Administrative

April board minutes shared

April 16, 2006

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting

April 12, 2006

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

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

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 with Hill seconding. 7-0

Approval of Minutes: March 8, 2006 and March 11, 2006: Hawkins made the motion to approve the minutes for the March 8, 2006 and March 11, 2006 meetings with a second from Runyan. 7-0

Welcome Guests: Bryant welcomed all guests in attendance.

Positive Comments: Corwin congratulated high school track member Matt Runyan on school record pole vault at 13'1". Wichman congratulated Nick Clark and Brad Bahret in being NE District Winners in FFA. Grant congratulated the journalism students who qualified for state journalism. Hill commented on how well the band and choir did at regional music. Hawkins commended Terri Bahret on traffic control when track, baseball, and softball were all hosted at home during a school day.

Public Communications: Silver Lake Ball Association: Lori Campbell requested permission from board to have use of restrooms during summer ballgames. Permission was granted. A schedule of games will be provided. Association has elected to not use the varsity softball diamond this summer to allow new sod to take hold. Elementary Music Program: Mrs. Donelan and 2 students demonstrated and shared about the guitar program that was implemented this year by Mrs. Donelan.

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 2006-2007 Student Fees: The BOE approve the 2006-2007 student fees as presented.

(C3 Out of District Request: The BOE approve the request for out of district status for the listed students. (List attached and included with minutes.)

***Consent Agenda Items were approved 7-0 with Grant making the motion and Wichman

with the second.

REPORTS

BOE Member Reports: Long Range Planning: Dr. Pegram reviewed with BOE.

*Review Current Activities

*Facilities Planning

*Principals Yearly Equipment Plan

Budget Committee: None

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

Superintendent Report:

Principals' Reports: Attached and included with the minutes. Added items: Mr. Winter shared leadership program with BOE. Allen County Community College will be visiting the high school to answer any questions pertaining to classes. Mr. Lindstrom informed the BOE that Perry Lecompton was not voted into the league.

Prior Discussions: (2005-2006 Silver Lake District Goals: Dr. Pegram reviewed with BOE.

(Draft of Revised Superintendent Evaluation: A motion was made by Hawkins to approve amended superintendent evaluation and

Corwin seconded. 7-0

(Surveys: Discussed and reviewed surveys from Greenbush. Board directed Dr. Pegram to explore other examples of staff surveys.

(Other: None

*Mr. Winter exited meeting at 7:40 p.m.

New Discussions: (2006-2007 Board Goals: Dr. Pegram reviewed with BOE and was

directed by board to discuss ideas with Tom Krebs.

(Language Arts/Math Textbook Adoption: Reviewed options being

explored and evaluated.

(Other: None

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

(A1 Bus Bid: A motion to reject bus bids as presented and release new bids and specs was made by Grant and seconded by Hill. 7-0

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

Executive Session: At 8:15p.m. 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 8:45p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Hawkins made the motion to enter executive session and Runyan with the second. 7-0

*Mr. Winter returned to the meeting at 8:25p.m.

At 8:45p.m. the BOE returned to the regular meeting. A motion was made to return to executive session until 8:50p.m. by Hawkins and Wichman seconded. 7-0

At 8:50p.m. the BOE returned to the regular meeting.

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

(A2 Employment of Personnel: The BOE approve the recommendations and additions as presented. A motion was made by Runyan and a second from Hill. 7-0 (List attached and included with minutes.)

(A3 Notice of Non-Renewal: The BOE approve the non -renewal resolution 2005-2006-4. A motion was made by Hawkins and a second by Grant. 7-0

Executive Session: At 8:55p.m. 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 9:05p.m.. The executive session is required due to protect the districts right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest. Grant made the motion to enter executive session and Corwin with the second. 7-0

At 9:05p.m. the BOE returned to the regular meeting.

--Meeting Reflection: (Vision

(Budget Allocation

(Policy

(Superintendent Evaluation

--Calendar Review: May 25 at 2:00p.m.-Teacher Retirement Reception

--Miscellaneous: None

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

seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned 7-0 at 9:15p.m.