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Board of Education minutes archived

October 17, 2006

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

 

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting
March 14, 2007

 

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

 

Others Present:  Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr/Sr High School Principal; Jim Lindstrom, Jr/Sr High School Vice-Principal; Ronda Dewey, Grade School Principal; Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk; & guests.

 

Call to Order: Runyan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the grade school music room.

 

Approval of Agenda: Agenda was approved 7-0 with A2 being replaced by A2 including Mark Workman. 

Bryant made the motion and Corwin with the second.

 

Approval of Minutes:The board approved the minutes of the February 14, 2007 meeting.  Motion made by Hill and seconded by Hawkins.  Approved 7-0.

 

Welcome Guests:  Runyan welcomed all guests.

 

Positive Comments:  Bryant congratulated the wrestlers on their strong finish at State.  Corwin recognized the journalism students for their accomplishments at Regionals and moving on to the State competition.  Hill applauded those involved in league vocal and band.  Runyan admired the fact that our district offered help to Nemaha Valley School for their recent fire disaster.

 

Public Communications:

Kristin Herndon and 3 of her students gave a report to the board regarding the League Art Competition.

Jamie Manhart-Not present

Dale Glenn, with GLPM, reported information to the board regarding the bond issue.

 

Financial Report:

            Three-Year Expense Comparison-Discussed

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B O A R D   C O N S E N T   I T E M S

C1       Approve Payment of the Bills and Treasurer’s Report

C2       Breakfast Waiver

Bryant made a motion to approve the consent items and Corwin seconded.  Approved 7-0.

                                   

R E P O R T S

BOE Member Reports-

  • Long Range Plan-Reviewed

Principal Report:  (Written reports attached with the official minutes in the district office)

Winter-Discussed course changes.  The board approved the changes presented for the 2007/2008 courses offered.  Hawkins made the motion and Corwin seconded.  Approved 7-0. 

            The changes included:

Phase out Developmental English classes over the next few years with Dev. English I being dropped this next year.  Dev. Eng. II and III will be combined for next year.

Replace Pre-Alg. With Alg. A and Alg. B.  Students would enroll in one block each day for both semesters earning two credits.  Enrollment is by school recommendation only.

Add Forensic Science as a new science class.

Due to software changes, separate Accounting I & II.

Add a class for second semester for students that have failed a Math or English class first semester.  This would allow them an opportunity to earn back the credit.

Physical Science will now become Earth/Space Science for all freshmen to take.  This is due to a Qualified Admissions change.

 

Dewey-GS classes gathering items to send to Nemaha Valley.  Read across America was a big hit with the students. Dewey acknowledged the staff and teachers for their help volunteering at the “Reading Round-up” for the 1st and 2nd graders.  The 3rd grade is done with state assessments before spring break. 

Lindstrom-Discussed additional coach needed due to large numbers out for baseball.  Winter sports coach’s evaluations are done. 

           

            ISS:     The board made a motion to allow the high school principals to modify the student handbook        section on Detention and In-School-Suspension (ISS) as needed after spring break.  This motion was     made by Grant and seconded by Bryant and approved 7-0.  

 

Prior Discussion:

  • BOE Attorney Survey-Tabled until next month
  • Track-Discussed
  • Special Ed. Director-Discussed

 New Discussion:

  • Track Use Request-A group named Cornerstone has requested permission to hold practices on the school’s track.  This group does not reside in the district.  Policy is to get a written form of permission completed and a copy of their liability insurance policy before they may hold practices on the track.
  • Kindergarten Numbers 2007/2008-Discussed
  • Additional Baseball Coach-Discuss later under action items
  • Rule 10 Letter-Mailed out, May 1st determine date
  • Other-Information mailing going out on the bond issue

 

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

A1       BOE Policies-The BOE approved the policies BE-School Board Records, CN-Public Records, and CYA-Document Production, Including Electronic Information, as presented. Hawkins made the motion to approve and Grant made the second.  Passed 7-0.

A2       Employment of Personnel-The BOE approved the contract of Pamela Tipton for the additional math position, to include $45,000 in salary, insurance, and follow the negotiated agreement where applicable and Mark Workman as assistant baseball coach for the 2007 season.   Hawkins made the motion to approve and Grant seconded.  Passed 7-0.

A3       School Calendar Revision-The BOE approved the revised 2007/2008 school calendar as presented.

            Grant made the motion to approve the revised calendar and Hawkins seconded.  Approved 7-0.

A4       Bus Bids-Motion is for the BOE to issue a cancelable purchase order to Allied Bus Sales in the amount of $68,734, for the purchase of a 2008 International, 65 passenger bus.  The district will not accept delivery before July 1, 2007, unless it is determined there is sufficient funds to pay for the bus in the 2006/2007 budget.  Hill made the motion to approve and Corwin seconded.  Passed 7-0.

 

E X E C U T I V E   S E S S I O N- (3 Sessions)

There was a 5-minute break.

1.         At 8:05 pm, Runyan made a motion to go into executive session for 20 minutes.  Bryant seconded the    motion and it passed 7-0.

The board moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board return to the open meeting at 8:25 pm.  The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. The Board, Pegram, Winter, Lindstrom, Dewey and Donna Whiteman, KASB attorney were present. 

--The board returned to regular session at 8:25 pm.  (NO ACTION TAKEN)

 

2.         At 8:26 pm, Grant made a motion to go into executive session for 10 minutes.  Runyan seconded the motion and it passed 7-0. 

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 return to the open meeting at 8:36 pm.  The executive session is required due to protect the districts right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest.  The Board, Pegram and Donna Whiteman, KASB attorney were present.

--The board returned to regular session at 8:36 pm.  (NO ACTION TAKEN)

3.         At 8:40 pm, Grant made a motion to go into executive session for 20 minutes.  Corwin seconded the   motion and it passed 7-0. 

