Report of the Major Actions Taken During the DMC Board Meeting on March 24, 2008

By Dan Grizzle, DMC Board President, and Dr. Bob Stouffer, DMC Superintendent

President Dan Grizzle called the Open Session meeting to order.

Ten (10) of the 12 Directors were present, representing a quorum. 

Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent, was also present. 

Dr. Stouffer agreed to serve as Temporary Recording Secretary for the meeting.

Director Ken Anderson opened the meeting in prayer.

The Board adjourned to Closed Session.

The Board approved Julie Davis-Hood as a Lunch Substitute.

The Board accepted Early Education Co-Director Sheryl VanWeelden’s  resignation, with regrets, effective June 30, 2008.  Director Russ Rowley prayed blessings on Jim and Sheryl VanWeelden and their extended family at this momentous time. 

The Board reconvened in Open Session.

The Board approved Open Session minutes of the strategic planning retreat on March 1, 2008. 

The  Board approved Open Session minutes of the Board meeting on March 3, 2008.   

President Dan Grizzle gave an update about the process for evaluating Dr. Stouffer.

President Grizzle gave an update about a proposed process for developing strategic planning action plans.

The Board approved Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and Iowa High School Athletic Association sharing agreements for the following sports not offered at Des Moines Christian during the 2008-2009 school year:  boys and girls cross country, wrestling, girls bowling, girls and boys tennis, girls soccer, and girls and boys swimming.

The Board reviewed all 22 Board policies listed on the agenda.

Director Todd Toulouse closed the meeting in prayer.

President Dan Grizzle adjourned the meeting.