Summary of Major Actions Taken by the Board at the Meeting on January 8, 2007
By Dan Grizzle, Board President, and Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent
President Dan Grizzle called the meeting to order in Open Session.
Eleven (11) of the 12 Directors were present, representing a quorum.
Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent, was also present.
Dr. Bob led a devotional on biblical worldview, centered on the production, “Seen,” and a teaching segment by Dr. Bill Brown, President, Cedarville University.
Dr. Bob opened the business meeting in prayer.
The Board adjourned to Closed Session.
President Dan Grizzle called the meeting to order in Closed Session.
Eleven (11) of the 12 Directors were present, representing a quorum.
Dr. Bob and John Steddom, Secondary Principal, were also present.
The Board approved minutes for the Closed Session meeting on December 18, 2006.
The Board approved Lisa Mouw as a substitute teacher for Des Moines Christian.
The Board approved Derek Flack as the varsity baseball coach for the 2007 season.
The Board adjourned to Open Session.
President Dan Grizzle called the meeting to order in Open Session.
Eleven (11) of the 12 Directors were present, representing a quorum.
Dr. Bob and Mr. Steddom, Secondary Principal, were also present.
The Board approved minutes for the Open Session meeting on December 18, 2006.
The Board reviewed 8 Board policies under Board Policy Review.
Old Business items included third readings of policies which guide the enrollment of K-12 students of full-time staff members at DMC. The Board approved the policies with a request that administrators determine a process which will allow for fair and equitable enforcement of the policy.
With regret, the Board accepted Director Ben Ochs’ resignation from the Board.
The Board elected Todd Toulouse to replace Dr. Ochs as Vice-President of the DMC Board.
The Board discussed options for replacing Dr. Ochs on the Board, making no final decision at this time.
The Board approved the Educational Program Committee’s
recommendation of Stephen Darnielle as an EPC member.
The Board approved a new DMC boys and girls golf program for the
2007-2008 school year, contingent upon financial analysis for program funding.
The Board and Dr. Bob discussed recent concerns expressed by teachers, regarding in-service activities and professional responsibilities. The Board determined a method for seeking faculty input.
Director Ken Hockmuth closed the meeting in prayer.
The meeting was adjourned.