Report of Major Actions Taken During the DMC Board Meeting on May 5, 2008
By Todd Toulouse, DMC Board Vice-President, and Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent
Board Vice-President Todd Toulouse called the meeting to order in Open Session.
Seven (7) of the 12 Directors were in attendance, representing a quorum.
Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent, was also in attendance.
Ken and Nancy Anderson were present during the devotional period to share about Ken’s cancer and the ways that God is ministering through and to them at this time. Ken, a member of the DMC Board, shared several Scriptures which have been encouraging to him and Nancy at this time, especially James 1:2-4, Matthew 22:37, and Matthew 28:18-20. Ken and Nancy encouraged all in attendance at the Board meeting to prepare themselves for when (not if) they get a “call” of this type. He shared the titles of several books which have and which he believes will be an encouragement to him during his treatment – Trusting God, by Jerry Bridges; Why? By Anne Graham Lotz, and Walking with God on the Road You Never Wanted to Travel, by Mark Atteberry. Dr. Stouffer and the Board members in attendance prayed over Ken and Nancy before they left the meeting.
The Board adjourned from Open Session and convened in Closed Session.
The Board approved Closed Session minutes for meetings on April 14, 2008 and April 21, 2008.
The Board approved Dave Bosman as a paid varsity assistant softball coach for the 2008 season. (Mr. Bosman has previously been approved as an unpaid volunteer assistant, but, following an unsuccessful search for a paid assistant, administration recommended that Coach Bosman fill that role.)
The Board approved Jodi Sunderland as Secondary Art Instructor for the 2008-2009 school year.
The Board approved Angela Flikkema as Secondary Mathematics Instructor for the 2008-2009 school year.
The Board approved Allison Scherer as Elementary Instructor for the 2008-2009 school year.
The Board approved Kathryn Gallaher as Elementary Instructor for the 2008-2009 school year.
The Board approved Jennifer Erickson as an Office Substitute.
The Board adjourned from Closed Session and reconvened in Open Session.
The Board approved Open Session minutes for the meeting on April 21, 2008.
The Board supported Dr. Stouffer’s proposal for the Spiritual Life Committee to recruit members and begin the work of the Spiritual Advisory Committee, per Board Policy Code No. 200.1, Spiritual Advisory Committee.
The Board approved a recommendation from the Finance Committee and Development Committee for redistribution of funds within the approved 2008-2009 Development budget – for the purpose of offering a full-time Development Assistant’s position. Development Director Samona Yentes was in attendance to answer questions of the Board.
The Board approved the new Advanced Placement Literature curriculum and Perine’s Literature textbook, a recommendation of the Educational Program Committee (EPC). The curriculum and textbook will first be used during the 2008-2009 school year. Linda Steddom was in attendance to answer questions of the Board, regarding all EPC recommendations.
The Board approved the new K-12 Media curriculum, a recommendation of the EPC. The curriculum will first be used during the 2008-2009 school year.
The Board approved the new K-12 Resource program format, a recommendation of the EPC. The program will be implemented during the 2008-2009 school year. The structure will employ part-time staff for Grades K-6 and part-time staff for Grades 7-12, with Personalized Education Plans in place for all students.
The Board approved Dr. Steve Dawson as 2008-2009 Volunteer Medical Director.
The Board reviewed 38 Board policies.
Director Terry Williams closed the meeting in prayer.
The meeting was adjourned.