Administrative

Board of Education meets in May

May 14, 2005

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting

May 11, 2005

Members Present: Sam Grant, Brad Bryant, Susan Runyan, Cindy Hill and Cheri Corwin. Entered meeting at 6:30p.m.: Mike Perry Absent: Cindy Hawkins

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: Corwin made motion to approve agenda and Hill seconded the motion. 5-0

Approval of Minutes April 13, 2005: Bryant made the motion to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2005 meeting. Runyan made the second. 5-0.

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

Positive Comments: Mrs. Corwin thanked PTO volunteers on the fantastic job they did in making improvements on grade school grounds and building. Mr. Bryant commended Ronnie Anderson on her record career homeruns, season homeruns, and season RBI's.

Mrs. Runyan impressed with how well the band concert was done with Mr. Oathout doing a great job. Mrs. Hill thought the Project Fair presented by the woods and shop students was outstanding. She also applauded Mrs. Backman and students who volunteered to scrape the areas on the grade school to get it ready to paint.

Mr. Grant thanked the ball association on the upkeep of the ball grounds and how much it was appreciated. Mr. Perry mentioned how much he has enjoyed his 6 years as a board member. He greatly appreciated the administration, staff, and other board members for making his term such a memorable one. He commended all of them for their hard work and dedication in making this school district a success and felt they were the best staff and support staff of any district.

Mr. Winter thanked BOE for allowing new computer lab addition to library. Stated it is definitely a valuable asset for curriculem and great opportunity for students.

Public Communications: Lori Campbell, president of the Silver Lake Ball Association, thanked the BOE & school district for working with association and keeping communication open. Requested the shed be accessible to association and use of restrooms in buildings for summer season.

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.

*** Consent Agenda Item was approved 5-0 with Corwin making the motion and Hill with the second.

R E P O R T S

BOE Member Reports: None

Superintendent Report:

Principal's Reports: Attached and included in the minutes are the principal's reports.

Prior Discussions:

8th Grade Promotion: Reviewed survey with no formal action taken at this time. Promotion will continue as in previous years.

Supplemental Contract Seasonal Review: Discussed implementing evaluations at end of each school year. Will review forms and procedures as instructed by KASB.

Other: None

New Discussions:

HS Graduation & 8th Grade Promotion: Discussed agendas and BOE attendance.

BOE Self Evaluation: BOE to complete by end of May.

Staff Retirement Reception: Motion was made by Bryant with Corwin seconding to allocate $300.00 annually to NEA for reception and use of custodial services. 6-0

Summer Projects: Jr./Sr. High- whiteboards to be installed; four bathrooms to be renovated; Grade School- Replace all bathroom faucets; West Building- up-date lighting in hallway; both buildings install 11-12 projectors and improve lighting at camera entrances.

Bowling: Gage Bowl presented packets for BOE to review to implement bowling as a sport. This would entail 6 bowlers for varsity, 6 for J.V., and boys and girls season runs at same time.

Other: None

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

A1 05/06 Student Handbook Changes: Amended Preliminary Breath Test Policy (PBT) and eliminating random testing paragraph. Perry made motion and Runyan with a second. 6-0

The BOE approved the amended (PBT to be voted on separately) handbook changes (attached) Corwin made the motion and Runyan with a second to approve amended handbook changes. 6-0

Preliminary Breath Test Policy: Perry made the motion and Bryant with a second to approve the handbook change regarding the PBT. 4-2 Corwin and Runyan voting no.

A2 Out of District Request: The BOE approve the recommendations regarding out of district requests for students listed and attached to report. Perry made the motion and Runyan with a second. 6-0

A3 Resignation of Personnel: The BOE approve the resignation of Mrs. Marilyn Claussen (Paraprofessional) and Mr. Kevin Brokaw (HS Track). Bryant with a motion and the second made by Corwin. 6-0

A4 Employment of Personnel: Action following executive session.

Grant declared a 10 minute break at 7:10p.m.

At 7:20p.m., the board moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel and that the board returns to the open meeting at 7:35p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Corwin made the motion to enter executive session and Perry with the second. 6-0

At 7:35p.m. the board returned to the regular session and made a motion on employment of personnel.

R E P O R T S

A4 Employment of Personnel: The BOE approve the employment for the listed personnel. Summer Custodial: Jr./Sr. High: Mrs. Christine Bertals; Grade School: Mr. Curtis Hamilton; Mowing: Mr. Chris Farris. The motion was made by Runyan and Bryant made the second. 6-0

Part time kindergarten teacher: Mrs. Beth Lindstrom. Runyan made the motion and Corwin with the second. 6-0

Supplemental Position: The board made a motion to accept the amended supplemental recommendation for the 2005-06 school year. Perry made the first and Corwin with a second . 6-0

At 7:40p.m. the board made a motion to return to executive session for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency and that the board returns to the open meeting at 8:00p.m.. The executive session is required due to protect the district's right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest. Bryant with the motion and a second by Perry. 6-0

Miscellaneous: None

Adjournment: Runyan made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and Corwin seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 6-0 at 8:00p.m.