The Green Forest R-II Board of Directors held a special meeting on August 15. Present were board members Amber Toman, Michael Jones, Jereme Patton, Jason Jones, Wes Hampton, and Kyle Case. Attendees Conrad Prugh and Kriste Crocker were also present.
A tax rate hearing was called to order by Amber Toman at 7:30 p.m.
A motion was made to set the operating levy at 2.75 for the 2023-2024 school year. The motion caried 5-0. Kyle Case did not vote.
A motion was made to amend the agenda was made by Michael Jones, and seconded by Jason Jones. The motion passed 5-0. Kyle Case did not vote.
The board approved the July meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. Kyle Case did not vote.
The board approved the August bills and September payroll by a 6-0 vote.
The board approved the budget report by a 6-0 vote.
The board then approved the sub list for the 23-24 school year, by a 6-0 vote.
A motion was made by Michael Jones to approve the Conflict-of-Interest Ordinance, seconded by Kyle Case. The board voted 6-0 in favor.
Kyle Case moved to approve Julie Harris as homeless coordinator, Kim McClanahan as ELL coordinator, and Kriste Crocker as migrant and foster coordinator. Jereme Patton seconded before a 6-0 vote.
Case then moved to adopt the DESE Local Compliance Plan, the motion being seconded by Michael Jones. A 6-0 vote in favor followed the motion.
The board approved MSBA policy updates by a 6-0 vote.
A motion was then made by Michael Jones to set the tuition rate for the 23-24 school at 8,000.00, and seconded by Jason Jones. The board voted 6-0 in favor.
A motion was made by Jason Jones to raise the tutoring rate to 50.00. Michael Jones seconded. The vote was 6-0 in favor.
Michael Jones then moved to increase the mileage rate to .655, and was seconded by Wes Hampton. The board voted 6-0 to approve.
The board approved the DCHC Strong Student Lungs MOU by a 6-0 vote in favor.
Mrs. Crocker presented the building report.
A motion to adjourn was made at 9:12 by Jason Jones, seconded by Michael Jones, before a 6-0 vote in favor.