The board moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board return to the open meeting at 9:00 pm.  The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual.   The Board and Donna Whiteman, KASB attorney were present.

--At 9:00 pm, the board returned to the regular session and voted to go back into executive session for 10 minutes.  Bryant made the motion and Corwin seconded.  Passed 7-0.

--At 9:10 pm, the board returned to regular session and voted to go back into executive session for 10 minutes.  Runyan made the motion and Grant seconded.  Passed 7-0.

--At 9:20 pm, the board returned to regular session and voted to go back into executive session for 20 minutes.  The Board, Donna Whiteman, KASB attorney, and Dewey were present.

--At 9:40 pm, the board returned to regular session and voted to go back into executive session for 20 minutes.  The Board, Donna Whiteman, KASB attorney and Pegram were present.

--At 10:00 pm, the board returned to regular session.  (NO ACTION TAKEN ON SESSION #3)

 

 

Adjournment- Wichman made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Runyan seconded.  Passed 7-0.  Meeting adjourned at 10:15 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

_____________________________                                      ___________________________________

Susan Runyan, Board President                                                              Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk

                 

                                                                                                ______________________________________

                                                                                                Dated                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

 

U.S.D.  372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting

February 14, 2007

 

 

Members Present: Clint Wichman, Cindy Hawkins, Cindy Hill, Sam Grant, Susan Runyan and Brad Bryant. Entered meeting at 6:10pm: Cheri Corwin

 

Others Present:  Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr/Sr High Principal; Jim Lindstrom, Jr/Sr High Vice-Principal; Brett Hamilton, Maintenance Director.

 

Call to Order: Runyan called the meeting to order at 6:03p.m. in the grade school band room.

 

Approval of Amended Agenda: Bryant made the motion to approve the amended agenda with Hill seconding. 6-0

                                                      

Approval of Minutes: January 10, 2007:  Hawkins made the motion to approve the minutes for the January 10, 2007 meetings with a second from Wichman. 6-0

 

Welcome Guests:  Runyan welcomed all guests in attendance.

 

Positive Comments: Hill thanked Kay Saia, Deidre Michael, and the KIDS Committee for their effort, time, and commitment to the proposed bond issue. Runyan congratulated State Debate Champions Donnie Hanson and Courtney Brokaw. Hawkins very proud of the Standards of Excellence that the district received and praised the teachers and students for their success.

 

Public Communications: Dale Glenn of GLPM Architects presented diagrams of building additions and remodeling to be done through proposed bond issue.

 

 

                                         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 driver's education fees to be established at $80 for currently enrolled and in-district students, and out of district fees be established at $150.

=C3 Employment of Personnel: The BOE approve employment of Mr. Jay Monhollon for driver’s ed classroom instruction - $1,200, Mr. Keith Brumley and Mr. Jim Kralick for student driving - $120 per student driver, Ms. Suzi Lindstrom - assistant forensics coach, and Mr. Russell Paulsen - part time Jr./Sr. high school custodian, with salary per classified handbook.

=C4 Coke Contract: The BOE approve the Coca Cola contract as presented.

=C5 Retirement: The BOE accept the retirement of Mrs. Karen Darting.

 

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

      with the second.

 

 

                                                                REPORTS                                                  

 

BOE Member Reports: Based on a recommendation from the special education committee a motion was made by Grant and seconded by Hawkins to hire a special education director for the district. 7-0

=Long Range Plan

    * District Maintenance Equipment/Project Plan

    *  Track Bids for repairs and overlay

                                

 

Superintendent Report/BOE Discussion:

3Principal's Reports: Attached and included with official minutes.

 

Prior Discussion: None

 

New Discussion:

                        =District Newsletter-BOE Candidates Information

                        =Crisis Management & Response-Reviewed                    

                        =Board of Education Attorney-Consider and survey surrounding districts

                                    =Other: *Transportation-Policy reviewed for bad weather-place in handbook

                                                       *Bus Bid-2008 model purchase in July

                                       *Board Policy CYA, CN, and BE-Action taken next board meeting                               *Food Service-Audit

                     

                                                   BOARD ACTION ITEMS                                                 

 

XA1 School Calendar: The BOE approve the 2007-2008 school calendar.

XA2 Junior/Senior High Asphalt Work: The BOE approve the bid of Bettis Asphalt & Construction for $72,500 to address the south, west, and north, (excluding concession stand area), of the junior/senior high school parking lots. This will be a cancelable purchase order for the work to be paid from the 06-07 or 07-08 school year budget.

XA3 Football Field Improvements: The BOE approve the bid of Midwest Laser Leveling in the amount of $26,287.50 to make necessary repairs and sod the football field. This will be a cancelable purchase order for the work to be paid from the 06-07 or 07-08 school year budget.

 

***Board Action Items were approved 7-0 with Hill making the motion and Corwin

      with the second.

 

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

 

Executive Session: At 8:00p.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 8:30p.m.. 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 Runyan with the second. 7-0

 

The BOE returned to the regular session at 8:30p.m.

 

                                      At 8:33p.m. the BOE moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board returns to the open meeting at 9:03p.m. The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Grant made the motion to enter executive session and Bryant with the second. 7-0

 

The BOE returned to the regular session at 9:03p.m.

 

At 9:05p.m. a motion was made by Hawkins and a second from Hill to return to executive session until 9:15p.m. 7-0

 

The BOE returned to the regular meeting at 9:15p.m.

 

Miscellaneous: None

Adjournment: A motion was made at 9:18p.m. to adjourn the regular meeting by Grant and a second by Bryant. 7-0

 

____________________________                       ______________________________________

Susan Runyan                                                  Shannon Reid, Deputy Clerk

Board President                                                                                Dated:___________________________

 

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

 

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting
January 10, 2007

 

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

 

Others Present:  Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr/Sr High School Principal; Jim Lindstrom, Jr/Sr High School Vice-Principal; Ronda Dewey, Grade School Principal; Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk; and guests.

