Others Present: Mike Borchers, Superintendent; Jenny McMillen, CCR Coordinator & Board Secretary; Vikki Wofford, Financial Analyst & Board Treasurer; Rick Smith, Director of Special Education; Beth Ketzer, Preschool Director; Jason Steffen, Elementary School Principal; Travis Caudill, High School Principal; Trisha Scheyer, River City News

Order #18 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Chapman and a second by Mr. William McMillen.

• Financial G - Monthly Report

Mr. Borchers reviewed the monthly reports.

Mr. Borchers reviewed the personnel items. He shared that Mrs. Kym King resigned as Member of the Board of Education. He stated that he appreciated her time and commitment to the board and to the district during her years of service.

Order #19 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Mr. Stephen Chapman.

• Minutes of the July Board of Education Meeting

Mr. Borchers reviewed each of the monthly bill items due to the high volume of purchases this time of year.

Ms. Ketzer explained the process for recruiting and enrolling students for the full-day preschool program through Children, Inc. At this time, too many of the possible enrollees aren't able to take part in the program. Due to the low enrollment numbers, Children, Inc. and the district will not offer the program this year. Ms. Ketzer stated multiple times that the two groups are not giving up on the program for the future. With more planning, time, and searching for various options for funding, it is her hope to offer the program for next year.

Order #20 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the MEP Final Payment passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Chapman and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Order #21 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Stadium Parking Lot Expansion passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Chapman and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Ms. Hayden asked Mr. Borchers to confirm the project deadline since many asphalt plants close as the weather gets colder.

Order #22 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG-1 for the Ludlow Stadium Project passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Mr. Borchers updated the board on the status of the HS Gym Addition Project. Bids are due on September 9th. There will be a need for a special meeting to be called for approval so that the project can be completed in time for spring.

Order #23 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Emergency Certification Application (CA-4F) for the Gifted and Talented Teacher passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mr. William McMillen.

Order #24 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 4% increased tax rates of 85.6 cents for real estate and 85.6 cents for personal property per 100 valuation and 0.1 cents for exonerations and the 74.6 cent motor vehicle rate for 2015-2016 passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Chapman and a second by Mr. William McMillen.

Items were discussed during the Tax Rate Hearing that took place prior to this board meeting.

Order #25 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the contract with the Sheriff's Department for tax collection fees passed with a motion by Mr. William McMillen and a second by Ms. Cindy Powell.

Mr. Borchers explained that we've been following this process in past years, but it's never been put into an official contract. The contract is a safeguard for both parties involved.

Order #26 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Evaluation of the Superintendent passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mr. Stephen Chapman.

Ms. Hayden presented the results of the Mr. Borchers' Superintendent Evaluation results. The board scored him as "Accomplished" in the following area: Human Resource Leadership. The board scored him as "Exemplary" in the following areas: Strategic Leadership, Instructional Leadership, Cultural Leadership, Managerial Leadership, Collaborative Leadership, and Influential Leadership. Ms. Powell commented that Mr. Borchers really "stepped it up" this year. Mr. Borchers thanked the board for their support and their confidence in him.

Mr. Chapman discussed stadium items including the gate, lights, and cameras. He also mentioned a possibility on the fees for the gym expansion project.

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Order #27 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 PM passed with a motion by Ms. Cindy Powell and a second by Mr. William McMillen.