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School sets minimum bid on building trades house, HALO tuition and fees
By Herald Staff,
2024-05-21
Members of the Houston board of education discussed several matters during a meeting Monday, May 20.
Board members approved the minimum bid on the building trades house at 513 Primrose Lane in Houston to begin at $315,000. Bids were also sought last December for the 3,600 square-foot home that features three-bedrooms, three bathrooms and a three-car garage. The earlier option would have allowed a successful bidder to customize it.
Tuition and fees for the Houston Alternative Learning Opportunities (HALO) program, which will be at Ozark and First Streets, were approved for non-resident students. Tuition is $2,000 monthly, one-to-one paraprofessionals are $2,625, physical therapy is $85 hourly and speech/language therapy (non-Exceptional Child Cooperative school) is $85 hourly. Transportation fees were tabled and will be revisited.
In other matters, members:
Unanimously voted for the district to pay for retirees’ first year of membership to Missouri Retired Teachers Association.
Discussed track and field options. A board work session to discuss the matter will be scheduled at the next regular meeting.
Tabled a Dake Wells Schematic Design Agreement for further negotiations.
Heard from Kelsen Gilbert, technology director, regarding the district’s fiber needs and pricing estimates. No action was taken.
Approved bids for propane services, Chilton Oil; paper needs, Contract Paper; exterminating services, Ozark Pest Control; milk, Hiland; and bread, Bimbo.
Approved a one-year continuation agreement with Simmons Bank for depository services. Marty Merckling voted no. The board will revisit the bid process next spring.
Approved a proposal as presented by Catlett & Associates for audit services beginning July 1 through June 30, 2027. Marty Merckling voted no.
Entered into a one-year agreement with Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company for full-service beverage vending services, including the option to renew for two additional years pending satisfactory review by the district.
Were presented 2024-2025 handbook changes. No action was taken, the board will revisit it at the next meeting.
Were presented the school resource officer memorandum of understanding with the City of Houston for review. No action was taken, the board will revisit it at a later date.
Approved the RootED memorandum of understanding as presented.
Approved the extra and co-curricular activities program evaluation as presented by Brent Hall, athletic director.
Approved the parental involvement program evaluation as presented by Jody Jarrett, elementary principal.
Heard updates from administrators regarding ongoing activities on the school campus.
The next regular board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 in the high school library media center. The meeting adjourned into closed session at 7:49 p.m.
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