Mormon Trail Community School Public Budget Hearing
April 11, 2016
The Mormon Trail Board of Education met April 11, 2016 in the Elementary Library for the purpose of
hearing public comment on the proposed 2016-17 Budget. President Smiarowski opened the hearing at
7:18 p.m. Board members Peasley, Funk, and Smiarowski answered roll call. Lundahl entered the
session at 7:25 Evans joined the group at 7:29. Secretary Rash and Superintendent Paxson were also
present. There were no patrons present to address the board or to offer comments. Funk moved to
close the hearing with Peasley seconding the motion. All voted aye and President Smiarowski closed the
meeting at 7:30 pm.
MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING
April 11, 2016
President Smiarowski called the regular meeting of the Mormon Trail Board of Directors to order at 7:31
p.m. in the Humeston Elementary Library. Answering roll call were board members Funk, Evans,
Peasley, Smiarowski and Lundahl. Superintendent Lorna Paxson, Principal Mike Snyder and Board
Secretary Peggy Rash were also in attendance.
Lundahl made a motion to approve the agenda. Funk seconded the motion to approve with all present
voting aye. Motion carried.
Funk moved to approve the consent agenda which included approval of previous meeting and special
session minutes and open enrollment in/out requests that meet requirements. Lundahl seconded with
all voting aye.
After reviewing the month’s financial reports, Evans made a motion to approve. Peasley seconded with
all present voting aye.
Following a brief discussion about the bills presented for payment, Lundahl motioned to approve the
April bills for payment. Peasley seconded with all present voting aye.
Lundahl made a motion to approve the 2016-17 calendar. Funk seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Classes for the 2016-17 school year will begin August 23.
Lundahl made a motion to approve an amendment to the current fy 2015-16 budget. The adopted
budget will fall short covering expenditures in the categories of Instruction and Non-instructional
Programs. Total Support Services and Total Other Expenditures will also be amended upwards to assure
that all categories meet compliance. May 9th at 7:15 pm was set for the Public Hearing for public
comment concerning this amendment. The approval of the amendment must take place before the
budget is exceeded and must be filed with the State no later than May 31, 2016. Peasley seconded with
all voting in favor of the motion.
Lundahl made a motion to approve the budget for fiscal year 2016-17. Funk seconded with all voting
aye. The budget must be certified with county auditors by April 15.
Lundahl motioned to accept an audit proposal for the District’s annual audit for fiscal year ending June
30, 2016 submitted by Faller, Kincheloe & Co., PLC. Funk seconded the motion with all voting aye.
Principal Hunt entered the meeting at 8 pm.
Funk made a motion to approve the Senior Trip for this year’s graduating class of 2016. The group will
leave for the Lake of the Ozarks May 14 and return May 17. Lundahl seconded. All present voted aye.
Motion carried.
The list of Mormon Trail’s 2016 Graduates was approved pending completion of all graduation
requirements. Lundahl made the motion to approve. Peasley seconded with all voting in favor of the
motion.
Lundahl made a motion to approve the Educational Services Contracts with SWCC. SWCC provides post
secondary level courses that eligible high school students can enroll in to receive college credits. Funk
seconded and all present voted aye.
Smiarowski reported that the damaged light pole on the baseball / softball field has been replaced. The
board began looking into replacing a badly damaged pole last summer that was felt to be a safety
concern. Other lighting issues will need to be addressed in the future but the board agreed that the
damaged pole needed to be replaced before this baseball / softball season begins. Funk made a motion
to approve the work completed on the replacement. Peasley made the second. All present voted aye.
Funk made a motion to table the 1st reading of the District’s Facility Use Policy pending further review.
Lundahl seconded with all present voting aye.
Administrative reports were given by Superintendent Paxson and Principals Steve Hunt and Mike
Snyder.
Funk motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Lundahl seconded with all voting in favor of
adjournment. Smiarowski closed the meeting 10:08 pm.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Mormon Trail Board of Directors will be held May 9th 2016
@ 7:30 p.m. in the Elementary Library preceded by a Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. for public comment on
the 2015-16 budget amendment.
President, Board of Education Secretary, Board of Education
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These minutes are written as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next
regular board meeting. Peggy Rash, Board Secretary/Treasurer