Administrative

Board of education meets in March

March 15, 2005

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting

March 10, 2005

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

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: Bryant made motion to approve agenda and Hill seconded the motion. 6-0

Approval of Minutes February 9, 2005: Corwin made the motion to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2005 meeting. Hawkins made the second. 6-0.

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

Positive Comments: Mr. Winter commended the Jr./Sr. high staff and students on the effort put into preparing for state assessments. Mr. Grant congratulated the high school wrestling teams achievements this year and applauded the high school girls basketball teams success so far this season. Mrs. Runyan complimented the administration for a highly organized, well run, sub state basketball tournament. Mrs. Hawkins sent congratulations out to the journalism students that placed in the regional journalism tournament. Mrs. Hill commented on the job well done by the vocal group at league tournament and congratulations to Angie Bittner for being voted Regional Coach of the Year. Mr. Bryant impressed with Forensics squads organization of tournament held here on March 5 and a job well done.

Public Communications: Several patrons attended meeting to discuss Rule 52. (Rule 52 attached and included with the minutes). Several options were discussed with BOE and patrons. BOE will discuss further at next meeting. A few patrons voiced concerns regarding discontinuation of 8th grade promotion. They would like to see 8th grade promotion continued.

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

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

v C2 Drivers Education Fees: The BOE approve the driver’s education fees be established at $80 for currently enrolled and in-district students, and out-of-district fees be established at $150.

v C3 School Breakfast Waiver Program: The BOE to request a waiver from having to provide a breakfast program for the school district upon the recommendation of the elementary and jr/sr high school site councils.

***Consent Agenda Items were approved 6-0 with Hawkins making the motion and Hill

with the second.

R E P O R T S

BOE Member Reports: Hawkins shared some of the great ideas coming from special education committee.

Superintendent Report:

¸ Principal’s Reports: Attached and included in the minutes are the principal’s reports. The BOE approve the Jr./Sr. High 2005-06 Course Description Booklet. Bryant made the motion and Runyan with a second. 6-0

Prior Discussions:

BOE 2004-2005 Goals: Reviewed goals met and pending goals

Other: Elementary summer school using Pass Key Program

New Discussions:

Elementary Roof: The BOE approved the replacement of southern part of existing roof on east grade school for $67,538 with Mid West Coating Inc. The motion was made by Hawkins and Corwin made a second. 6-0

Drivers Education Instructor: Position open

Food Service Cost: Discussed raising fees

Proposed Legislation: HB 2252-District voting boundaries

SB 154-Vending machines

SB 246-School finance

Community Service: Discussed students 5-12 performing community services.

5 Year Strategic Plan: Discussed developing a 5 year BOE goal plan using services from Educational Service Center with Greenbush.

Other: Republish 2004-05 budget. The BOE approved republishing the budget with Corwin making the motion and Hawkins with the second. 6-0

At 7:55p.m. Grant recommended a 10 minute break and reconvene at 8:05p.m.

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

ß A1 Administrative Contracts: Hawkins made a motion to table and discuss in executive session and Hill seconded. 6-0 The BOE extended the contracts of Dr. Pegram, Mr. Winter, Mr. Lindstrom, Mr. Brokaw, and Mrs. Dewey through the 2006-07 school year, with salary to be determined at a later date. Bryant made the motion and Corwin seconded. 6-0

ß A2 Digital Duplicator: The BOE approve the purchase of a used digital duplicator in the amount of $3,400 from Logan Business Machines. The motion was made by Corwin and a second was given by Hawkins. 6-0

ß A3 Employment of Personnel: The BOE approve the employment of Mrs. Tandy Leinwetter as a junior high track coach with compensation as provided by the negotiated agreement. Hill made the motion and and Runyan made a second. 6-0

Executive Session: At 9:10p.m. the BOE moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing administrative contracts, personnel matters for non-elected personnel , and matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency. The motion was made by Bryant to enter executive session and Corwin with a second. 6-0

The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual and the districts rights to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest.

At 9:30p.m. the Board returned to the regular meeting.

Miscellaneous: None

--Adjournment: Hawkins made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and Bryant seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 6-0 at 9:30p.m.

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Samuel G. Grant Shannon Reid, Deputy Clerk

Board President Dated:___________________________