Summary Report of Major Actions Taken During the DMCS Board Meeting of February 5, 2007
By Dan Grizzle, Board President, and Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent
President Dan Grizzle called the meeting to order.
Eleven (11) of 11 Directors were present, representing a quorum.
Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent; Melanie Carlson, Secondary Administrative Assistant; and John Steddom, Secondary Principal, were also in attendance.
Dr. Stouffer led the Board in a time of corporate prayer during devotions and prayer time.
Melanie Carlson offered her written and spoken insights about the enrollment of international students at Des Moines Christian.
The Board discussed issues related to enrollment of international students; Mrs. Carlson and Mr. Steddom answered questions and provided input about related matters. The Board directed Dr. Stouffer to draft policy language which clearly defines enrollment standards for international students.
The Board adjourned to Executive Session.
Eleven (11) of the 11 Directors were present, representing a quorum.
The Board approved Dr. Stouffer’s contract for 2007-2009.
The Board adjourned to Closed Session.
Eleven (11) of 11 Directors were present, representing a quorum.
The Board approved minutes of the Closed Session Board meeting on January 8, 2007.
The Board approved Nancy Anderson’s resignation from DMC, with regrets, effective at the conclusion of the 2006-2007 school year.
The Board approved Angela Foster as a substitute teacher.
The Board approved Jake Hines’ resignation from his position as sound personnel, with regrets, effective immediately.
The Board approved Derek Holt as sound personnel, effective immediately.
The Board approved the contracts of current licensed personnel for the 2007-2008 school year.
The Board approved the Principals’ contracts for 2007-2009.
The Board reconvened in Open Session.
Eleven (11) of 11 Directors were present, representing a quorum.
Dr. Stouffer was also in attendance.
The Board approved minutes of the Open Session Board meeting on January 8, 2007.
The Board approved the 2007-2008 school calendar, as submitted.
The Board approved the Facilities Management Committee’s position that the school engage in no long-term lease agreement with any organization on Sundays, including churches for worship or Sunday school.
The Board approved Julia Veenstra and David Erickson as DMCS Foundation Trustees for 2007-2010.
The Board approved the following officers of the DMCS Foundation for 2007: David Erickson, President; R. Kim Dreher, Vice-President; and Sandy Braziel, Secretary/Treasurer.
Director Scott Erickson closed the meeting in prayer.
The meeting was adjourned.