 

Call to Order: Runyan called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm in the grade school music room.

 

Approval of Agenda: Agenda was approved 7-0.  Hawkins made the motion and Hill with the second.

 

Approval of Minutes:The board approved the minutes of the December 13, 2006 and the January 2, 2007 meetings.  Motion made by Bryant and seconded by Corwin.  Approved 7-0.

 

Welcome Guests:  Runyan welcomed all guests.

 

Positive Comments: The board complimented the magazine The Mirror recently issued by Jamie Manhart and her students.

 

Public Communications:

  • Brad Womack-Gave a report to the board regarding the Jr/Sr High School Math Intervention Program that began after Thanksgiving.  This program mainly targets students that are receiving a 70% or below in their math classes, but is focusing on students struggling in attendance as well.  Mr. Womack,

Mrs. Lane and Mr. Cunningham are leading this project and are assisted by a few other employees as well.

 

Financial Report:

  • Three-Year Expense Comparison-Discussed

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B O A R D   C O N S E N T   I T E M S

C1       Approve Payment of the Bills and Treasurer’s Report

C2       Employment of Personnel-The BOE approved the employment of Cory Hudson as a para replacement for Lucas Lanning , who was a replacement for Josephene Smith, and the purchase of

Gail Naylor’s planning period for second semester.

C3       National Convention-The BOE approved Dr. Pegram to attend the AASA National Convention to be held March 1-4, 2007, in New Orleans.

C4       Resignation of Personnel-A resignation was added to the consent items as C4.  The BOE approved to accept the resignation of Adam Hawkins.

 

Grant made the motion to approve the board consent items and Hill made the second.  Passed 7-0.

                                   

R E P O R T S

BOE Member Reports-

  • Long Range Plan-Reviewed

Superintendent Report-

  • Special Education Report-Dr. Pegram will be checking into a possible Special Education Director position needed for the district.
  • KIDS-Bond Counsel will be in the district on Tuesday, January 16th to meet with different groups regarding the bond issue committee ideas.

 Principal Report:  (Complete reports attached with the official minutes in the district office)

  • Ms. Dewey-The after school program began for grades 3,4, and 5, and the 6th grade will be starting next week.  This will help prepare some students for the state assessments.  The grade school has been preparing 6th grade special education students for transformation into the 7th grade building and atmosphere.
  • Mr. Lindstrom-Hydration testing began for wrestlers this year.  Body fat testing will probably begin next year.
  • Mr. Winter-Stated that Mrs. Manhart and her students did a great job on The Mirror magazine.  Regional Debate is in Salina this weekend.  The “Exemplary Eagles” helped the senior citizens deliver the meals on wheels.

 

Prior Discussion:

  • Other-The board and Dr. Pegram discussed the problems with the flooring in the first grade classrooms and discussed the bleacher L-brackets at the high school.

New Discussion:

  • 2007-2008 Draft School Calendar-Discussed and will review again next month
  • Appoint Board Negotiators/Spokesperson-After a brief discussion, the board decided that Hill and Wichman will be the board negotiators and Hawkins will be an alternate.
  • Other-

It was discussed the district should open a new position for a math teacher.  Dr. Pegram will get that advertised. 

It is possible the district may receive a Governor’s Achievement Award. 

The district’s student activity eligibility policy was discussed and the high school administrators will review the current policy and report back to the board any suggested changes. 

 

 

E X E C U T I V E   S E S S I O N- (2 Sessions)

 

At 7:13 pm, Corwin made a motion to go into executive session for 20 minutes.  Bryant seconded the motion and it passed 7-0.

1) The board moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board returns to the open meeting at 7:33 pm.  The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. 

--The board returned to regular session at 7:33 pm.  (See action items A1 and A2 below)

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

A1       Building Principal Contracts-The board approved a one-year contract extension for Mr. Winter, Mr. Lindstrom and Ms. Dewey, making Winter’s and Lindstrom’s good through the 2007/2008 school year and Dewey’s good through the 2008/2009 school year as she is ending the first year of a two-year contract.  Hawkins made the motion to approve these contracts as stated above with salary to be determined at a later meeting and Bryant made the second. 

Approved 7-0. 

A2       Superintendent Contract-The board approved a one-year contract extension for Dr. Pegram, making it good through the 2008/2009 school year as he is ending the first year of a two-year contract.  Grant made the motion to approve this contract with salary to be determined at a later meeting and Bryant made the second.  Approved 7-0.

 

At 7:35 pm, Hawkins made a motion to go into executive session for 15 minutes.  Grant seconded the motion and it passed 7-0. 

2) 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 7:50 pm.  The executive session is required due to protect the districts right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest.

--The board returned to regular session at 7:50 pm.  (No action taken)

 

Adjournment- Corwin made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Hill seconded.  Passed 7-0.  Meeting adjourned at 7:51 pm.

 

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

 

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting
December 13, 2006

 

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

 

Others Present:  Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr/Sr High School Principal; Jim Lindstrom, Jr/Sr High School Vice-Principal; Brett Hamilton, Maintenance Director; Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk; and guests.

 

Call to Order: Runyan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the grade school music room.

 

Approval of Agenda: Agenda was approved 7-0.  Bryant made the motion and Grant with the second.

 

Approval of Minutes:The board approved the minutes of the November 8, 2006 meeting.  Motion made by Hill and seconded by Corwin.  Approved 7-0.

 

Welcome Guests:  Runyan welcomed all guests.

 

Positive Comments: Grant praised Tonya McGough and the HS musical performance.  He stated that Austin Roberson did a wonderful job on the choreography.  Corwin applauded the HS football team for winning state.  Hill praised the HS band and jazz band on the concert they put on.  She also stated that the HS state football game was just as exciting as it could have been!  Runyan gave credit to the school for receiving 12 out of 14 standard of excellence awards.  Grant commented on the ACT scores.  Wichman complimented Mr. Karlan on his willingness to give him a tour of the wood shop and all the nice projects the students were working on.

