Ridder to update R-8 Board on first week on the job

Newly hired Interim Superintendent Norm Ridder will be introduced and provide an update on his first week at the job when the Joplin R-8 Board of Education meets 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Administration Building.

A major item on the agenda will be the decision on whether to pursue the Early Childhood Center project. A positive vote is expected, but the City of Joplin needs the vote in order to go ahead with its share of the funding.

Meeting Agenda

A. Call to Order

1. Roll Call

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Approval of Agenda - Action

D. Reports

1. Board President's Report

a. Introduction - Dr. Norman F. Ridder, Interim Superintendent

b. Board Committee Updates

1. Finance Committee - Jeff Koch, Debbie Fort and Ron Gatz

2. Policy Committee - Lynda Banwart and Jennifer Martucci

3. Facilities Committee - Sallie Beard and Gary Nodler

4. Communications Committee - Jeff Koch and Jennifer Martucci

2. Superintendent's Report

a. First Week

E. Public Comments Regarding Agenda Items

F. Consent Agenda - Action

1. Approve Minutes - Action

2. Personnel Recommendations - Action

3. Policy Update - First Reading - Action

a. Policy KG - Community Use of District Facilities

4. Policy Updates - Second Reading - Action

a. Policy GBCA - Staff Conflict of Interest

b. Policy GBCBC - Staff Absences & Tardiness

c. Policy GCBDA - Professional Staff Short-Term Leaves

d. Policy GCPD - Suspension of Professional Staff members

e. Policy GCPE - Termination of Professional Staff Members

f. Policy GCPF - Renewal of Professional Staff Members

g. Policy GDPD - Non-renewal, Suspension & Termination of Support Staff Members

h. Policy IGBCB - Programs for Migrant Students

i. Policy DJF - Purchasing

5. Redundant Wireless Controller - Action

6. Annual Peopleware Agreement Renewal for Infinite Campus - Action

7. 54 Dell Laptop Computers - Action

8. SchoolWires Centricity Website Hosting Renewal - Action

9. Words Their Way Developmental Workbooks K-5 - Action

10. JHS/FTC Construction Items - Action

a. Change Management #273 - Bid Package #61 - General Trades

b. Change Management #336 - Bid Package #72 - Roofing

c. Change Management #352 - Bid Package #93 - Ceramic Tile

11. Dishwasher Chemical Bid - Action

12. Bread Bid - Action

13. Food and Supply Bid - Action

14. Dairy Bid - Action

15. Copy Paper Bid - Action

16. Soft Drink Vending Services - Action

17. Health Insurance and Dental Care Insurance Reports - Info.

18. Financial Statements - Info.

G. Regular Agenda

1. Early Childhood Center Project Affirmation - Action

2. Accounts Payable - Action

3. Selection of Financial Advisor - Action

H. Discussion Items

I. Closed Session RSMO.610.021 (1) Legal actions, (3) Personnel and (15) Records relating to municipal hotlines.
J. Adjourn

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