September Minutes
U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls
Board of Education Special Meeting
September 2, 2008
6:30 P.M.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President, Paul Brown at 6:32 P.M. in the library.
Present: Paul Brown, LaVerne Clark, Jody Lockhart, Richard Malm, Charley Bartlett, Bobbi Kearney, Larry Martin, Loren Feldkamp and Brenda Henson.
Larry Martin arrived at 6:40 p.m.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Charley Bartlett second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the agenda as amended.
Yes 6 No 0
III. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS
None.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
The Board reviewed and discussed the Substitute Teacher Handbook.
V. ACTION ITEMS
1. Motion by Charley Bartlett second by Jody Lockhart to approve the bids for the Industrial Arts Building as proposed by John Kearney, upon receipt of a letter of withdrawal from D.A. Painting.
Yes 7 No 0
2. Motion by Richard Malm second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the replacement of the kitchen steam cabinet and filtration system to be purchased from US Food Service.
Yes 7 No 0
3. Motion by Jody Lockhart second by Larry Martin to approve the purchase of four (4) smart boards for K-1 classrooms as presented by Mr. Feldkamp.
Yes 7 No 0
4. Motion by Larry Martin second by Bobbi Kearney to hire Mary Ann Reschke as a part-time substitute secretary for Janice Maddox in the elementary office beginning September 5, 2008.
Yes 7 No 0
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bobbi Kearney second by Jody Lockhart to go into
executive session beginning at 7:15 P.M. to discuss matters of non-elected personnel to protect the privacy interests of the identifiable individuals; and to protect the public interest. The board will reconvene in this room at 7:30 P.M.
Yes 7 No 0
VII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board meeting returned to open session at 7:30 P.M.
VIII. B.O.E. SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH’S MEETING
1. Football Field and Track Improvements.
2. Kitchen Staff Assignments.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 7:46 P.M.
U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls
Board of Education Meeting
September 8, 2008
6:30 P.M.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President, Paul Brown at 6:30 P.M. in the library.
Present: Paul Brown, LaVerne Clark, Richard Malm, Charley Bartlett, Bobbi Kearney, Larry Martin, Loren Feldkamp and Brenda Henson.
Absent: Jody Lockhart
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the agenda as presented.
Yes 6 No 0
Later in the meeting an Action Item was requested to be added to the agenda.
Motion by Charley Bartlett second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the agenda as amended.
Yes 6 No 0
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve minutes of previous meetings.
2. Approve Treasurer’s Report and Approval of Warrants.
3. Receive Keystone Board Meeting Report.
Motion by Charley Bartlett second by LaVerne Clark to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Yes 6 No 0
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR WRITTEN
The Board received thank you notes from Sharon Porter, Justin Sales, the Valley Falls Recreation Commission, and Piper Jaffray & Co.
V. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS
None.
VI. PRINCIPAL BUILDING REPORTS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
1. Susan Grey spoke regarding MAP testing being completed this week. Middle School teams traveled to Wathena last Thursday and all teams won. The PTO Fundraiser is set to kick-off for the PreK-6 graders on the 15th. Walk to School Day is October 8th. Ms. Grey gave the Board an outline on tentative building goals.
2. Jacques Molleker spoke regarding MTSS training, JDLA positions available, and two teachers attending mentor training. There has been an evaluation schedule developed. MAP testing will begin tomorrow. Four students are involved with Insight School of Kansas to complete their high school work. He spoke regarding state assessment results and cheer uniform rotation. Three students will be attending the KU honors program. He spoke regarding the homecoming activities proposal.
3. Loren Feldkamp spoke regarding the pre-construction meeting and schedule. He discussed the tentative plans for the district office and special education rooms after the new construction is completed.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Jon Hickel with ISG answered questions concerning the new telephone system.
2. Mr. Feldkamp spoke regarding a schedule of withdrawals from the Kendall State Bank for the construction project.
3. Mr. Feldkamp spoke regarding the kitchen staff assignments.
4. Mr. Feldkamp spoke regarding Capital Outlay improvement goals.
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
1. Motion by Charley Bartlett second by LaVerne Clark to approve the senior trip to Missouri Western State University to attend an American Government activity in St. Joseph and for the district to provide a bus and driver.
Yes 6 No 0
2. Motion by Larry Martin second by Bobbi Kearney to approve FCCLA members attending the FCCLA National Cluster Meeting in Jacksonville, Florida in November with all financial details subject to updating after permission is granted to the organization. The Board will provide $500.00 up front to assist with expenses and will tentatively provide $1416.00 toward expenses for two sponsors to attend the meeting upon further information.
Yes 6 No 0
3. Motion by Richard Malm second by Larry Martin to approve FBLA members attending the National FBLA Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Board will provide $500.00 to assist with expenses and will pay expenses for Justin Sales and Mrs. Porter to attend the conference.
Yes 6 No 0
4. Motion by Charley Bartlett second by Bobbi Kearney to approve FBLA conducting their annual fundraiser in the form of a raffle.
Yes 6 No 0
5. Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the 2008-2009 Substitute Handbook with the requested changes.
Yes 6 No 0
6. Motion by Larry Martin second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the proposed set-up for the bond account investments during the construction of the new addition with Cyrena Burghart, Paul Brown, Mary Herring and Janice Maddox being authorized agents on the signature card.
Yes 6 No 0
7. Motion by Richard Malm second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the contract with CPI for a one-time oversight and handling fee of $1000.00 to be paid by the district for handling of employees’ annuities in order to comply with IRS guidelines for 403(b) annuities.
Yes 6 No 0
8. Motion by Larry Martin second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the nomination of Andy Conser to be a site council representative.
Yes 6 No 0
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Larry Martin second by Bobbi Kearney to go into executive session beginning at 8:10 P.M. to discuss matters of non-elected personnel to protect the privacy interests of the identifiable individuals; and to protect the public interest. The board will reconvene in this room at 8:30 P.M. The Board extended the executive session until 8:40 P.M.
Yes 6 No 0
X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board meeting returned to open session at 8:45 P.M.
XI. B.O.E. SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH’S MEETING
1. PE4Life and equipment maintenance.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 8:47 P.M.
