Virtual Board of Education Meeting

The Moon Area Board of Education held its virtual business meeting on July 20, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., with seven directors present and two absent. The president opened the meeting, which focused on the district's phased reopening plan rather than a vote on returning to school. The superintendent's progress on building renovations was reported, with work on schedule across all facilities.

The board approved the minutes from June 8, 15, and 22, along with several financial reports. It approved the monthly bills for the period June 20 to July 17, 2020. The board passed Resolution No. 2020-9 authorizing a lease purchase transaction with First National Bank, with one director voting against it. The Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan for 2020-2021 was approved unanimously.

The board approved playground equipment for Hyde Elementary School from Capital Reserve Funds, with one director voting against the procurement method. It approved a yearly renewal of a support counselor for the MAPS Program, a Project Succeed agreement with Keystone Oaks School District, and a Student Assistance Program letter of agreement with Holy Family Institute. Requests for nonresident enrollment exceptions, the 2020-2021 meeting dates, and the revised calendar were all approved.

On personnel, the board accepted five resignations, including a basketball coach and a kindergarten teacher. It approved an ESL teacher and librarian, an elementary music teacher, a guidance secretary, and several student teachers. The board also approved updated school physician rates and fall coaches. Audience members asked extensively about attendance, cleaning products, bussing, and schedules, with the superintendent and an employee answering questions. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.