Meeting in regular session Wednesday evening, members of the Fayette R-III school board received updates on a number of matters taking part in the district, but otherwise took action on what was relatively light agenda.
Board members gave the OK to the comprehensive school improvement plan for Daly Elementary School as prompted by the No Child Left Behind program.
In other action, the board set filing dates for the upcoming April election from Dec. 16 to Jan. 20 during normal business hours. Two seats are up election. These are the seats currently are held by Paul Schoephoerster and Tim Jackman.
Also, the board authorized the County of Howard to borrow on behalf of the district up to $300,000 in anticipated 2008 tax revenues to keep schools running until 2009. It was noted that less money will need to be borrow than last year at which time the total came to $385,000.
Board members also gave the go ahead to declare 88 computers and related equipment as surplus property and to advertise for bids (see Page 7).
In his report to the board, Superintendent Russ Brock noted that the lawsuit that the Committee on Educational Equality is currently pursuing will soon be argued in front of the Missouri Supreme Court. Fayette is one of a number of districts which are supporting the lawsuit which is aimed at promoting equality between rural and urban districts.
Brock also reported that the district’s yearly audit will be ready for approval in December.
Projects which were funded by the recent bond issue are proceeding on schedule, Brock said, noting that the new bus bays are complete with the exception of some overhead lighting.
He also reported on the issue involving a new ruling from Social Security which would mandate that certain certified personnel statewide pay into the social security system (see also New Franklin report and last week’s Fayette Advertiser). Lawmakers have been contacted and the district will continue to monitor the situation.
Also in his report, the superintendent called for formation of a committee to formulate a policy on criteria, guidelines and objectives relative to retiring jerseys of former high school athletes. The committee will make a recommendation back to the board.
Curriculum director Jill Wiseman reported to the board that the district received a bonus point for science and thus has scored 13 out of 14 on its final Annual Performance Report. She is in the process of reviewing the math curriculum and will report in December.
Board members heard updates on the Gifted Program and the district’s Wellness Program.
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