Summary of the Major Actions Taken by the DMC Board at the Meeting on January 21, 2008
By Dan Grizzle, DMC Board President, and Dr. Bob Stouffer, DMC Superintendent
Board President Dan Grizzle called the meeting to order.
Ten (10) of the 12 Directors were in attendance, representing a quorum.
Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent, was also in attendance, serving as Temporary Recording Secretary (in place of Board Secretary Mary Jo Ytzen, who was absent).
Director Russ Rowley opened the meeting in prayer.
The Board adjourned from Open Session and convened in Closed Session.
The Board approved Closed Session minutes for the meeting of January 7, 2008.
The Board approved Marshall Henderson as the new full-time employee of the Maintenance and Custodial Department.
The Board approved Rebecca Carlson as a student teacher in the third grade.
The Board approved an exception to policy for Director Bill Woodyard to serve the duration of his Board term (through the 2008-2009 school year), given his daughter’s withdrawal from DMC and enrollment at Grandview Park Baptist School.
The Board adjourned from Closed Session and reconvened in Open Session.
The Board approved Open Session minutes for the meeting on January 7, 2008.
The Board approved the changes to the pre-kindergarten offerings, which places all such services under the leadership of the Early Education department and which provides appropriate instruction that prepares students for their kindergarten experience at DMC. The Board will also be considering criteria for managing enrollment when a high number of registrations exceed planned capacity.
The Board considered revised language in the DMC employment application, which clearly state the governing values of the school related to the testimony and lifestyle of prospective employees. The Board approved review of the proposed application by DMC Legal Counsel Jeff Krausman.
The Board reviewed Board Policy Code No. 201.4A, Board Candidate Application, incorporating changes which clearly state the governing values of the school related to the testimony and lifestyle of prospective Board members. Two additional reviews are necessary before any changes are adopted into Board policy.
Due to time constraints, no other listed Board policy review occurred, and the Board did not discuss the updating of the school’s strategic plan, as indicated on the agenda.
Director Scott Erickson closed the meeting in prayer.
The meeting was adjourned.