Administrative

March Board of Education meeting held

March 10, 2006

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting

March 8, 2006

Members Present: Brad Bryant, Sam Grant, Clint Wichman, and Cindy Hawkins. Entered meeting at 6:03pm-Cindy Corwin. Absent: Cindy Hill and Susan Runyan.

Others Present: Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr./Sr. High Principal; Jim Lindstrom, Jr/Sr High Vice-Principal; Brett Hamilton, Maintenance Director; Shannon Reid, Deputy Clerk; and guests. Absent: Ronda Dewey, Elementary Principal.

Call to Order: Mr. Bryant called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the grade school band room.

Approval of Amended Agenda: Grant made the motion to approve the amended agenda Hawkins seconding. 4-0

Approval of Minutes: February 8, 2006: Grant made the motion to approve the minutes for the February 8, 2006 meeting with a second from Hawkins. 5-0

Welcome Guests: Bryant welcomed all guests in attendance.

Positive Comments: Grant congratulated state wrestlers and stated they should be proud of their successful season. Wichman commented on great season the high school girls basketball team had. Hawkins stated how well the boys basketball season went and sent a congratulations out to Jestina Matulka on her 10th place finish at the Shawnee County Spelling Bee.

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

(C1 Payment of the Bills and the Treasurer�s Report: The BOE approve payment of the bills and the treasurer�s report as presented.

(C2 Driver's Education Fees: The BOE approve the driver�s education fees be established at $80 for currently enrolled and in-district students, and out of district students fees be established at $150.

(C3 School Breakfast Program Waiver: The BOE to request a waiver from having to provide a breakfast program for the school district upon the recommendations of the elementary and jr./sr. high school site councils.

(C4 Retirement of Personnel: The BOE accepts the retirements of Mrs. Elaine Elliott, Mrs. Connie Rueck, Mrs. Sherma Phelps, and Mrs. Carolyn Desormiers. The BOE accepts the resignation of Mrs. Trish Backman as jr. high cheer and pep club sponsor.

***Consent Agenda Items were approved 5-0 with Grant making the motion and Corwin

with the second.

REPORTS

BOE Member Reports: Long Range Planning-Andy Tompkins: Dr. Pegram reviewed with BOE. A motion was made by Hawkins and seconded by Grant to adopt the long-range plan as presented. 5-0

Special Education: None

Budget Committee: None

Review Of BOE Policies-Section C General Administration: Dr. Pegram and BOE reviewed.

KASB Boardsmanship-March 11, 9:00am: Mr. Krebs will be reviewing superintendent�s evaluation with BOE.

Superintendent Report:

Principal's Reports: Attached and included with the minutes. Added items: Mr. Winter covered recommended changes in Jr./Sr. high math, science, and social science curriculum. Mr. Womack and Mr. Winter reviewed math curriculum additions and changes to correlate with state assessments. Board gave approval to process course description book for the 2006-2007 Jr./Sr. high. Winter also shared about the Breaking Ranks National Convention he will be attending in April and will be conducting science interviews next week. Mr. Lindstrom will be voting on allowing Perry/Lecompton Jr,/Sr. High into league. Will let board know outcome at next month's meeting. BOE reviewed all day kindergarten proposal from Mrs. Dewey.

Prior Discussions: (Policies BCAC & JQKA: Hawkins entertained a motion to approve

BCAC and JQKA as presented, with a second by Grant. 5-0

(Draft of Revised Superintendent Evaluation: Will review drafts

with Mr. Krebs at boardsmanship meeting.

(Daycare Transportation: Discussed bussing daycare.

(Other: None

New Discussions: (Special Education Cooperative: Dr. Pegram reviewed with BOE.

Will do more research into possibilities for joining a coop.

(Flooring: Brett Hamilton presented samples of epoxy flooring to the

board for replacing floors in elementary.

(Old Gym Bleachers: Brett Hamilton covered replacing bleachers in

old gym at Jr.Sr. high school with BOE. Will be getting estimates.

( Bus Security Cameras: Dr. Pegram reviewed different options being

considered.

(Summer Custodial Help: BOE gave approval to Brett Hamilton to

hire 3 custodians and 2 grounds maintenance for the summer. Will

bring recommendations to next BOE meeting.

(Student Fees: Discussed and will present final fees at next month�s

board meeting.

(Other: None

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

(A1 District Wellness Policy: The BOE approve the district wellness policy as presented. A motion was made by Grant and a second from Hawkins. 5-0

* Bryant called for a 5 minute break before entering executive session.

Executive Session: At 7:55pm 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 8:25pm. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Wichman made the motion to enter executive session and Grant with the second. 5-0

At 8:25pm the BOE returned to the regular meeting. A motion was made to return to executive session until 8:35pm by Hawkins and Wichman seconded. 5-0

At 8:35pm the BOE returned to the regular meeting.

At 8:35pm the BOE 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 8:50pm. The executive session is required due to protect the districts right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest. Hawkins made the motion to enter executive session and Wichman with the second. 5-0

At 8:55pm the BOE returned to the regular meeting.

--Meeting Reflection: (Vision: Reviewed

(Budget Allocation: Reviewed

(Policy: Reviewed

(Superintendent Evaluation: Discussed and will meet with Mr. Krebs to review.

--Calendar Review: (Changes in the BOE calendar

(Upcoming Months Activities

--Miscellaneous: None

--Adjournment: Grant made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and Corwin

seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 5-0 at 9:05pm.