Summary of the Major Actions Taken by the DMC Board During the April 7, 2008 Meeting
By Dan Grizzle, DMC Board President, and Dr. Bob Stouffer, DMC Superintendent
Prior to the Board meeting, representatives of the Parent Teacher Fellowship honored the 2007-2008 DMC Board members with the annual Board Appreciation Dinner in the Multi-Purpose Room. PTF Hospitality Chair Kathy Gourd and Kristin Hepworth served the dinner.
President Dan Grizzle called the Board meeting to order in Open Session.
Twelve (12) of 12 Directors were in attendance, representing a quorum.
Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent, was also in attendance.
Dr. Stouffer led the devotional period of the meeting by using an object lesson to illustrate Christians who “segregate,” “integrate,” and “permeate” their faith. The devotional used 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Psalm 133:1, and Psalm 34:8 as Scriptural texts. Following his devotional, Dr. Stouffer opened the meeting in prayer.
The Board adjourned from Open Session and convened in Closed Session.
The Board approved Closed Session minutes for the Board meeting on March 24, 2008.
The Board adjourned from Closed Session and convened in Open Session.
Dr. Aaron Gonzalez, Chief Administrator, Iowa Christian Academy, and ICA Board President Jerry Fleagle were present to interact with the DMC Board about the ways that Christ-centered schools in Central Iowa can collaborate to effectively steward God’s resources and to give Christ all of the glory. Dr. Gonzalez presented the ABCs of ICA’s vision – Academic Excellence, Biblical Worldview Integration, and Character Education. Dr. Stouffer and Dr. Gonzalez affirmed that neither school has an agenda – other than bonding together as Christians and as Christian schools in unity – a phrase used by Director Ken Anderson when he complimented the leadership of all of the schools for their efforts.
During Communication from the Association or Public, Association Member Bob Mabrey presented his ideas about the DMC senior trip, given the Board’s impending final reading of a new policy on that subject.
Linda Steddom, DMC Director of Curriculum and Assessment, interacted with the Board and answered questions about the EPC recommendation for approval of the K-12 social studies curriculum. Mrs. Steddom and the curriculum committee members were complimented for their hard work and outstanding recommendation of curriculum and textbooks. The Board approved the curriculum and textbooks.
The Board approved Open Session minutes for the Board meeting on March 24, 2008.
The Board discussed necessary preparations for the Association meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
Board Nominating Chair Scott Erickson gave an update about the Association members who had already submitted Board applications and those who are prayerfully considering Board candidacy for 2008-2011. The Board agreed to schedule a special Board meeting at Noon on Monday, April 14, 2008 in the DMC Administrative Office Complex Conference Room for Board approval of all 2008-2011 candidates (prior to the “Meet the Candidates” night on April 17th and the election on April 29th).
The Board reviewed all 6 Board Policies listed on the agenda.
After a lengthy discussion about Board Policy Code No. 603.12, Senior Trip, the Board voted to approve implementation of the new policy with the DMC Class of 2009. The senior trip will now include required ministry activity, beginning in 2009.
The Board adjourned from Open Session and convened in Closed Session.
The Board approved the following coaches for 2008 spring and summer sports:
The Board approved Laurie Zepp as Secondary Administrative Assistant for 2008-2009, effective at the close of Jane Johnson’s tenure.
The Board adjourned from Closed Session and convened in Open Session.
Dr. Stouffer disseminated the weekly enrollment reports to the Board.
President Grizzle gave a short update about the strategic planning process.
Director Bruce Stanley closed the meeting in prayer.
The meeting was adjourned.