MORMON TRAIL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
May 20, 2013
Minutes
President Lundahl called the regular meeting of the board of education to order at 7:40 in the elementary library. Board members Evans, Funk, Horton, Lundahl and Peasley answered roll call. Superintendent Miller, Principals Hunt and Snyder, Secretary Lovett and Willa Clark were also present.
President Lundahl opened the floor for public discussion of the proposed 2013-2014 District Calendar.
There was no district patrons present for the discussion. President Lundahl closed the public hearing.
Horton moved to approve the agenda, minutes and bills of accounting. Evans made the second. All voted aye.
The board reviewed two proposals to complete the District’s FY 2014 audit. The bid from Nolte, Cornman and Johnson was for $8,500 and the proposal from Stephanie Mendenhall came in at $6,300. Evans moved to accept low proposal from Mendenhall. Horton made the second. All voted aye.
The board reviewed recently submitted resignations. David Schindler has resigned his position as part-time evening custodian effective May 28, 2013. Karey Palmer has resigned here extra-duty contracts for Academic Bowl Coach, Speech Coach and NHS Advisor at the end of the current school year. Evans moved to accept the resignations. Peasley made the second. All voted aye. Lundahl expressed her thanks for the employees past service.
Horton moved to approve the 2013-2014 District calendar. Peasley made the second. All voted aye.
Superintendent recommended replacing the carpet in the elementary library and two classrooms at the secondary building this summer. The total cost of the project as submitted by Horton Floor will be $9,221.80. Evans moved to approve the recommendation for carpet replacement. Peasley made the second. All voted aye.
Evans moved to approve the sale of old softball shorts and tops. The second came from Funk. All voted aye. Amy Horton will offer the items to current softball members at $5 each.
Superintendent Miller recommended termination of a current custodial contract. Evans moved to approve the termination of Diana Thomas effective May 31, 2013. The second was made by Horton. All voted aye.
Mike Snyder reviewed the following of his Athletic Director report.
- The new baseball/softball concession-crow’s nest is nearing completion.
- The softball scheduled for May 20th was cancelled and will be rescheduled.
- Final reports for Track and Field were reviewed.
- The home baseball/softball opener will be May 23 vs. Moravia at 6:00 p.m.
Principal Snyder highlighted the following from his written report.
- The elementary fundraiser had profit of $5,085.99. The money has been used for a field trip to the Blank Park Zoo on May 17th and a new 4-square pad and addition to the basketball court.
- 17 students attended Preschool Round-up on April 26th.
- 4th, 5th and 6th grade students participated in track and field day at Wayne CSD on the 15th. K through 3rd held their own track and field competition at Humeston.
- The last day of school will be May 28th. Students will start the day with an award ceremony followed by a picnic. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
Principal Hunt highlighted the following from his written report.
- 14 Seniors graduated Sunday
- Emma Clemmon and Cassie Moore attended the Second Annual Academic Banquet held at Carpenter’s Hall in Chariton.
- The all school music program held on April 29th was very successful.
- The environmental science class made their last trip to the creek this week.
- Golf and track teams continue to improve.
- Mr. Thatcher and a member of his band sang at Baccalaureate on Thursday evening.
- The National Honor Society inducted 8 new members during ceremonies on May 6th.
- The senior class travel to the Wisconsin Dells for their senior trip.
- Butch and Susie Gibbs gave CPR training to the seniors on their final day at Mormon Trail.
Superintendent Miller reported Mr. Hunt and Mr. Snyder participated in interviewing a candidate for the TAG position. Mormon Trail will share the instructor with Wayne CSD. Mr. Miller hopes to have a hiring recommendation at the next board meeting.
Mormon Trail has advertised for a Family Consumer Science instructor but has not had any applications.
Mr. Miller thanked the 5th and 6th grade students and teachers along with custodians Andy Graham and Doug Griffin for removing the shrubs from the front of the building and filling the space with rock. He also thanked the board for all their service to the District and school community.
Horton moved to adjourn the meeting. Funk made the second. All voted aye
The next regular meeting will be June 17th at 7:30 p.m. in the elementary library.
President Lundahl adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.