April 11,2016 Minutes

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