 

Public Communications:

  • Shelley Lane-brought 2 students (Jamie Stadler and Colby Haverkamp) to help speak on behalf of the Middle School Leadership program they have been attending and beginning to incorporate into the classroom.
  • GLPM Architect Firm-presented to the BOE and the facilities committee drawings to expand district buildings in the event a bond issue is passed.

 

Financial Report:

  • Three-Year Expense Comparison-Discussed

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B O A R D   C O N S E N T   I T E M S

C1             Approve Payment of the Bills and Treasurer’s Report

C2            Employment of Personnel-The BOE approved employing Adriene Schultes as the high school assistant Forensics coach.  They also approved student, James Hansford for a work-study program at the rate of $4 per day.

 

Hawkins made the motion to approve the board consent items and Hill made the second.  Passed 7-0.

                                   

R E P O R T S

BOE Member Reports-

Long Range Plan-Reviewed

Special Education Report-Not meet again until January or February unless an issue arises

Coop-Unofficially has decided not to accept our district.  Discussed possibly hiring a Special Education/Gifted Director

Principal Report:  (Complete reports attached with the official minutes in the district office)

  • Mr. Winter-Reported that four Debate students qualified for CFL to be held in Houston, TX. 

Also, Mr. Winter reported that the Jr/Sr High recently implemented an intervention of sorts for students struggling in Math.  Those students are now able to get additional help during their study time.  He is also looking into installing more lockers at the high school to prepare for a higher number of students moving from the junior high next year.  Mr. Winter complimented the teachers and students and everyone else involved in making the recent test scores so impressive.

  • Mr. Lindstrom-Noted that Mr. Schooler was needed for the 3rd JH coaching position due to the large number of athletes participating in basketball.
  • Ms. Dewey-Not present.

 

Prior Discussion:

  • Other-None

 

New Discussion:

  • District Maintenance Equipment/Project Plan-Discussed
  • Facility Use-Discussed
  • Technology Acceptable Use Consequences-High School Administrators will take a look at revising the student handbook if needed by April to be approved at May’s BOE meeting.
  • Student Academic Data-Discussed
  • Other-Discussed the fact that the annual National School Board Convention is coming up April 14-17. They also discussed filing information for board members hoping to run for election, due by January.  There are four at-large positions open.

 

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

A1            Financial Advisory and Campaign Management Services Agreement-The board approved 7-0 that the financial advisory and campaign management services be provided by Mr. Shogren.  The financial advisory will be needed should the bond issue pass.  The cost of the financial advisory is $3 per $1,000.  On a $6,000,000 bond issue, the cost would be $18,000.  The cost of the campaign management services is the same, $3 per $1,000.  This does not include the cost of informational flyers.  The cost of both services traditionally comes from the interest generated from the reinvestment of the bond funds.  Both services are contingent upon voter approval of the proposal.  Motion was made by Hawkins and seconded by Wichman to approve both the financial advisory and campaign management services agreement as presented above.

 

E X E C U T I V E   S E S S I O N

 

Break- Hawkins moved to take a break for 5 minutes and then go into executive session until 8:50 pm.  Bryant seconded and the motion passed 7-0.

 

1) 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 8:50 pm.  The executive session is required due to protect the districts right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest.

-The board returned to regular session at 8:50 pm.

NO ACTION TAKEN           

2) The board moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board returns to the open meeting at 9:30 pm.  The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual.  Grant made the motion and Hawkins made the second.  Passed 7-0.

**Hawkins left the meeting at 9:30 pm.

-The board returned to regular session at 9:30 pm and moved to go back into the second executive session for 10 minutes.  Grant made the motion and Runyan made the second.  Passed 6-0.

-At 9:40, the board returned to the regular session and moved to go back into executive session for 15 minutes.

Runyan made the motion and Grant seconded.  Passed 6-0.

At 9:55, the board returned to the regular session. 

NO ACTION TAKEN

 

Adjournment- Bryant made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Grant seconded.  Passed 6-0.  Meeting adjourned at 9:56 pm.

 

_____________________________                                       ___________________________________

Susan Runyan, Board President                                                         Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk

                 

                                                                                                ______________________________________

                                                                                                Dated

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

 

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting
November 8, 2006

 

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

 

Others Present:  Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr./Sr. High School Principal; Jim Lindstrom, Jr./Sr. High School Vice Principal; Ronda Dewey, Grade School Principal; Brett Hamilton, Maintenance Director; Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk; and guests.

 

Call to Order: Runyan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the grade school music room.

 

Approval of Agenda: Agenda was approved 7-0 as amended adding item A2, rescind Policy B, Method of Election and change C4 Lucas Lanning’s employment to read, “will work the remainder of the semester”, and to move C4 to A3.  Also amended was to add under BOE reports an update on special education and technology and revisit the short-term disability policy under other prior discussions.  Grant made the motion above and Hill made the second.

 

Approval of Minutes:The board approved the minutes of the October 11, 2006 meeting.  Motion made by Hawkins and seconded by Corwin.  Approved 7-0.

 

Welcome Guests:  Runyan welcomed all guests.

 

Positive Comments: Hill praised Tonya McGough and the HS vocal group and stated they incorporated the new piano into their performance and it sounded great.  Hill also complimented the HS select choir on their performance at White Concert Hall.  Grant congratulated the HS volleyball team for winning state.  Bryant applauded cross-country state medalist (freshman) Jarod Barker and near-medalist (freshman) Peter Ruby.  Hawkins gave credit to Mr. Karlan (wood shop teacher) for his efforts in getting the student’s projects out to the public for viewing.      

 

Public Communications:

  • Steve Shogren-financial advisor with George K Baum & Company gave a presentation to the board.
  • Tonya McGough-with the district’s Professional Development Council gave a presentation to the board on “PDC”.
  • Kristen Herndon-art teacher at the HS gave a presentation to the board on the new graphic design class and the different projects it involves.

