South Central Reporter

Central City School District 133 Board met Aug. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Central City School District #133 Board of Education met in regular session at 6:00 pm in the school library.

President, Rick Starr called the meeting to order. The following members were present: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No members were absent.

There were no visitors.

A motion was made by Tom Altenbaumer and seconded by Scott Stevenson to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting held on July 21, 2020. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Tom Altenbaumer and seconded by Scott Stevenson to approve the bills and payroll as presented. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Scott Stevenson and seconded by Larry Ferguson to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Scott Stevenson and seconded by Larry Ferguson to approve the tentative budget for FY21. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Tom Altenbaumer and seconded by Scott Stevenson to accept the second reading of Press Plus issue #104. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Scott Stevenson and seconded by Blake Dukes to accept the first reading of Press Plus issues #105 & 106. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

At 6:40 pm a motion was made by Tom Altenbaumer and seconded by Scott Stevenson to go into closed session. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

A motion was made at 6:44 pm by Scott Stevenson and seconded by Blake Dukes to exit closed session and resume the regular meeting. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Tom Altenbaumer and seconded by Scott Stevenson to hire Crystal Kuhls as a paraprofessional for the 2020-2021 school year. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Tom Altenbaumer and seconded by Blake Dukes to approve the tenure of Ms. Cassie Stover. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

Superintendent Tim Branon gave the Superintendent’s Report. He addressed board concerns regarding the Covid 19 pandemic and scenarios that may or may not play out. He also gave updates on baseball and softball.

A motion was made at 7:02 pm by Scott Stevenson and seconded by Larry Ferguson to adjourn. On a roll call vote the following members voted aye: Rick Starr, Scott Stevenson, Steve Rupe, Jordan Renth, Tom Altenbaumer, Blake Dukes and Larry Ferguson. No member voted nay. Motion carried.

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