(From East Newton R-6 School District)
As part of the continued efforts in keeping the patrons informed, the East Newton R-VI Schools administration will provide monthly information concerning Board meetings.
A recap of the August, 2015 regular meetings is as follows:
Public Comments: None
The Board approved the Consent Agenda, including the previous month Board minutes and monthly bills, and substitute teacher list.
Under reports, a presentation was made by CTS regarding capital project needs for the district. The District had CTS come as an outside resource to look at needs the district might wish to pursue regarding a possible April 2016 “no debt levy increase” bond issue.
A financial report was given for the month of July and first day enrollment numbers were presented. Total enrollment for the first day of school (K-12) was 1,389 students.
Under Old Business, none.
In respect to New Business, the Board approved the FY16 tax rate. The tax rate will be the same as it was the previous year, $3.2191 per tax payers assessed valuation. The operating levy is $2.75 and the debt levy is .4691.
The Board approved the redemption of $150,000 on the district’s current General Obligation Bonds. This will save tax payers approximately $6,750 of interest. The Board heard the first reading of MSBA policy updates. The Board approved the first amendment to the current budget. Last on the agenda was discussion of hiring procedures.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Central Office.
For Questions regarding the Board meeting you may call Central Office 417-472-6231 or email Todd McCrackin mccrackint@mail.enr6.k12.mo.us
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