Agenda posted for Tuesday Joplin R-8 Board meeting

The Joplin R-8 Board of Education will hold the annual tax rate hearing 7 p.m. Tuesday, followed by the regular board meeting. The agenda for the regular meeting is printed below:

A. Call to Order

1. Roll Call

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Approval of Agenda - Action

D. Reports

1. Board President's Report

a. South Main TIF

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 Data Report

a. Summer School Report - Jennifer Doshier

b. Start of School Data 2015-16 - Jason Cravens

c. MAP Report - Sarah Stevens

E. Public Comments Regarding Agenda Items *

F. Consent Agenda - Action

1. Approve Minutes - Action

2. Personnel Recommendations - Action

3. Policy Update - Second Reading - Action

a. Policy KG - Community Use of District Facilities

4. Board Resolution to Adopt State Compliance Plan - Action

5. Out-of-State Overnight Field Trip - School Year 2015/16 - Action

6. Health and Dental Care Insurance Reports - Info.

7. Financial Statements - Info.

G. Regular Agenda

1. Renewal of Employee Health Plan Reinsurance - Action

2. Joplin Schools Employee Health and Dental Plan - Action

3. Funding Transfer Authority - Employee Health Plan - Action

4. Accounts Payable - Action

5. Set Tax Levy for the 2015-15 School Year - Action

6. 2014-15 Community Foundation of Southwest Missouri (CFSWMO) Project HOPE Grant - Release of Grant Funds - Action

7. Facilities Usage Fee Schedule - Action

8. Early Childhood Facility Location - Action

H. BOE Announcements

I. Closed Session RSMO.610.021(1) Legal actions (3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees.

J. Adjourn