Audits, salaries discussed at September board meeting
September 19, 2005
SILVER LAKE
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372
SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539
U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
September 14, 2005
Members Present: Brad Bryant, Sam Grant, Susan Runyan, Cheri Corwin, Cindy Hawkins, and Clint Wichman. Cindy Hill arrived at 6:07pm.
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. Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the district office.
Approval of Agenda: Corwin made the motion to approve amended agenda with the addition of two executive sessions. Grant seconded the motion. 6-0
Approval of Minutes August 10, 2005 and August 31, 2005: Hawkins made the motion to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2005 and August 31, 2005 meetings. Runyan made the second. 6-0
Welcome Guests: Bryant welcomed all guests in attendance. Mr. Winter and Mrs. Dewey introduced new staff members Beth Lindstrom, Sandy Liggatt, and Shelley Lane.
Positive Comments: Grant welcomed new staff members to the district. Wichman impressed with donation of $250 from Early Childhood to the Salvation Army for the hurricane victims. Grant also mentioned the donation of $1,300 from the elementary school for the hurricane victims. Bryant stated it was great to hear how smoothly the start of the new school year has gone in all buildings.
Energy Audit: Hill and Grant shared results from energy audits with State of Kansas and EPM. They recommended that the BOE go with the results given by EPM on the multi zones on grade school roof and lighting. A motion was made by Grant to allow EPM to proceed with proposal given for heating, air conditioning, and lighting at the grade school. Wichman made the second. 7-0
Public Communications: Jim Long with Bogner and Long reviewed the 2004-05 audit for the district.
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 March 15th Inservice: The BOE establish March 15, 2006 as an inservice date for the Silver Lake School District.
(C3 Out of District Approval: The BOE approve Collin Strobel and Dalton Byrne as out of district students.
(C4 Fund Raisers: The BOE approve the band request to sell cookie dough and to serve lunch/dinner at the Silver Lake Musical.
(C5 Surplus Property: The BOE allow the administration to identify and dispose of district surplus property.
***Consent Agenda Items were approved 7-0 with Corwin making the motion and Hill
with the second.
R E P O R T S
BOE Member Reports: Board/Association Committee will meet on October 5th and the Special Education Committee will meet on September 21st.
Superintendent Report:
Principals' Reports: Mr. Lindstrom commented how good the ALT program has been for students. There have been fewer F's and there hasn't been any ineligible students. Also, he reported that there were favorable comments on the hot dog meal served to home and visiting football teams after the game. The products for this meal are donated by Silver Lake Bank and Cheri Corwin's father is doing the barbequing. Mr. Winter informed board that the Scholarship Foundation received $1,000 through the Coke Company. The Jr./Sr. high received 2 more new students and the assembly held on Friday, September 9th with the Mike Hagen Strength Team was a big hit with the students. Mrs. Dewey stated that the first grade grandparents lunch went very well with 43 grandparents in attendance. Open house and book fair will be held on Tuesday, September 20th. The grade school enrollment is now at 398.
Prior Discussions: (Goals/Program Review: Finish re-roofing north section of elementary; District Academic Achievement; Elementary Heating and Air; District Vehicle; District Lighting Plan; Capital Outlay Fund; Additional Educational Support; Performing Arts Center Upgrade; and Security Cameras. Runyan made the motion to approve district goals and Hawkins made the second. 7-0
Long Range Planning: Andy Thompkins will meet with board on
October 26, 2005 to help with district planning.
Other: None
New Discussions: (ACT Scores: Dr. Pegram reviewed the 2004-05 ACT scores with
board.
District Inservice Plan: Certified staff has conducted a "needs assessment" and aligned with certified needs with inservices for the 2005-06 school year.
Electrical Survey Consultation: Due to lightening hits, a grounding survey will be conducted by the district's insurance company at no cost to the district.
Westar Energy-Ball Fields: Economizer removal from all ball fields and replaced with an alternate substance at no cost to district.
KASB Special Meeting: November 5, 2005 from 9:00am-11:00am
Other: None
Executive Session: At 7:50 pm Bryant declared a 10-minute break. At 8:00 pm the BOE 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 8:20 pm. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Grant made the motion to enter executive session and Hill with the second. 7-0
The BOE returned to the regular session at 8:20 pm and a motion was made by Hawkins to return to executive session until 8:35pm with a second from Runyan. 7-0
The BOE returned to the regular session at 8:35 pm and a motion was made by Hill to return to executive session until 8:50pm with a second from Grant. 7-0
The BOE return to the regular session at 8:50 pm and a motion was made by Runyan to return to executive session until 9:00 pm with a second from Wichman. 7-0
The board returned to the regular session at 9:00 pm.
B O A R D A C T I O N I T E M S
A1 Employment of Personnel: The BOE approve Curriculum Chairs: Reading-Julie
Ross, Kristi Marshall, and Elaine Elliott; Math-Diane Herrmann, Bonnie Winter, and
Brad Womack; Social Studies-Sherma Phelps, Julie Dick, Warren Bledsoe; Science-
Karen Larson, Lori Vande Velde, and Jerry Bollig; Assistant Jr. High Volleyball Coach:
Tandy Leinwetter; Planning Period Teaching: Bill Knorr-year, Brad Womack-year, and
Alan Cunningham-semester; Fall Concessions: Lori Lewicki; Jr. High Pep Club Sponsor:
Trish Backman Motion was made by Hill and Grant seconded. 7-0
A2 Administrative Salaries: The BOE except administrative contracts as presented
for Mrs. Dewey, Mr. Winter, Mr. Lindstrom, and Dr. Pegram. Motion made by Grant with
a second by Hakwins. 6-1 with Runyan opposing.
A3 Technology Contract: The BOE approve the technology contract of Mr. Brokaw as
presented. Grant made the motion with the second from Hill. 4-3 Wichman, Corwin, and
Runyan opposing.
Executive Session: At 9:15pm 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 9:45pm. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Grant made the motion to enter executive session and Hill with the second. 7-0
The board returned to the regular session at 9:45pm.
--Miscellaneous: A list of upcoming KASB meetings will be available to the board by
the next meeting and discussed attending the KASB Convention.
--Adjournment: Grant made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and Corwin
seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 7-0 at 9:50pm.
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Brad Bryant Shannon Reid, Deputy Clerk
Board President Dated:___________________________
