The Tri-County R-7 Board of Education discussed facilities, transportation, a cooperative agreement for junior high basketball and accepted a resignation during a meeting held Thursday evening at Jamesport.
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According to information provided by the district, the board heard a report from the facility committee in regard to the installation of a new heating system in the high school building. The board took no action, preferring to investigate the issue further. The committee also recommended that the board wait on a proposal to contract with Phil Minnick to change lighting in the high school.
Board members heard a report on a proposed cooperative agreement between Tri-County and the Gilman City School District for junior high basketball for next year. No action was taken regarding the agreement.
The board also reviewed four bids for next year’s district bus transportation. The bids were from Randy Small Transportation, Apple Transportation, NAC Transportation and Durham Services. After discussion, the board voted to reject all bids and directed the transportation committee to take up the matter of transportation for next year.
Two fundraising proposals were approved, including a Red Wheel product fundraiser to help the FCCLA pay for activities and trips. In addition, the PTO was given permission to use the old school gym for a garage sale during the spring community garage sales.
In other business, the board reviewed the QNS contract for computer services, heard a report on the April 5 MSIP review and reviewed the federal program evaluation conducted by the Department of Education in February. Minor concerns were noted by the assessment and are being addressed by the faculty and administration. Board members also reviewed and approved the district’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan, noting changes that need to be made for the federal program review.
Following an executive session, the board voted to accept the resignation of Karen Shuler, who is retiring as an elementary teacher at the end of the school year. The board voted to offer certified staff members contracts for the 2011-2012 school year, with the exception of Susie Vandevender, who is the In-School Suspension instructor and girls softball and basketball coach. Board members voted to set the compensation for Andrew Gaddis, who serves as K-12 principal, at $60,000 for the 2011-2012 school year.
The board also reviewed insurance rates for the coming year, with the district insurance provider, Midwest Public Risk, indicating that rates will increase by 8.5 percent next year. Board members evaluated salary and insurance options for certified staff, with no decision made. The issue will be finalized when the board holds its next regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12.