Mr. Winter left the meeting at 6:50 pm and returned to the meeting at 7:25 pm.

 

 

Financial Report:

  • Three-Year Expense Comparison-Discussed

 

 

 

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B O A R D   C O N S E N T   I T E M S

C1       Approve payment of the bills and treasurer’s report

C2       Activities/Athletic Handbook- (copy included in the official minutes)

C3       National Convention-Mr. Winter requested to attend a National Association of Secondary School Principals National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 23-25.

C4       (Moved to A3)

           

            Hawkins made the motion and Grant seconded.  Consent items approved 7-0.

 

 

 

                                   

R E P O R T S

BOE Member Reports-

Long Range Plan-Reviewed

District Facility Committee Report-Suggested to go ahead with what was identified

Review Policy K—Public-Reviewed, no changes

Special Education Report-Discussed and next meeting set for November 15th

Technology Report-Discussed

 

Superintendent Report-None

 

Principal Report:  (Complete reports attached with the official minutes in the district office)

  • Mr. Lindstrom-Reported on athletic evaluations and the playoffs
  • Mr. Winter-Reported on writing assessments coming up for 8th and 11th graders after Thanksgiving break
  • Ms. Dewey-Reported that the grade school is getting ready for state assessments in the spring.  After school program will begin after Christmas break.  She invited the board for Thanksgiving dinner at the grade school

 

Prior Discussion:

  • District Boundaries-The board and Dr. Pegram discussed the results of the general election on November 7th, in which patrons voted to abolish board districts and have 7 at-large positions instead.
  • State of the District Report-Discussed
  • Other:

Short-Term Disability-Discussed

 

New Discussion:

  • Crisis Plan-Discussed
  • School Reach-Discussed
  • Other:

Building Securities-Discussed

 

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

A1       Professional Architectural Services-The board approved the proposal received from GLPM Architects for architectural services.  Hill made the motion to accept and Grant seconded. 

Approved 7-0.

A2       Policy B, Method of Election-Rescind Policy B, Method of Election.  Hawkins moved to rescind this policy and Grant made the second.  Approved 7-0.

A3       Employment of Personnel-

            Brandon Gehring was approved as assistant HS girls basketball coach, Lucas Lanning was approved as jr/sr high paraprofessional to work the remainder of the semester, and Tim Horgan was approved as an assistant junior high wrestling coach due to the large number of participants.  Corwin made the motion above and Runyan made the second.  Approved 7-0.                

 

Break- Grant moved to take a break for 4 minutes and go into executive session until 9:00 pm.  Hawkins seconded and the motion passed 7-0.

 

E X E C U T I V E   S E S S I O N

 

(1)The board moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board returns to the open meeting at 9:00 pm in this room.  The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. 

 

-The board returned to regular session at 9:00 pm.

-The board moved to reenter into executive session for 5 minutes and return at 9:05 pm.  Hawkins made the   motion and Runyan made the second.  Passed 7-0.

-The board returned to regular session at 9:05 pm.

           

(2)The board moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board returns to the open meeting at 9:30 pm in this room.  The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual.  Grant made the motion and Runyan made the second.  Passed 7-0.

 

-The board returned to regular session at 9:30 pm and moved to go back into the second executive session for 5 minutes.  Grant made the motion and Runyan made the second.  Passed 7-0.

-At 9:35, the board returned to the regular session and no action was taken on either executive session.

 

           

Adjournment- Grant made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Runyan seconded.  Passed 7-0.  Meeting adjourned at 9:38 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________                                                 ___________________________________

Susan Runyan, Board President                                                              Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk

                 

                                                                                                _______________________________________

                                                                                                Dated

 

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

 

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting
October 11, 2006

 

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

 

Others Present:  Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr./Sr. High School Principal; Jim Lindstrom, Jr./Sr. High School Vice Principal; Ronda Dewey, Grade School Principal; Brett Hamilton, Maintenance Director; Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk, and guests.

 

Call to Order: Mrs. Runyan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the grade school music room.

 

Approval of Agenda: Agenda was approved 7-0 as amended, adding bills Best Buy $309.99 and Ameripride $846.36, and deleting Kathy Strunk from the Jr/Sr High Site Council appointment, due to her declining the offer. Grant made the motion and Hill seconded.

 

Approval of Minutes:The board approved the minutes of the September 13th, October 2nd, and October 4th meetings.  Motion made by Bryant and seconded by Hill.  Approved 7-0.

 

Welcome Guests:  Mrs. Runyan welcomed all guests.

 

Positive Comments: Wichman applauded the 3rd grade music program held Tuesday night.  He stated it went well and the kids appeared to be having a good time.  Wichman reported all the little kids’ football teams won Saturday night and seemed pumped about it.  Runyan said the senior citizens praised the jazz band performance and they enjoyed the kids interacting with them afterwards.   Hill complimented

Barbara Hollingsworth’s article in the Topeka Capitol Journalregarding the district’s Tech-Rich program.  

 

Public Communications:6th graders, Claire Grant, Dallas Maddox and Elizabeth Johnson presented projects they created using the Tech-Rich program now in place.  6th grade teachers, Mrs. VandeVelde, Mrs. Ransone and Mrs. Marshall were also present and spoke on behalf of the program as well.  

 

Tonya Schuckman, PTO president, along with other members of the PTO, were seeking permission from the board to add a wooden train to the west grade school playground area for an estimated amount of $3,000 and some park benches and picnic tables to the playground area at the east grade school building.  She stated both projects will be fully paid for with PTO funds and also installed by PTO members and their volunteers.  The board gave them permission to move ahead with those projects.

