Administrative

Board of Education meeting conducted on June 8

Transcribed by Calla Mounkes

August 31, 2005

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting

June 8, 2005

Members Present: Sam Grant, Brad Bryant, Susan Runyan, Cindy Hill, Cindy Hawkins, 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; 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 amended agenda and Hawkins seconded the motion. 6-0

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

Positive Comments: Mr. Grant congratulated the administration, staff, and students on obtaining 6 Standard of Excellences and commented on the fantastic job done by the softball and baseball teams for winning state. Mrs. Runyan praised those who placed at the state track meet. Mrs. Hawkins thanked Mrs. Gilliland, Mrs. Brooks, and Mr. Phelps for the great years of service and dedication they gave in serving the district. She also commented that the reception for retirees was very nice. Mrs. Hill was delighted with the performance of the forensics squad this year. She was also impressed with how nice the front of the Jr./ Sr. high looks with the removal of the cedar trees. The board also commended Scott Girard for placing at the state golf tournament.

Public Communications: Deidre Michael thanked board for approved contribution for the retirement reception and expressed that it was a wonderful idea to add Lydia Gilliland's name to the Wall of Fame.

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

BOARD CONSENT ITEMS

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

C1 Resignation of the Personnel: The BOE accept the resignations of Mr. Kendall Phelps from his teaching duties, Mrs. Ginny Miller from her paraprofessional assignment, and Kristin Herndon from assistant play director.

C3 Dolores Sorrells Contract: The BOE approve the $1 lease of district property with Mrs. Dolores Sorrells.

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

REPORTS

BOE Member Reports: Runyan shared ideas from attending a meeting in Garden City. Felt the network of other boards could be very informative for board. Wichman attended new board member workshop which he felt was great and very informative.

Superintendent Report:

Principal's Reports: Mr. Lindstrom thanked board for making this such a great year. USA Today is to be featuring an article on state softball and baseball teams. Mr. Winter stated that the forensics squad had a successful year. Driver's Ed is up and going. Extended a compliment to all students, staff, and parents on achieving the Standard of Excellences. In the process of completing next year's schedules. Mrs. Dewey remarked on what a fun and great year this has been for her first year as principal. Summer school has started and is working with Pass Key Program. Science camps scheduled for this summer were cancelled due to lack of interest. An after-school program will be offered after school next year for grades 3-6 using the Pass Key Program.

Prior Discussions:

BOE Self Evaluation: All are in for review.

Supplemental Contract Seasonal Review: Lindstrom presented an evaluation form for board to review. Recommending doing a one on one with administrator and self evaluation.

Other: none

New Discussions:

Energy Star Program: Kansas Corporation Commission Energy Program and the Kansas Facility Conservation Improvement Program with the aid of Ryan Freed will make an analysis on all buildings heating, cooling, lighting, and windows for efficiency and saving money. Will recommend cost saving ways to conserve in these areas and what type of equipment will be essential to accomplish this.

Other: The superintendent and board need to develop an orientation for new board members.

BOARD ACTION ITEMS

A1 2005-06 Classified Personnel Handbook: The BOE approve the 2005-06 Classified Personnel Handbook as presented. Motion made by Hawkins and seconded by Runyan. 6-0

A2 Technology Bid: The BOE approve the technology bid of Apple Computers, Inc. in the amount of $55,099 to be purchased off of the 05-06 budget. Motion made by Hill and Corwin with a second. 6-0

A3 Kid's Quest-YWCA: The BOE did not approve the 2005-06 Kid's Quest-YWCA Program. Hawkins with the motion and Runyan made the second. 6-0

A4 Ratification of 05-07 Negotiated agreement: No Action taken.

A5 Administrative 2005-06: No action taken.

A6 Employment of Personnel: Action following executive session.

At 7:05p.m., the board moved to go in executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel and that the board returns to the open meeting at 7:15p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Bryant made the motion to enter executive session and Hill with the second. 6-0

REPORTS

At 7:15p.m. the board returned to the regular session and made a motion on employment of personnel.

A6 Employment of Personnel: The BOE approve the employment for the listed personnel. Classifed Staff: Attached and included in the minutes. Junior High Mathematics: Mr. Winter recommended Mrs. Shelley Lane as the junior high school mathematics instructor.

Summer Weight Room: Mr. Lindstrom recommended Mr. Alan Cunningham to assist with the junior high summer program for four days a week, one hour per day, with compensation at $12.00 per hour.

Junior high football: Mr. Lindstrom recommended the employment of Mr. Harry LaMar as the junior high head football coach. Mr. Trevor Hamilton and Mr. Darrin Baumchen were recommended as junior high assistant football coaches.

Band director: Mr. Winter and Mrs. Dewey recommended the employment of Ms. Sandra Lohman as band instructor.

Hawkins made the motion and was seconded by Corwin. 6-0

A7 Fall Concession: The BOE rescind the May offer to Mrs. Ginny Miller to coordinate the fall concession stand. The motion was made by Hawkins and Hill with a second. 5-1 with Bryant disapproving.

A8 Bus Bid: The BOE approve the bus bid of American Bus Sales, Oswasso, OK, in the amount of $45,900 provided the bus meets the specifications and review of Mr. Mike Fangman, fleet mechanic. The purchase of this bus will not occur prior to July 1, 2005. The motion was made by Corwin and Runyan made the second. 6-0

At 7:25p.m. Grant declared a 5 minute break.

At 7:30p.m. the board moved to go into 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 7:45p.m. The executive session is required to protect the districts rights to the confidentiality of its negotiation position and the public interest.

At 7:45 the board returned to the regular meeting.

Miscellaneous: None

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