Others Present: Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, Secretary of the Board & CCR Coordinator; Vikki Wofford, Board Treasurer and Financial Analyst; Rick Smith, Director of Special Education; Beth Ketzer, Preschool Director; Jason Steffen, Elementary Principal; Joe Beard, High School Principal; Steve Hart, High School Assistant Principal; Ehmet Hayes, Architect

Order #65 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Mike Borchers presented the several items related to the monthly reports.

Mike Borchers accepted and discussed the retirements of Deborah Haley and Joe Beard, and the extra-curricular resignation from Kristen Goodpaster.

• April Activities

April's activities were reviewed by Mike Borchers.

• Shining Stars in April

Steve Hart highlighted the LHS PAICE Program. He reviewed and explained how MAP reading scores have been impacted by the small group remedial activities taking place in the PAICE groups.

Mr. Borchers reviewed the list of Shining Stars for March.

Order #66 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Ms. Kymberly King.

Mike Borchers reviewed and discussed the items on the Consent Agenda.

• February Board of Education Minutes

Ehmet Hayes reviewed the updates for the MEP Project. Currently, the project is still on schedule.

Ehmet Hayes reviewed the status of the Stadium Project schedule. It has been updated since last month's meeting due to the weather. Mrs. King requested that the schedule changes be noted on the schedule from month to month to make it easier to see what they are. Mr. Chapman would like to explore options for fencing. Mr. Borchers and Mr. Hayes will work on pricing different types of fences, including the options for the turn style and lock.

Order #67 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the amended 2013-2014 school calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Amy Hayden and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Mike Borchers presented the amended calendar for the 2013-2014 year, noting that students are still over by 24 instructional hours to meet the requirements. Staff will make up the missed days due to contractual obligations.

Order #68 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the proposed 2014-2015 school calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Chapman and a second by Ms. Kymberly King.

Mike Borchers presented the calendar for the 2014-2015 school year. It has already been shared with both school's staffs. Due to the construction this summer, the new year will start about one week later than in recent years.

Jenny McMillen reviewed the updates on the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant.

Beth Ketzer discussed the items attached related to the new playground equipment that will be purchased and installed this summer.

Steve Chapman reminded administrators that the use of drug dogs in the buildings is an approved policy should they feel the need to use them, as we have in the past. Mrs. King mentioned there seemed to be miss-hits the last time they were used and questioned the reliability of them.

Jason Steffen announced that the district found out earlier today that it received the Read to Achieve Grant.

Steve Hart mentioned that his son, a junior, had just graduated from the Regional Youth Leadership Academy. He remarked that it was a wonderful program that he is glad LHS students get to participate in.

Mike Borchers mentioned that preliminary ACT scores are in and look positive. Increasing the dual credit programming is under way. Finally, that the district will be focusing on improving the aesthetics of the grounds as the weather gets nicer.

No items presented.

No items presented.

Order #69 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting at 9:01pm passed with a motion by Ms. Kymberly King and a second by Mrs. Amy Hayden.