Drexel Board of Education meeting minutes

Drexel R-IV Board of Education
March 20th, 2017
Media Summary

Prior to the board meeting, students who scored proficient or advanced or who improved a level on the 2016 MAP/EOC tests or scored at or above the state average on the ACT were recognized for their academic achievements.

Board approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the February 20th, 2017 meeting, the warrant report, payment of bills, treasurer’s report and petty cash report, along with administrative reports (attached).
Board approved the departmentalization of 4th – 6th grade classes for next school year.
Board heard information regarding the survey results for the 4-day school week. Overall there were 320 surveys returned with 75.3% in favor, 12.5% opposed, and 12.2% were unsure. The district will be hosting a community forum on April 5th.
Board tabled action on the transportation contract with Gunnels Bus Service until more was known about the school calendar for 2017-2018.
Board heard a presentation from representatives from LJ Hart Company regarding the possible refunding/refinancing of the 2014 General Obligation Bonds – no action was taken.
Board approved a 1:1 Technology Initiative. Students in grades 3-12 will each have their own Chromebook and students in grades K-2 will each have their own tablet beginning in 2017-2018.
Board approved the health insurance renewal for 2017-2018 with MEUHP.

Board held an executive session for personnel and legal matters; taking the following action:
Resignations
Adrianne Lane – HS Business
John Swezey – Technology Director
Erik Ellwood – K-12 Music
Jamee Holt – Elementary
Contract Renewals
Ryan Hoden was approved to receive Tenure contract.
The following tenured teachers were approved; Dea Ann Ackermann, Julia Barbarick, Judy Daniel, Phillip Dean, Elaine Hamilton, Jill Marks, Brenda Meerkatz, Kristie Musick, Tiffany Richmond, Kelly Sims, Jenny Wheeler, Jessica Boydston, Melissa Busch, Larry Reynolds, Donna Rooney, Ken Shipps.
The following probationary teachers were approved; Meka Bauer, Pam Bolton, Eliza Konrade, Melissa Oram, Lori Reed, Brad Rolfs, Nicole Thurman, Cindy Apple, Amanda Johnson, Tim Latham, Rachel Livesay, Chrystal Mayfield, Dakota Tucker.

Submitted by
Terry Mayfield

Adrian Youth Wrestling State qualifiers

Adrian Youth Wrestling State qualifiers are William Brown 10U 165lbs received 1st at districts and 2nd at regional's, and Lane Gregory 12U 190lbs received 2nd at districts and 3rd at regional's.

High risk warrant served in Henry County

Chance D. Bray

On Thursday, March 23, 2017 just after 5:00 p.m. personnel from the Henry County Sheriff's Office and the Bates County SWAT team served a search warrant and arrest warrant at 384 SE 701 Road, Clinton.

Taken into custody without incident was Chance D. Bray, age 48 of Clinton on a Henry County warrant for felony property damage. 

The case stems from events this past Sunday where it is alleged that Bray became very angry and caused significant damage to a vehicle owned by another family member by kicking it and throwing metal weights against the body and glass of the vehicle.

Bray is alleged to have made threats to kill family members and law enforcement officers if they came onto the property. It was also known that Bray maintained several weapons in the residence including a long range high powered rifle.

"Because of the seriousness of the threats allegedly made by Bray and the weapons in the residence, our office took steps necessary over the past days to minimize the risk to law enforcement officers serving the arrest warrant. 

The Bates County Sheriff's Office team came to assist us and deployed assets that we do not have in Henry County to assure the safety of everyone involved", Sheriff Oberkrom said.

Several handguns and a .308 caliber rifle were seized from the residence as Bray was arrested. Bray remains in custody at the Henry County Detention Center on a $4,500.00 bond.

Large jail riot in Johnson County Missouri

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is currently dealing with a riot inside one of the pods in the jail. 

We have requested assistance from our neighboring counties including Cass and the Missouri State Highway Patrol. 

The inmates have been contained inside the building and no injuries to staff members. More information will follow at a later time.

Boot block and bake sale for Alta Jackson

There will be a Boot block and a bake sale for 10 yr old ALTA JACKSON of Adrian on Saturday March 25th between the hours of 9-12. 

Alta's Army will be set up at the Passaic 4 way and the stoplight at Walmart in Butler. 

The bake sale will be held at Conoco with all proceeds going to the Jackson Family.

Thank you all in advance! 

Obituary - Thelma Lucille Kennedy

Thelma Lucille Kennedy

Thelma Lucille Kennedy, 91, Richards, MO departed this life on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada. Thelma was born September 4, 1925 in Moundville, MO to Eric and Amanda (Kuhlman) Fengler. She was united in marriage to Wayne Alden Kennedy on November 24, 1945 and he survives of the home.

Thelma graduated from Bronaugh High School then attended Springfield Business College for two years. Thelma worked for the Law Office of Bill McCaffree, Sr. in Nevada for several years. Following her marriage to Wayne they made their home on a farm in the Metz area where she was the go-to person for the farm. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nevada. Thelma taught Sunday School for over 40 years. She loved gardening, sewing, doting on her grandchildren, and traveling (she has even been to Hawaii).

In addition to her husband Wayne she is survived by two daughters, Donna (Darrell) Adams, Greenfield, MO, Janet (Allen) Bley, Moundville, MO; grandchildren, Christi (Marty) Miller, Nevada, Bennie Adams, Nevada, Jennifer (Travis) Eaton, Nevada, Nicole (Nate) Garrett, Asbury, MO; six great-grandchildren, Hailee Miller, Hanna Miller, Peyton Eaton, Hunter Eaton, Ava Garrett, Trace Garrett; and one sister, Wilma Snyder, Bronaugh. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Clara Ingles, one brother, Edward “Ed” Fengler.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev. Bill Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. Friends may now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Nevada in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.

Obituary - Frances Lou Haas

Frances Lou Haas, age 58, of Clinton, died on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton.

Frances was born on February 13, 1960 to David Howard Johnson, Sr. and Dolly Fay “Allen” Johnson of Kansas City, MO. After high school, she married and spent many years as a homemaker.

Survivors include her mother, Dolly Butler of Marthasville, MO; three children, Lauralee George (Jeremy) of San Antonio, TX, Ernie Lee Haas of Tipton, MO and Crystal Dawn Green (Michael); five grandchildren, Haley LeAnn Haas, Emily Ann Haas, Rylie JoAnn Gary, Jaxon Ethan George and Alyx Jayne George; seven brothers and sisters, David Howard Johnson, Jr., Walter E. Johnson (Jonette), Ronald Dean Johnson (Lisa), Tina Marie Johnson, Daniel Dewayne Johnson, Billy Dean Johnson, and Rosie J. Turner (Bob); one special aunt, Jerry Johnson; and several nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Preceding Frances in death was her father; a sister, Nancy Johnson; and a grandson, Fletcher DeSchepper.

Frances’ wish was to be cremated. The family will host a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton.

Alicia Frost Randel benefit dinner

There is going to be a pulled pork dinner this coming Saturday, March 25th starting at 5:00 P.M. This is a benefit to help Alicia Frost Randel who is battling cancer. 

She is a former resident of Amsterdam and helped make the City Park what it is today. There will also be an auction and chicken drop bingo. 

They will be serving pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw , dessert and iced tea----all for $5.00 per person. Still in need of things for the auction. 

Call Christina Landis at 816-718-9543 or 660-267-3500 if you have anything you would like to donate for the auction.