 

Financial Report:

  • Three-Year Expense Comparison-Discussed

_________________________________________________________________________________________

B O A R D   C O N S E N T   I T E M S

C1       Approve Payment of the Bills and the Treasurer’s Report

C2       Site Council Appointments:

Elementary                             Jr/Sr High

Janie Warren                           Erica Riley

Cindy Priddy                            Diane Jordan

Terri Taylor                               Trisha Backman

Jill Smith                                  Jayme Lindstrom

Diane Herrmann                      Nick Miller

Lori VandeVelde

Julie Ross

C3       Resignation of Personnel:The board accepted the resignation of Mr. William Beasterfeld as Jr/Sr high custodian.

Consent items were approved 7-0.  Grant made the motion and Hawkins with the second.

R E P O R T S

BOE Member Reports-

BOE Committees-Special Ed committee has not met yet.

Long Range Plan- 

Review

Facility Plan-Steering Committee

Review Policy J—Students- 

Policy JBC-4, eliminate both Out-of-District student applications in the policy and replace with the Out-of-District form as presented, which is currently being used.  Change the wording Grandparents to Grandparent and Parents to Parent where applicable.  Motion made by Hawkins and seconded by Corwin and approved 7-0 to accept changes to JBC-4 policy as indicated above.

Policy JGA, motion was made by Corwin and seconded by Grant to end the sentence after the word “coverage” in the first paragraph and eliminate the rest of the first paragraph.  Approved 7-0.

Policy JGA-R, motion was made to eliminate this policy.  Motion by Corwin and seconded by Grant and approved 7-0.

 

Superintendent Report-None

 

Principal Report:  (Complete reports attached with the official minutes in the district office)

Ms. Dewey-Complimented the sixth grade teachers on their job with the Tech-Rich program.  They are always using it in relation to their curriculum.  Meetings are beginning to take place regarding the  3-6 reading/math after school program. 

Mr. Lindstrom-Busy time for fall activities, sports, homecoming, etc.

Mr. Winter-Applauded the students stepping up and taking charge.  They have taken positive rolls in different activities going on and around the school.  

 

Prior Discussion:

Track Surface-Discussed

Other-None

New Discussion:

  • Classified Handbook Policy-Under the heading “Meal and Break Time”, at the end of the third paragraph, add: with the exception of food service employees.  This motion was made by Corwin and seconded by Hawkins and passed 7-0. 
  • Athletic Handbook Revision-1st Reading-Review handbook for changes/updates and will possibly be placed on the district’s web page.
  • Other-Security issues were discussed and the board gave permission to Dr. Pegram to explore additions/changes to the current system. 

 

 

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

A2       Employment of Personnel-The board approved the employment of Mr. Darlold Ames as a Jr/Sr High custodian at the rate of $9.50 per hour.  Motion made by Bryant and seconded by Hawkins and passed 7-0.

A1       Selection of an Architect-The board made a motion to enter into negotiations with the firm

GLPM Architects, Inc., to conduct a district facility study.  Grant made the motion and Hill seconded.  Motion passed 7-0. 

 

Break- Grant moved to take a break for 4 minutes and go into executive session at 8:25 pm.  Runyan seconded the motion and it passed 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E X E C U T I V E   S E S S I O N

 

The board moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board returns to the open meeting at 8:55 pm in this room.  The executive session is required due to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. 

 

The board returned to regular session at 8:55 pm and no action was taken at this time.

 

 

Adjournment- Grant made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Corwin seconded.  Passed 7-0.  Meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

______________________________                                                 ___________________________________

Susan Runyan, Board President                                                              Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk

                 

                                                                                                _______________________________________

                                                                                                Dated

 

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

 

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting
September 13. 2006

 

 

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

Clint Wichman were present.  

 

Others Present:  Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr./Sr. High School Principal; Jim Lindstrom, Jr./Sr. High School Vice Principal; Ronda Dewey, Grade School Principal; Brett Hamilton, Maintenance Director; Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk; and guests.

 

Call to Order: Mrs. Runyan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the grade school music room.

 

Approval of Agenda: The agenda was amended adding the resignation of assistant forensics coach,

Denise Lauber.  Grant made the motion to approve and Bryant with the second.  Approved 7-0.

 

Approval of Minutes:            Hill made the motion to approve the minutes of the August 9th, and August 23rd, 2006 meetings.  Corwin made the second and they were approved 7-0.

 

Welcome Guests:  Mrs. Runyan welcomed all guests including the new classified and certified staff listed below.  Introductions were then made between the board members and the new staff.

Christina Hosler                        Angela Broxterman

Preston Langley            Tina VandeVelde

David Schooler                          Amy Farlee

Tim Beikman

                                   

Positive Comments: Hawkins expressed her appreciation to the citizens who organized the new playground equipment at the grade school.  Wichman applauded the grade school open house/book fair and noted the abundant amount of volunteers. Hill admired the great job Stuco did with the Dawg roast.  She complimented the behavior of the attending students and expressed how professional they presented themselves.  Hill also gave praise to the district’s web page design. 

 

Public Communications:None

 

Financial Report: Discussed the report and noted that PTO paid $16,000 towards the grade school playground equipment.  Hawkins made the motion to approve the financial report and Wichman with the second.  Approved 7-0.

 

B O A R D   C O N S E N T   I T E M S

 

C1 Approve Payment of the Bills and Treasurer’s Report

C2 Resignation of Personnel: Tara Hamilton as assistant high school girl’s basketball coach, and added to consent items at the beginning of the meeting, resignation of Denise Lauber.

C3 Disposal of Surplus Property

C4 Curriculum Chairs 2006-2007:  

PS-K Deidre Michael            SpEd-Sue Barnes

1st-Amy Davis                            Science-Judy Hamilton

2nd-Julie Ross                             Math-Brad Womack

3rd-Tina Bledsoe            Social Science-Warren Bledsoe

4th-Bonnie Winter              Language Arts-Gail Naylor

5th-Julie Dick

6th-Georgia Ransone

C5 Approve 2007 Audit Proposal Bogner & Long:  2006-2007 school year audit $4,000

C6 Out-of-District Request: Dominic McGonnell 5th grade and Zachary McGonnell 3rd grade

 

Consent items were approved 7-0.  Grant made the motion and Hill seconded.

