Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Butler R-V Board of Education April Regular Board Meeting Summary


The election results from the April election were approved by the board. They were as follows: Brad Stephens 412, Jarret Wheatley 343, and Bill Radford 287.

Board members Bryan Tippie, Brad Stephens and Jarret Wheatley were sworn in.
The held their reorganization, their positions were as follows:

President-Bryan Tippie
Vice-President-Brad Stephens
Secretary- Larry Anderson
Treasurer-Phillis Duda

New Business:
Superintendent Alan Stauffacher reported to the board that the same health insurance plan that the employees have this year took a 48% increase. He also reported that the district could blend plans with an HSA/HRA and employees would not see a dramatic decrease in their coverage. The HRA option would allow the district to pool money to lower the employee’s deductible to its present levels.

The board approved the occupational therapy and physical therapy contracts for the 2013-14 school year. The contracts were awarded to Karen Claypool and Child’s Play Therapy

The board approved a bleacher repair bid for BR Bleachers in the amount of $8700.
The board reached consensus to go forward in purchasing a new lawn mower and trading in a John Deere tractor that is being stored at the city’s spec. building.

The board approved policies DJF-AP1, EBBA-AP, FEF-AP1, JCB-AP, JHCD-AP, JHCF-AP, JO-AP, KK-AP, and removed IGC-AP.

Closed Session:
The board accepted the resignations of Jennifer Body, Angie Wiley, and Wendy Seward.
The board hired Nadja Gardner-special education, Elisa Orr- elementary teacher, and Lee Ann Kershner- high school librarian.

The board approved classified personnel.





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