The reorganization meeting of the Tarkio R-I Board of Education was called to order by Board President Jeff Meyer at 7:00 p.m. on April 17, 2019. Board members attending were: Jamie Barnett, Garrett Wood, Sam Hannah, and Steve Klute. Others in attendance were: Tarkio R-I Superintendent Karma Coleman, Board Secretary Lanette Hogue, Tarkio High School Principal Carrie Livengood, Tarkio Elementary Principal/Special Education Director Kari Taylor, Markie Sundermann, Deyton Thomson, Jen-nifer Peregrine, Diana Parra, Ann Schlueter and Dustin Lambertsen. Brett Hurst joined the meeting at 7:45 p.m. and Chris Yates joined the meeting at 7:49 p.m.

Board members voted to confirm the election results. Secretary Lanette Hogue administered the Oath of Office to Jamie Barnett and Ann Schlueter. Officers were elected: Jeff Meyer, president; Chris Yates, vice-president; Lanette Hogue, secretary/treasurer.

The reorganization meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

President Jeff Meyer called the regular Board of Education meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

The consent agenda was approved as presented and the board voted to approve the district obligations.

Dustin Lambertsen asked permission for two overnight trips for the FFA. The board approved the FFA for two overnight trips.

Mrs. Taylor reported that the attendance rate for the elementary in March was 94%. Mrs. Taylor reported that the elementary has had many events happening over the last month. Some of these events were: 275 Conference Spelling Bee, screenings for Early Childhood and Kindergarten, first grade took a trip to Community Hospital-Fairfax, Devon Sons hosted an Internet Safety Night, and Mrs. Wood was recognized by the American Heart Association for raising money for Jump Rope for Heart.

Mrs. Taylor reported that Mrs. Sundermann took her elementary class to a Life Skills Field Trip to Maryville. They are continuing to look at different ideas for the motor walk they would like to add at the elementary. The Special Education Department is busy with referrals and reevaluations.

Mrs. Livengood reported that in the high school 97% of the students are at or above 90% attendance for the year. The Academic Team placed second at districts, and two of the students received All-Conference for the Academic Team. The high school is busy with several activities this spring. Seven students attended State FBLA, and seventh grade took a field trip to NWMSU for a Non-traditional Career Fair Day.

Mrs. Coleman gave a report on TAC work that has been completed. The high school gym will be closed the entire month of June for work on the gym floor.

Mr. Hurst came and presented his findings on the old bus barn property that the school owned. He recommended that the school does a quit claim deed to Mike Klosek with an easement to John Driskell. Board members voted to have Brett Hurst do the quit claim deed to Mike Klosek with an easement in it for John Driskell.

Back Lit Signs for TAC: Board members voted to purchase a 2×4 sign for the Fitness Center for $500 and a 4×8 sign for the front door of the TAC for $1,900 and $975 for labor.

Tarkio Golf Course Proposal: Board members voted to approve the proposal for all students 12 & over to have membership to the Tarkio Golf Course during the golf season in the amount of $5,000.

New Business

Mr. Lambertsen presented the two bids received for work on the Ag Building. Board members voted to approve the bid from Conn Construction in the amount of $54,241.72.

Board members voted to accept the MEUHP assessment fee in the amount of $37,104 for the 2019-20 school year.

Board members voted to approve the name change on the lock box to Lanette Hogue and Jeff Meyer.

Board members voted to approve the NLS Education contract for 2019-20 as presented.

Karma Coleman presented the principal job description. Board members voted to approve the principal job description as presented.

Mrs. Coleman presented a para-evaluation form. Board members voted to approve the form as presented.

Board members voted to approve the bid in the amount of $8,965.50 for a floor machine and backpack vacuum from Hillyard, and approved to pay the bid for The Glass Guy for mirrors for the Fitness Center for TAC in the amount of $4,940.

Board members voted to hire Michelle Henry as a Special Education teacher for the 2019-2020 school year.

The ACES Social Worker contract for the 2019-2020 school year was approved.

Mrs. Coleman presented the 2019-2020 budget.

Board members voted to approve the increase in staff insurance premium from $403.12 to $425, increase the base for certified staff $500 and give the administration and classified staff a 2% increase.

A new bank account will be set up for an overpayment from the IRS.

Board members voted to go into closed session pursuant to RSMo 610.001, Record and vote, at 9:00 p.m.

They voted to exit the closed meeting at 10:30 p.m.

Board members voted to approve the coaching positions as presented. They also voted unanimously to approve the non-certified staff as presented.

The board voted 6-0-1 to approve Rachel Meyer as TAC Director, Julie Barnett as bus driver, and Lanette Hogue as bookkeeper.

Board members voted unanimously to hire April Johnson and Jamie Caldwell for evening custodial postions.

The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.