March minutes released
March 30, 2007
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.
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Susan Runyan, Board President Shellie Priddy, Board Clerk
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March minutes released
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