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Benton Community High School District 103 Board of Education met Aug. 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of the Benton Consolidated High School District #103 met in Regular Session on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. in the District Board Room. President, Mark Minor called the meeting to order.

Opening prayer was led by Mitch Bennett. Kenny Irvin led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board members present: Mark Minor, President; Mitch Bennett, Secretary; Shane Cockrum; Mark Dyel; Mark Franklin; and Kenny Irvin. Board member absent: Robin LaBuwi.

Others present: Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; and Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary.

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION

4.1 Appointment/Compensation/Discipline/Performance of Personnel 4.2 Probable or Imminent Litigation

Executive Session – Kenny Irvin made the motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the Appointment, Compensation, Discipline, and Performance of Personnel and Probable or Imminent Litigation. Mark Franklin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

The Board; Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; and Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary entered into an Executive Session in the Executive Board Room at 5:03 P.M.

Open Session - The Board reconvened in an Open Session at 6:22 P.M. Mitch Bennett, Secretary called the roll. Answering present: Mitch Bennett – yes, Shane Cockrum – yes, Mark Dyel – yes, Mark Franklin – yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, and Mark Minor – yes. Board member absent: Robin LaBuwi.

Others present: Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary; and Brady Gisher, Student Council Representative.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

5.1 Approve Minutes: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, July 18, 2019

Executive Board Meeting Minutes, July 18, 2019 5.2 Approve Financial Report (July 2019)

5.3 Approve Payment of Bills (July 2019)

5.4 Establish Activity Account for Girls Golf

5.5 Approve Intergovernmental Agreement for Standby Ambulance Service (ENCL A)

5.6 Review 1st Reading Board Policy Updates & 5-Year Reviews - Press Plus Issue 101 (ENCL B)

Mark Franklin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, members voted as follows: Mark Dyel – yes, Mark Franklin – yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, Mark Minor – yes, Mitch Bennett – yes, and Shane Cockrum – yes. Motion Carried. A copy of Enclosure A has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS Mr. Johnson provided an update on project progress along with preliminary enrollment numbers for the 19-20 school year.

7. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS

8. OLD BUSINESS

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.1 Assignment/Employment of Personnel

Shane Cockrum made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the BEA as presented. Mark Franklin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. A copy of this MOU has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.

Mark Franklin made a motion to approve Andy Sloan and Ron Winemiller as Assistant Athletic Director for the 2019-20 school year pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding with the BEA. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

Mitch Bennett made a motion to approve the list of football coaches in Addendum A pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding with the BEA. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried

Kenny Irvin made a motion to approve Annika Kolbo for the Musical Set/Construction stipend position for the spring 2020 musical. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

Mitch Bennett made a motion to approve Kenise Head as an assistant volleyball coach for the 2019-2020 school year. Shane Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.2 Employment of Personnel Mark Franklin made a motion to approve Joseph Clinton as a computer network assistant for the 2019-20 school year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.3 Possible Posting of Open Position Mark Franklin made a motion to authorize the Administration to post the position of Teacher Support Aide as available for the 2019-20 school year. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.4 Review/Approve Aramark Service Agreement (ENCL C) Shane Cockrum made a motion to approve the agreement with Aramark as presented. Mark Franklin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. A copy of Enclosure C has been attached to and made a part of these minutes.

9.5 Review/Approve 2019-20 Tentative Budget and Set Hearing Mark Franklin made a motion to approve the tentative 2019-20 budget as presented and set a public hearing for September 19, 2019 at 4:45 P.M. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

9.6 Review/Approve Principal Salary for 2019-20 School Year Shane Cockrum made a motion to approve the 2019-20 salary for Wade Thomas as presented. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

10. BOARD OF EDUCATION REMARKS

11. ADJOURNMENT Kenny Irvin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 P.M. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

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