 

R E P O R T S

 

Board of Education Member Reports: 

Long Range Plan

  • Long Range Plan: Architectural proposals are due today 09-14-06.  There are 10.
  • Facility Plan/Steering Committee: Discussed
  • Architect Selection Committee: Hill and Wichman will be on the committee with Dr. Pegram. Meeting scheduled for September 20th in the district office at 6 pm.
  • Special meetings for architect’s presentations: Set for October 2rd and 4th in the elementary music room at 7 pm.

 

BOE Committees

  • Special Education-Have not met
  • Technology-Have not met           

 

Policy Review Section I

Rescind 1st paragraph and 2 bullets of IB-R but keep page 2 (IB-R-2) renaming it IB-R.

Amend policy IB adding “student reps at the high school” under 2nd paragraph listing membership of each council shall include.  

Policy changes and additions were approved 7-0 with Bryant making the motion and Grant with the second.

                                   

 

Principal Reports: (Complete reports attached with the official minutes in the District Office)

 

  • Mr. Winter asked board permission for high school music to travel to Branson and perform.  They plan to leave on April 4th and return April 7th, missing 1 day of school.  Approved 7-0.  Bryant made the motion and Corwin seconded. Mr. Winter reported that state assessment scores in the building were at record high for the percent of students who met standards or above in all areas tested.  These classes were rewarded with pizza.  Mr. Winter complimented the success of the students/staff for these outstanding scores.  Coke contract not yet signed.  Spanish I and Jazz Band added to junior high class choices.  Jazz band will perform at the Senior Citizens Center within the next few weeks.  Mr. Winter is very impressed thus far with the three new staff members in the building.  He stated they are doing well in their rooms, with students, and the curriculum.
  • Ms. Dewey reported the grade school was off to a great start.  Enrollment now at 372 with some students expected to enroll Monday.  Open house turned out well.  The new playground equipment, painted US maps, and improvements to swing sets are done and really appreciated by all the kids.  She complimented and thanked the patrons for their efforts and hard work on this project.  Ms. Dewey gave kudos to the new certified staff at the grade school noting they are blending in well with other building employees and working hard. 
  • Mr. Lindstrom reported numbers are up so far in fall activities.  Cameras are working well and have come in handy already for the new year.  He reported the bleachers in the old gym are in, for the most part and are safer and easier to clean.  Mr. Lindstrom praised the Dawg roast and noted it was student-driven and went well.

 

 

Superintendent Report:

Prior Discussion

Other: None

New Discussion

Kansas Assessment Results:Reviewed

2006 District Audit:Discussed

English as a Second Language (ESL): Discussed

Gifted Program: Discussed

Other: Reviewed Data Profile Booklet

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

A1 Employment of Personnel: The board approved employment of Christiana Redmon as paraprofessional.  Salary to be established at $8.50 per hour.  The board approved Tim Beikman as assistant junior high track coach and Michelle Cross as assistant high school play director.  Hawkins made the motion to approve and Corwin seconded.  Approved 7-0.

 

 

 

Meeting Reflection:(did not discuss at this time)

Vision

Budget Allocation

Policy

Superintendent Evaluation

 

Calendar Review: (did not discuss at this time)

 

Miscellaneous:  None

 

Adjournment

Grant made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Hawkins seconded.  Meeting adjourned 7-0 at 8:08 pm.

 

 

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS  66539

 

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

Special Meeting
August 23, 2006

 

Members Present: Susuan Runyan, Brad Bryant, Cindy Hawkins, Clint Wichman, Cindy Hill, and Cheri Corwin.

 

Others Present:  Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Ronda Dewey, Grade School Principal; and Shannon Reid, Clerk.

 

Call to Order: Runyan called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m.

 

Budget Hearing: Dr. Pegram discussed and reviewed with BOE.

 

 

Board Action Items

 

*A1 Budget Approval: Bryant made the motion and a second by Wichman to approve the amended budget by reducing the mill levy as published by 1.5 mills. The difference coming from a reduction in capital outlay, from 4 mills to 2.5 mills. 6-0

 

*A2 Ballot Question Approval: A motion was made by Corwin to approve the method of election ballot question and Bryant seconding. 6-0

 

*A3 Request for Proposal (RFP): Hawkins made the motion to approve the architect RFP and allow dissemination of the RFP and Wichman with the second. 6-0

 

*A4 Ratification of the 2006-2007 Negotiated Agreement: Hill made the motion to approve the 2006-2007 Negotiated Agreement as presented and Corwin seconded. 6-0

 

*A5 Employment of Personnel: A motion was made by Bryant and second by Hawkins to approve the employment of William Beasterfeld as a jr./sr. high custodian and Tandy Leinwetter as a third jr. high volleyball coach. 6-0

 

Adjournment:  At 7:30p.m. Wichman made the motion to adjourn the meeting with Hawkins making the second. 6-0

 

 

________________________________                   _________________________________

      Susan Runyan, President                                       Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk

                                                                                    

Dated:________________________

 

 

 

 

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539

 

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting
August 9, 2006

 

 

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

 

Others Present:  Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr./Sr. High School Principal; Jim Lindstrom, Jr./Sr. High School Vice Principal; Ronda Dewey, Grade School Principal; Brett Hamilton, Maintenance Director; Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk, and guests.

 

Call to Order: Mrs. Runyan called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the district office.

 

Approval of Agenda: The agenda was amended adding: $5 value cards fund raiser for the high school choir, K-Mart bill in the amount of $379.86 and Drake Muncy as out-of-district student.  The amended agenda was approved 7-0.  Bryant made the motion and Grant with the second.

 

Approval of Minutes of July 12, 2006:  Corwin moved to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2006 meeting and Bryant seconded the motion.  Approved 7-0.

