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Benton Consolidated High School District #103 Board of Education met Sept. 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Education of the Benton Consolidated High School District #103 met in Regular Session  at 5:00 P.M. in the District Board Room. President, Robin LaBuwi called the meeting to order.

Mitch Bennett opened in prayer and Kenny Irvin led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Board members present: Robin LaBuwi, President; Marci Glover, Vice-President; Mitch Bennett, Secretary; Robby Cockrum, and Kenny Irvin. Board members absent: Shane Cockrum and Mark Dyel.

Others present: Benjamin Johnson, Superintendent; Sean Docherty, Principal; Ron Giacone, Board Attorney; Ronda Suver, Board Recording Secretary; Cole Buchanan, Student Council Rep; and Community Members.

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION 

5. CONSENT AGENDA 

5.1 Approve Minutes: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2022 and Executive Board Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2022 

5.2 Approve Financial Report (August 2022) 

5.3 Approve Payment of Bills (August 2022) 

5.4 Review/Approve Annual Administrator/Teacher Salary & Benefits Report (ENCL A) 5.5 Approve Overnight Trips for IASC State Officer Meetings 

5.6 Approve Junior Class Sponsored Prom at Benton Civic Center on March 25, 2023 

5.7 Approve Amended Purchase Price of Activity Bus 

5.8 Approve Sunday Practice Dates for Extra-curricular Activities 

5.9 Approve Campus Visit to Murray State University on Oct. 17, 2022 

Kenny Irvin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, members voted as follows: Robby Cockrum – yes, Marci Glover – yes, Kenny Irvin – yes, Robin LaBuwi – yes, and Mitch Bennett - Yes. Motion Carried.

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REMARKS 

Mr. Johnson gave the following updates: 

• Graduate report from Dr. Martin

• FOIA request regarding masonry work

• Egyptian Trust Insurance Update – 13th payment

• Roofing Project Update

• Financial Interest Income Update

• IASA State Superintendent Conference

• Special Education Rating

• School Maintenance Grant

• Gym Floor Refinishing

• Ameren – Lights on SE Parking Lot

Mr. Docherty commented on the successful Homecoming week.

7. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS 

8. OLD BUSINESS 

9. NEW BUSINESS 

9.1 Review/Adopt FY23 Budget Kenny Irvin made a motion to adopt the FY23 Budget as presented. Robby Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. 

9.2 Assignment of Personnel Kenny Irvin made a motion to approve the following musical positions for the 2022-23 school year:

• Musical Drama – Gretchen Bennett

• Musical Chorus – Tim McDaniel

• Musical Band – Sue Krapf

• Musical Set Construction – Jay Copple

• Musical Sound/Lights – Chris Blady

• Musical Costume/Props – Dottie Darr

• Musical Publicity Tickets/Scripts – Tim McMeen

Marci Glover seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. Kenny Irvin made a motion to assign Chase Neitzel as a volunteer football coach for the 2022-23 SY. Robby Cockrum seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. 

9.3 Employment of Personnel Mitch Bennett made a motion approve the letter of intent to retire from Jim Eldridge as presented. Kenny Irvin seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

Kenny Irvin made a motion approve the letter of intent to retire from Bob Hagerman as presented. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. Kenny Irvin made a motion approve Amanda Overton as a part-time cook for the 2022-23 school year. Marci Glover seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried. 

9.4 Review/Approve Posting of Open Positions 

9.5 Appoint Representative to Franklin-Jefferson Special Education Governing Board Mitch Bennett made a motion to appoint Mark Dyle as the representative and Robin LaBuwi as the alternate to the Franklin/Jefferson Special Education Governing Board. Kenny Irvin 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 5:20 P.M. Mitch Bennett seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, all members present voted yes. Motion carried.

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