Administrative

Board of Education meets in August

August 24, 2005

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting

August 10, 2005

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

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

Entered meeting at 6:05pm: Larry Winter Absent: Brett Hamilton

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

Approval of Agenda: Runyan made the motion to approve amended agenda by adding the 2005-06-03 Resolution as an action item. Hill seconded the motion. 5-0

Approval of Minutes July 13, 2005: Hawkins made the motion to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2005 meeting. Hill made the second. 5-0

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

Positive Comments: Mr. Wichman congratulated Jason Corwin, Keaton Taylor, and Kyle Wichman on placing at the Sunflower State Games in wrestling. Mrs. Runyan commented on how smoothly enrollment went and Zach Jennings, Matt and Autumn Runyan also placed in the Sunflower Games in pole vault and shot.

Public Communications: A Piper Jaffray representative covered the bond resolution.

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 KASB Recommended Policies: Attached and included in the minutes.

C3 Title VI-B Assurances: The BOE approve the Title VI-B Assurances as presented.

C4 Food Service Entree: The BOE approve the price of Jr./ Sr. High entree be established at $1.00 for the 2005-06 school year.

C5 High School Fund Raisers: The BOE approve the proposed 2005-06 high school fundraisers as presented.

C6 Out of District Request: The BOE approve the out of district requests.

***Consent Agenda Items were approved 5-0 with Hawkins making the motion and Runyan

with the second.

R E P O R T S

BOE Member Reports: Runyan attended a leadership class in Coffeyville presented by KASB and reported the presentation was great.

Superintendent Report: Dr. Pegram commented on how nice the new bathroom

petitions looked at the Jr./Sr. high and encouraged the BOE to go take a look.

The BOE gave permission to enroll out of district students that need to start

school before the next BOE meeting after being researched by principals and

will approve at next BOE meeting.

(Principal's Reports: Mrs. Dewey ordered Standard of Excellence T-shirts. Reported that enrollment went very well, with 22 new students and ending up with a total around 395. Gym usage meeting went smoothly. On August 11, all 6th graders and teachers are invited to a barbeque with activities planned to instill what their roles will be as the leaders in the grade school. Mr. Winter reported that enrollment going well with 4 new sophomores so far this year. Complimented custodians on getting building ready and thanked them for an outstanding job. Online courses will be offered to high school students. Mr. Lindstrom stated also that the Jr./Sr. high building looked great. All fall activities will start Monday. Five to six coaches have agreed to have a parents meeting before the season begins.

Prior Discussions:

2005-06 Budget: Dr. Pegram covered options and mill levey

Board of Education Committees: Special Education: Hawkins and Grant; Facilities: Energy Efficiency with State Department- Hill and Grant; Budget: Runyan and Corwin; Board/Association Committee: Bryant and Wichman.

Goals/Program Review: August 31, 6:00pm-Budget Adoption, Kolbe Analysis, BOE Goals

Coaching Evaluation: Lindstrom amended #20 on evaluation as recommend by BOE. Will meet with all coaches and review form. Evaluation will be done immediately after season is over.

Other: None

New Discussions:

KASB Boardsmanship: Require three Saturday mornings; 2-3 hours; covering roles and responsibilities as a board member.

District/Building AYP Report: Dr. Pegram explained to BOE.

Junior High Volleyball Numbers: Possibly 41 girls; BOE granted permission to add a 3rd assistant coach if needed and will approve at next BOE meeting.

Other: None

***At 7:00p.m. the board moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of 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. T he board returns to the open meeting at 7:15p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual and to protect the district's right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position. Hawkins made the motion to enter executive session and Runyan with the second. 5-0

***The BOE returned to the regular session at 7:15p.m.

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

A1 Employment of Personnel: The BOE approve Lori Wade-full time para at $8.50

per hour; Cindy Priddy-part time para at $8.50 per hour; Tracey DeShazo-part time

para at $8.50 per hour; Pam Burgoon-full time para at $8.50 per hour; Stacey Jordan-full

time para at $8.50 per hour. Rebecca Larson and Anna Rusche as emergency subs.

Christina Bertels-full time custodian at $9.50 per hour. Motion made by Runyan and

seconded by Wichman. 5-0

A2 Ratification of the 2005-2006 Negotiated Agreement: BOE approve the 2005-

2006 negotiated agreement. Motion made by Hill and Hawkins seconded. 5-0

A3 Budget Hearing: The BOE establish August 31, 2005, 6:00pm, as the date for the

USD 372 Budget Hearing. Motion made by Runyan and Hawkins seconded. 5-0