Administrative

Board of Education meets in April

April 11, 2005

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting April 13, 2005 Members Present: Sam Grant, Cindy Hawkins, Mike Perry, Brad Bryant, Susan Runyan, and Cheri Corwin. Entered meeting at 6:12p.m.: Cindy Hill 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 Perry seconded the motion. 6-0 Approval of Minutes March 10, 2005: Hawkins made the motion to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2005 meeting. Runyan made the second. 6-0. Welcome Guests: Mr. Grant welcomed all guests in attendance. Positive Comments: Mr. Perry congratulated Mr. Wichman for being elected as a new board member. Mr. Bryant applauded Andrea Childs on her selection as the class 3A Player of the Year in volleyball and Whitney Pegram being selected as the National Player of the Week, Kodak/WBCA All American, and NJCAA All American in basketball. Dr. Pegram commended the vocal large group in receiving a 1 rating at state music. Mrs. Runyan expressed regrets in receiving a letter of retirement from Mrs. Gilliland, but also wanted to extend her appreciation to Mrs. Gilliland for her years of service and dedication. 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 v C1 Payment of the Bills and the Treasurer?s Report: Attached and included in the minutes. v C2 Approve Amended Budget: The BOE approve the republished budget v C3 Resignation of Personnel: The BOE accept the resignation of Mr. Knorr as head Jr. High football coach, and the retirement of Mrs. Brooks as high school head custodian and Mrs Gilliland as Jr. High math teacher. ***Amended Consent Agenda Items were approved 7-0 with Runyan making the motion and Hawkins with the second. R E P O R T S q BOE Member Reports: Bryant reported on bill passed by Kansas Legislature on a wellness policy to be sent to state board of education. Runyan informed board of acceptance to Leadership of Tomorrow class. q Superintendent Report: � Principal?s Reports: Attached and included in the minutes are the principal?s reports. � Prior Discussions: BOE 2004-2005 Goals: Reviewed goals met. 8th Grade Promotion: Discussed eliminating or alternative program. Will send surveys out. Perry made motion to send out surveys to 4,5, and 6 grade parents with Runyan seconding. 7-0 School Lunch Program: Discussed raising fees. Will research and vote on at later date. Rule 52: Lengthy discussion. Requested ideas from Jr/Sr high site council. District Strategic Plan: Discussed outline for 5 year plan with services provided by Dr. Smith from Greenbush. Other: None ? New Discussions: Softball Field: Discussed reasons behind locked shed and locked varsity field. 2005-06 Budget Review: Dr. Pegram explained. Coaching Evaluations: Mr. Grant discussed options and presented sample from KASB. Mr. Lindstrom to present self-evaluation draft at next board meeting Other: Kindergarten count for 2005-06 will warrant another .5 teacher and retirement of Jr. High math teacher leaves a math position open. Will post positions. . B O A R D A C T I O N I T E M S � A1 Employment of Personnel: The BOE approve the amended employment for the listed personnel. Summer Custodial: Jr/Sr high-Mrs. Jerri McCall, Mr. Adam Hawkins; Mowing: Mrs. Kathy Dodder; Summer School: Regular Ed-Mrs. Paulette Collman, Mrs. Sondra Moore, Mrs. Clara Menhusen; Special Ed.-Ms. Loretta Chester, Mrs. Barb Kellner, Ms. Mia Ballengee (if needed), Mrs. Deidre Michael, Mrs. Julie Kampson, Mrs. Lori Hamilton, and Ms. Karol Kenzy. Driver?s Ed instructor-Joe Speers. Hawkins declared conflict of interest. Perry made the motion and Corwin with the second. 6-0 � A2 Out of District Request: The BOE approve the out of district requests for Cooper Davis, Cassie Dewey, Jennifer, Jeffrey, and Joshua Rosebaugh, Katie Briggs, Nuntanluck Wangmontree, Joseph Hockett, Cameron and Sadie McGough, Gracie Petrie, Aaron Watkins, and Thomas Gideon lV. Perry made the motion and Bryant with a second. 7-0 --Adjournment: Perry made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and Runyan seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 7-0 at 8:40p.m. ________________________ ____________________________ Samuel G. Grant Shannon Reid, Deputy Clerk Board President Dated:___________________________