 

Welcome Guests:  Mrs. Runyan welcomed all guests.

                                   

Positive Comments: Hill welcomed Runyan as the new board president.  Hill commented that the yearbook was nicely done and Runyan complimented the amount of colored pages.  Runyan gave praise to those in charge of keeping the facilities up.

 

Public Communications:Jerry Billings and family were present to request approval from the board to allow Ashley Walton (Junior) to attend Silver Lake as an out-of-district student.  (Vote to follow later in the meeting) 

 

Warrant/Financial Report: The warrant/financial reports and treasurer’s reports were reviewed.

 

 

B O A R D   C O N S E N T   I T E M S

 

C1 Approve Payment of the Bills and Treasurer’s Report

C2 Resignation of Personnel (Mike Grimmett, custodian position)

C3 Vehicle Bids(Bus bid awarded to Ward $800 and car bid awarded to Wathor $1200)

C4 Fund Raisers: 

AFS-Renaissance Tickets

Art Club-Art Sale

FCCLA-Bake Sale

FFA-Fruit Sale, Beef Jerky

Forensics-Forensics Camp, Silver Lake Clothing

*HS Cheerleaders-Cheer Shirt, Bread Braids, Garage Sale, Cheer Camp, Bead and Bracelets

Journalism-Ads, Cow Bingo, Video-CD’s, Concessions

JH Cheerleaders-Concessions

Juniors-Magazine Sales

Pommers-Dance, Concessions, Pom Camp

Vocal-Christmas Items, Cookie Dough, Candy Bars, Value Cards

 

Consent items were approved 7-0.  Grant made the motion and Hill seconded.

 

*At the September meeting, the board will discuss and vote whether to allow the HS cheerleaders attend the 2007 Capital One Bowl game in Orlando, FL.

 

 

R E P O R T S

 

Board of Education Member Reports: 

The BOE approved policies GAAB Federal Program Administration, GCAB Food Service Employee Compensation, GCAA Clerical Employee Compensation, GCAC Operations/Maintenance Employee Compensation, GCAE Transportation Employee Compensation, and GCRH-R Vacations.

Hill made the motion to approve and Grant seconded.  Passed 7-0.

 

Long Range Plan

  • Facility Plan/Steering Committee-Discussed
  • Architect-Discussed

 

BOE Committees

  • Special Education-The board agreed that Sam Grant and Cindy Hawkins would serve.
  • Technology-The board agreed that Susan Runyan and Cheri Corwin would serve.           

 

Policy Review E&F-Discussed

 

Principal Reports:

  • Mr. Winter reported that total enrollment at the HS was down, although there will be 75 8th grade students and 68 7th grade students this year.  He acknowledged the great job maintenance and custodial staff did on the building and also complimented the ladies in the HS office for their hard work and abilities in keeping the office running smoothly.  He also reported on the Coke contract and noted that no sugar-containing beverages will be sold during the school day.
  • Mr. Lindstrom reported there would be an activity meeting and all coaches invited to attend on 8-10-06.
  • Ms. Dewey reported that mail-in enrollment was a success again this year at 180 students using that option.  There were three new students to the GS on enrollment night, with thirteen students moving away from the district.  Ms. Dewey reported that a lot of teachers have been in over the summer and commenting good things regarding the building upgrades.  She also stated that the new teachers have been working on their rooms throughout the summer months and appear to be excited to begin.

Superintendent Report:

Prior Discussion

            Track Surface-Will make a temporary fix for this year

            District Health Insurance Rates-Reviewed new rates and tiers

New Discussion

2006-2007 Budget Meeting set for Wednesday, August 23rd at 6:00 pm-Motion to establish a budget hearing was made by Grant and seconded by Hawkins and passed 7-0

Other-Motion to approve the technology acceptance use policy was made by Hawkins and Grant with the second, passed 7-0.

 

 

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

 

A1 Resolution 2006-2007-3 Voting Plan-The board approved to put to a vote on the November ballot the change in procedure to elect board members.  Motion made by Grant and seconded by Hawkins and approved 7-0.

A2 Adoption of BOE Policies-The board voted on recommended board policy changes:  DFE Investment of Funds, DJFA Purchasing Authority, GAAA Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination, GBO Resignation, IDCE College Classes, II Educational Testing Program, IKCA Human Sexuality and AIDS Education, JBE Truancy, JDD Suspension and Expulsion Procedures, JDD-R Suspension and Expulsion Procedures, JQ Exceptional Students, JRC Disposition of Records, KGD Crowd Control at School Sponsored Activities.  These policies were approved 7-0 with Corwin making the motion and Hawkins with the second.

A3 Out-of-District Request-The board approved out-of-district student requests for Ashley Walton, Cody Meier, and Drake Muncy.  Grant made the motion and Bryant seconded and approved 7-0.

A4 Employment of Personnel-The board approved employing Jane Akin as Paraprofessional, Tandy Leinwetter for a total of 2 blocks (1 block teaching Robotics), and Carolyn Worthington to work her planning period to teach Study Skills class.  This was approved 7-0 with Hawkins making the motion and Wichman with the second.

E X E C U T I V E   S E S S I O N

 

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 in 20 minutes at 8:40 pm in this room.  The executive session is required due to protect the districts right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest. 

Bryant made the motion to enter executive session and Grant seconded.  Passed 7-0.

 

The board reentered the open meeting and voted to return to executive session for 10 minutes.  Hawkins made the motion and Grant with the second. Passed 7-0.

 

The board reentered the open meeting and voted to return to executive session for 10 minutes.  Hawkins made the motion and Grant with the second.  Passed 7-0. 

 

The board returned to the open meeting at 9:00 pm.

---There was no action taken at this time.

 

Adjournment

Wichman made the motion to adjourn the meeting and Corwin seconded.  Meeting adjourned 7-0at 9:05 pm.

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