The Board of Education

 

The district is governed by a Board of Education consisting of seven members elected for overlapping three-year terms. Elections are held each April.

The Board's powers and duties include the broad authority to adopt and enforce all necessary policies for the management and governance of the public schools within the District.

Official action by Board members must occur at a duly called and legally conducted meeting having the majority quorum of Board Members for the purpose of discussing district business.

The superintendent of schools is selected by the Board and serves as the chief executive officer responsible for the administration and management of the district schools in accordance with Board policies and directives and State and Federal Law.

Meeting Dates: 
November 15
December 20
January 17
February 21
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19

Macon County R-1 Board of Education Meeting 

Wednesday October 18, 2023

Conference room 6:00 p.m.

DRAFT

Meeting called to order by the Board President Donny Wyatt at 6:00 p.m.

In attendance

Board members present were Billy Anderson, Steve Burns, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler, Donny Wyatt, Austin Barnett and Nick Dille.  Administration present:  Superintendent Dr. Bryan Thomsen, Assistant Superintendent Shelley Devenport, Katrina Stewart,Dale Devenport, Bobby Sangster, Amy Dwiggins, Megan Pollard, Brenda Nelson, Stacy Quinn, Chris Lambert, Alanna Oliver and  Board Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Boling.  Staff member Pat Quinly.

1. Opening Remarks by President

 

A. Pledge of Allegiance

 President Wyatt asked all to stand and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

B. Approval of Agenda - 

Motion to approve: Tyler Fiedler  2nd Chris Nelson.  Those voting yea -  Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett, Tyler Fiedler, Chris Nelson and  Donny Wyatt.  Voting nay - none

2.  Informational Items 

N/A

3.  Presentations

N/A

4. Consent Agenda

Motion to approve by Billy Anderson and seconded by Donny Wyatt.  those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

5.  Business Items

A.   Approval of QNS Technology Support Agreement for three year term.  Motion by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Tyler Fiedler.  Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

B. Transportation Report, Approval of 23-24 miles and purchase of new software - Motion to table by Tyler Fiedler and seconded by Austin Barnett.  Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

C.  Approval of the SkillsUSA Middle School Club.  -  Motion by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Billy Anderson.  Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

D. Discussion of Facility Usage was Tabled - Motion by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Chris Nelson.  Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

E. Approval of Vass Electric for Electrical Bid for small ballfield.  -  Motion by Tyler Fiedler and seconded by Austin Barnett.  Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

7. Board Comment and Future Items 

Public Comment - N/A

Board comments and future issues - Installation of the Larry Bagby Ballfield sign.  

8. Correspondence/Announcements -

Thank you card from the Kyle Bealmer family

JAG program will host a reception for students on October 25th at 6 p.m. in the lower level

of the CO building

9. Executive Session

Motion to go into Executive Session.  Motion by Billy Anderson and 2nd by Tyler Fiedler. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

________________________________               __________________________

Donny Wyatt, Vice President                                   Sandra Boling, Secretary/Treasurer

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Macon County R-1 Board of Education Meeting 

Wednesday September 20, 2023

Conference room 6:00 p.m.

DRAFT

Meeting called to order by the Board President Donny Wyatt at 6:00 p.m.

In attendance

Board members present were Billy Anderson, Steve Burns, Donny Wyatt, Austin Barnett and Nick Dille.  Administration present:  Superintendent Dr. Bryan Thomsen, Assistant Superintendent Shelley Devenport, Katrina Stewart,Dale Devenport, Bobby Sangster, Amy Dwiggins, Megan Pollard, Brenda Nelson, Stacy Quinn, Chris Lambert, Alanna Oliver and  Board Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Boling.  Staff members Abbie Farrington, Pat Quinly and Braiden Dowell.

1. Opening Remarks by President

 

A. Pledge of Allegiance

 President Wyatt asked all to stand and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

B. Approval of Agenda - 

Motion to approve: Billy Anderson  2nd Tyler Fiedler.  Those voting yea -  Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett, Tyler Fiedler, Chris Nelson and  Donny Wyatt.  Voting nay - none

2.  Informational Items 

Dr. Thompson recognized the Transportation Department for receiving an Exemplary School Bus Maintenance Award and the Total Fleet Excellence award for the 2023-2024 school year.

3.  Presentations

Culinary Arts - Braiden Dowell from the MACTEC along with the following students Nick Wray, Gavin O’ Brien, Valaska Cook, Kalelyn Becker and Brenda Vaught brought a variety of foods for the board to enjoy.  Nick Wray and Gavin O’Brian also shared with the board the different levels of titles they receive while taking the Culinary class at MACTEC.  Some of the skills they have learned are sanitation, meeting others, communications, flexibility and networking.  Some of the students have been to cooking competitions in Springfield, MO where they received 10th place.  The students shared how they have benefited from the program.  How it helped them be ready to enter the workforce in the culinary field. 

Flex program - Abbie Farrington first gave a shout out to her Flex program committee which consists of the following teachers Carolyne Adams, Emily McVicker, Erik VanDelft and Miranda Walker.  Mrs. Farrington explained how much time and energy they all have put into the program so far.   The Flex program allows students to attend some school days at a reduced amount of time.  Some of the requirements for students to qualify are to have a GPA of 2.5 and above, 90% attendance, No major discipline issues and all required paperwork has to be kept up.  Each student has to be accountable for all the guidelines for the program or they will receive goals to make up and job targets can be made.  If the students keep up with all the requirements they are able to stay in the program.  If not they are released from the program and are required to go back to their regular student schedules.   Mrs. Farrington was asked to bring back modifications to make the program even better for the students of Macon R-I.

4. Consent Agenda

Motion to approve by Billy Anderson and seconded by Steve Burns.  hose voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

5.  Business Items

A.   Approval of new sign for CO building - Sign is to be made bigger but shortened to Macon R-I Schools within the same amount of money as bid received.  Motion by Chris Nelson and seconded by Tyler Fiedler.  Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

B. Approve Fundraising/Donations/Sponsorship - Motion to table by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Austin Barnett.  Those voting yea – hose voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

C. Approval of the Use of  Facilities Handbook/process - Motion by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Billy Anderson.  Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

D. Approval of Partnership with Law Enforcement for the use of drug dogs - Motion by Billy Anderson and seconded by Chris Nelson.  Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

E. Approval of Electrical work bids for small ballfield - Motion to table by Billy Anderason and seconded by Austin Barnett.   Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

F.   Approve Middle School Club -  Motion by Chris Nelson and seconded by Austin Barnett.  Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

G. Motion to amend agenda for item H - Motion by Donny Wyatt and seconded by Billy Anderson.  Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

H.  Allow the Optimist Tenderloin sale to be set up for homecoming and allow the auction of a back

parking lot spot for the Rotary.  Motion by Tyler Fiedler and seconded by Austin Barnett.  hose voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Chris Nelson, Tyler Fiedler,  Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

7. Board Comment and Future Items 

Public Comment - 

Board comments and future issues -  The need for two new signs for the bathrooms by the football field.

8. Correspondance/Announcements - N/A

9. Executive Session

Motion to go into Executive Session.  Motion by Billy Anderson and 2nd by Tyler Fiedler. Those voting yea – Steve Burns, Billy Anderson, Nick Dille, Austin Barnett and Donny Wyatt.  Those voting nay – none.  Motion passed

________________________________               __________________________

Donny Wyatt, Vice President                                   Sandra Boling, Secretary/Treasurer

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