Administrative

November 10 Board Meeting Minutes

By Megan Bowers

December 15, 2004

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting

November 10, 2004

Members Present: Brad Bryant, Cheri Corwin, Sam Grant, Cindy Hawkins, Cindy Hill, Mike Perry and Susan Runyan.

Others Present: Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr/Sr High Principal; Jim Lindstrom, Jr/Sr High Vice-Principal; Ronda Dewey, Grade School Principal; Brett Hamilton, Maintenance Director; Shannon Reid, Deputy Clerk; and guests.

Call to Order: Mr. Grant called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the district office.

Approval of Agenda: Dr. Pegram asked to amend the regular agenda by adding John Gragert as a part time grade school custodian to section A1. Corwin made the motion and Hill with the second. Agenda approved 7-0.

Approval of Minutes October 13, 2004: Hawkins made the motion to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2004 meeting. Perry made the second. Minutes approved 7-0.

Welcome Guests: Mr. Grant welcomed all guests in attendance.

Positive Comments: Mr. Grant congratulated high school volleyball team on their second straight state championship. Mrs. Runyan and Mrs. Corwin commended Steph Bryant on making it to state cross country. Mrs. Hill was impressed with the Stacey Beavers Concert and how nice the select choir looked and performed. Mrs. Hawkins commented on the bands performance and how sharp they look in the new band uniforms.

Public Communications: None

Financial Report: Dr. Pegram reviewed this report with the Board.

B O A R D C O N S E N T I T E M S

C1 Payment of the Bills and the Treasurer’s Report: Attached and included in the minutes.

C2 Maintenance of Effort Refund: The BOE declare a contingency in the matter of failing to maintain its 03-04 maintenance of effort towards special education. Further, the BOE will allow the transfer of $82,493 from the contingency reserve fund to the Kansas State Department of Education.

C3 Contract Adjustment: The Board approved an additional day per week to Mrs. Sandy Johnson’s contract

Consent Agenda Items were approved 7-0 with Corwin making the motion and Runyan with the second.

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R E P O R T S

BOE Member Reports:

Board Conduct-Discussed

Superintendent Report:

Principal’s Reports-Attached and included in the minutes are the principal’s reports.

Prior Discussions:

Skateboarding on USD 372 Property: Mr. Winter presented a draft to insert into Jr./Sr. High School Handbook. Corwin made motion and Hill seconded. Approved 7-0

BOE 2004-2005 Goals: Replacing baseball lights discussed. Mr. Hamilton explained bids. Hawkins made motion to except Heniekan bid and Perry with a second. Approved 7-0 Other-None

Mr. Winter and Mr. Perry exited the meeting at 6:50pm.

New Discussions:

Drug Policy: Mrs. Hawkins asked about district’s drug policy. Mr. Winter and Mr. Lindstrom explained.

Part Time Custodian: Addition of a part time custodial position requested by Mr. Hamilton. Motion to approve was made by Runyan and it was seconded by Hawkins. Approved 6-0

Review 8th Grade Explore Packet: Dr. Pegram reviewed with board.

Study Skills: Mrs. Runyan interested in having study skills taught to all high school students. Issue was discussed.

Mr. Perry returned to meeting at 7:15pm.

B O A R D A C T I O N I T E M S

Employment of Personnel: The BOE employ Diane Jordan-HS cook, 6.5 hours daily at current rate, Sharlene Matulka-HS cook, 4.5 hours daily at current rate, Audra Rickel and Jeffrey Donelan as emergency substitutes, Terri Bahret-Transportation Director, 2.5 hours daily at current bus driving rate and John Gragert- part time grade school custodian. Runyan made the motion with Bryant seconding. Approved 7-0

Grant declared a 10-minute break at 7:30 p.m. Mr Winter returned to meeting at 7:50pm

At 7:40 p.m., the Board moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board return to the open meeting at 8:10 p.m. The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Perry made the motion to enter executive session and Hawkins with the second. Approved 7-0.

At 8:10 p.m. the Board requested to return to the executive meeting and made a motion to re-enter the executive session until 8:30 p.m. Perry made the motion and Hawkins with the second. Approved 7-0.

At 8:30 p.m., the Board returned to the regular meeting

Miscellaneous: None

Adjournment: Bryant made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and Hawkins seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 7-0 at 8:45 p.m.

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Samuel G. Grant Shannon Reid

Board President Deputy Clerk

Dated: ____________________