Board of Education Meeting

The Moon Area Board of Education met October 9, 2017, called to order by the president. Seven directors were present; two directors were absent.

The board approved the minutes from September 11 and 25, 2017, along with the October financial reports. It approved the monthly bills across the General Fund, Activity Fund, Food Service Fund, and Capital Reserve Fund. The board adopted a staffing agreement with STAT Staffing Medical Services, approved a BrainWare SAFARI proposal for use in the Hyde Elementary afterschool program, placed the district's Comprehensive Plan on public display for 28 days, and approved the list of high school clubs for 2017-2018.

In personnel actions, the board approved medical leaves for two employees, a revised childbearing leave for an employee, a long-term substitute reading specialist, an aquatics director, the elimination of the Technology Support Specialist position, a new Program Manager – Technology position, a retirement resignation from an employee, and six drivers. It approved first and final readings of revised Policies 010 and 304.1 on conflict of interest.

The board approved conferences for three teachers, requesting teachers report back after attending. The superintendent recognized a student's Skills USA win and discussed the STEAM Engines initiative. The board discussed school bus safety, with members urging drivers to stop for stopped buses, and discussed returning to a format of one regular and one workshop meeting per month. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm.