STE. GENEVIEVE — The draft minutes of the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District board of education meeting and tax rate hearing have been released.
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STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Education
2023 TAX RATE HEARING
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Ste. Genevieve High School
R.W. Thomas Library Projection Room
715 Washington Street
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
Generated by Christina Gettinger on Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Members present: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Hearing Called to Order
President David Bova called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
B. Motion to Approve the Agenda
Motion to approve the Agenda of the August 29, 2023 Tax Rate Hearing, as presented.
Motion by Martha Resinger, second by James Kirchner.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
2. AGENDA
A. 2023 Tax Rate Hearing
Dr. Paul Taylor, Superintendent, presented the 2023 Tax Rate Hearing information.
3. ADJOURN MEETING
A. Motion to Adjourn the Tax Rate Hearing
Motion to adjourn the 2023 Tax Rate Hearing of the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District and transition to the Regular
(Open) Session meeting.
Motion by Eric Basler, second by Martha Resinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
Meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM
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STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Education
Regular Scheduled Meeting
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Ste. Genevieve High School
R.W. Thomas Library Projection Room
715 Washington Street
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670
Generated by Christina Gettinger on Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Members present: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM
1. OPEN SESSION – 5:30 PM
A. Meeting Called to Order by President David Bova
B. Motion to Move to Executive (Closed) Session
Motion that the Board of Education enter a closed meeting with a closed record and a closed vote for purposes listed in Revised
Missouri Statute Sections 610.021 (3) and (13); and (6) and (14).
* Roll Call Vote *
Motion by Geralyn Diesel, second by Eric Basler.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
2. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
NOTE: A closed meeting with a closed record and a closed vote was held.
I. Motion to Adjourn or Recess Executive (Closed) Session and Return to Open Session
Motion to adjourn the Executive (Closed) Session meeting and return to the Open Session meeting at 6:22 PM.
Motion by Martha Resinger, second by Joshua Gettinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
Note: Upon adjournment of Closed Session, the Board took a short break to allow community members to enter the meeting for Open
Session.
3. OPEN SESSION – 6:30 PM
Note: Open Session began at 6:47PM after the adjournment of the Tax Rate Hearing.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. SG R-II Board of Education Norms
C. Approval of the Agenda
Motion to approve the Agenda of the August 29, 2023 Regular (Open) Session Meeting.
Motion by Joshua Gettinger, second by Jamie Ballew.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
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4. MSBA MONTHLY REPORT
A. MSBA Monthly Report – August
The MSBA Board Report is a monthly five to seven-minute video program featuring the latest news from MSBA about public
education in Missouri. The program is designed to be shown during local school board meetings. The August Board Report
detailed the importance of sharing the numerous success stories taking place in public schools across Missouri and ways to share
those stories. Plus, the report took a look ahead to the MSBA Annual Conference and more.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda Items
B. Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Regular (Open) Session
C. Payment of Bills and Warrants for July 2023
D. Treasurer’s Report
E. CSIP Review
F. Local Compliance Plan
G. Purchasing Agreement
H. Annual Secretary of the Board Report (ASBR)
I. MSBA Policy Updates
J. Substitute Teachers
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented.
Motion by Jamie Ballew, second by Eric Basler.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
A. Guidelines for Public Participation
President Bova reviewed the Guidelines for Public Participation. There were no Public Comment Forms submitted to speak during
Public Participation.
7. REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
A. Back to School Professional Development Days for SG R-II Employees
Dr. Lance McClard, Assistant Superintendent, gave a report on the back to school professional development days that faculty and
staff attended prior to the start of school.
B. DESE – 2023 Annual Determination of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Dr. Paul Taylor, Superintendent, presented the Annual Determination of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) letter
that the district received from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
C. Handbooks for the 2023-24 School Year
The Board of Education was provided access to the 2023-24 school year handbooks.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Prop SG Updates
Dr. Taylor provided updates on the status of Prop SG construction projects.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Set the Tax Rate
Motion to set the operating levy at $2.9650 and a debt service levy at $0.4400 for a total levy of $3.4050 for the 2023-24 school
year.
Motion by Eric Basler, second by Martha Resinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
B. Summer of 2024 MSHSAA Dead Period for Activities
Motion to approve August 3, 2024 through August 11, 2024 for the summer of 2024 MSHSAA Dead Period for Activities.
Motion by Martha Resinger, second by Geralyn Diesel.
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Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
C. POW-MIA Campus Status
Motion to approve the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District as a POW-MIA campus in partnership with the Jefferson Barracks
POW-MIA Museum.
Motion by Jamie Ballew, second by Joshua Gettinger.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
DISTRICT UPDATE
A. Release of Approved Personnel Changes
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11. ADJOURN OPEN SESSION
A. Motion to Adjourn the Regular Meeting
Motion to adjourn the Open Session of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School
District in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.
Motion by Joshua Gettinger, second by Geralyn Diesel.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Jamie Ballew, Eric Basler, David Bova, Geralyn Diesel, Joshua Gettinger, James Kirchner, Martha Resinger
B. Resume Executive (Closed) Session (When Applicable)
Note: The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District Board of Education adjourned the closed session meeting prior to the regular session; therefore, the closed meeting did not need to be resumed.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:27 PM