scott Prickett and seconded by Lori Tripe to approve the receipts, expenditures, and payment of claims from the General Fund for $309,186.93 and from Activity Fund for $11,269.98. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.

A motion was made by Lori Tripe and seconded by Janna Tripe to hire Teresa Whitney as para for 2018-19 school term. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.

A motion was made by Lori Tripe and seconded by Jerry Kovarik to hire Tabitha Zywiec as a para for the 2018-2019 school year. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.

A motion was made by Janna Tripe and seconded by Lori Tripe to hire Jessica Coon as para for 2018-19 school term. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.

A motion was made by Jerry Kovarik and seconded by Janna Tripe to approve board policies #5415, Anti-Bullying; #6400, parental Involvement; #5195, Student Fees; and #6370, Multi-Cultural, as presented and prepared by Perry Guthery and Haase. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.

A motion was made by Scott Prickett and seconded by Jerry Kovarik to approve Student, Teacher, Non-Certified, Paraprofessional, and Activities handbooks for 2018-2019. (Handbooks have not changed.) Student drug policy is included in the Activities handbook. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.

A motion was made by Scott Prickett and seconded by Lori Tripe to leave student meal prices, activity fees, and substitute pay for the 2018-2019 school-year, as they were for the 2017-2018 school year. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.

A motion was made by Lori Tripe and seconded by Jerry Kovarik to approve and activate a Random Student Drug Testing Policy for 7-12 grade students who are out for any activity, on the first reading and to waive the second reading. We will have two pools based upon grade level. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.

A motion was made by Janna Tripe and seconded by Lori Tripe to renew our membership with NE Rural Community School Association at $850/yr. After discussion and on roll call vote the Board voted as follows: Passed.