The Meadow Independent School District Board of Trustees of Terry County, met in monthly session on March 10th, 2008, at 7:30 p.m., in the boardroom.  Members present were Alan Bayer, Scott Caswell, Joel Drake, Keith Harrison, Loyd Jordan, and Kelly Keesee.  Also present were Cody Carroll and David Cox.

 

       I.            The meeting was called to order at 7:38 p.m. by Alan Bayer.

    II.            There was no community input during Open Forum.

 III.            Kelly Keesee made a motion to accept the consent agenda (approval of February 19, 2008 minutes and payment of the bills).  The motion was seconded by Joel Drake and passed 6-0, with all members voting aye.  There were no budget amendments.

 IV.            Discussion/Action Items

a.       An announcement of Board Member CE credits was made.

b.      Scott Caswell made a motion to accept the 2008-2009 school calendar as presented.  Loyd Jordan seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0, with all members voting aye.

c.       A motion was made by Alan Bayer and seconded by Joel Drake, to approve the 2008-2009 Technology Plan.  The motion carried, 6-0, with all members voting aye.

d.      Approval for the adoption of 2008-2009 textbooks was given, on a motion by Keith Harrison, with a second from Scott Caswell.  The motion passed 6-0, with all members voting aye.

e.       Kelly Keesee made a motion, seconded by Loyd Jordan, to approve the contract with Ken Weaver for “food services”.  The motion passed 6-0, with all members voting aye.

f.       The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. and exited this session at 8:33 p.m.

1.      Joel Drake made a motion to reassign Kim Bayer.  The motion was seconded by Scott Caswell and passed 6-0, with all members voting aye.

2.      A motion was made by Alan Bayer to non-renew the contract of Tiffiny Grant.  Loyd Jordan seconded the motion and the motion passed 5-1.

3.      Joel Drake made a motion that the remaining personnel contracts be renewed for the 2008-2009 school year.  The motion was seconded by Scott Caswell and passed 6-0, with all members voting aye.

    V.            Superintendent’s Reports

a.       An enrollment report was reviewed.

b.      The 2008-2009 Budget progress was reported.

c.       The School Board election update was presented.

 VI.            Financial reports were reviewed as presented.

VII.            Keith Harrison made a motion to adjourn.  The motion was seconded by Loyd Jordan and passed 6-0, with all members voting aye.

 

 

 

APPROVED THIS ________ DAY OF APRIL, 2008.

 

 

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Alan Bayer, President                                                 Keith Harrison, Secretary