September Minutes
U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls
Board of Education Meeting
September 14, 2009
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, Jody Lockhart, Daryl Sales, John Shipley, Bobbi Kearney, Sharon Sweeney, Loren Feldkamp and Brenda Lloyd.
Absent: John Shipley
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by LaVerne second by Jodi to approve the agenda as presented.
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.
4. Receive CCC Minutes.
Motion by Jodi second by Bobbi to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Yes 6 No 0
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR WRITTEN
A thank you note was read from the Recreation Commission
V. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS
None.
VI. PRINCIPAL BUILDING REPORTS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
1. Dr. Linda Aldridge of Keystone Learning Center conducted a presentation.
2. Susan Grey spoke about the successful beginning of the year celebration, 25 new students in her building, MAPS testing is complete and the data is being analyzed, community nights have started, Safe School meeting, School preparedness week, Crisis teams and the PTO fundraiser.
3. Jacques Molleker spoke about the student count, the athletic teams, MAPS testing results, the band will go to KSU band day, Homecoming, QPS accreditation and ACT information.
4. Loren Feldkamp spoke about the repairs at the track, the Flag pole rededication, the H1N1 virus, the Bill Collection Procedure, the beginning of the year in-service comments, the worker compensation premiums and time to work on MTSS.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. John Hickel, ISG representative, spoke regarding the telephone, security and paging system options for the new addition.
2. John Kearney spoke regarding the status of the building project.
3. The Board reviewed bleacher bids for the new addition.
4. The Board reviewed the Coventry health insurance premiums for 2009- 2010.
5. The board reviewed the REAP grant for the 2009-10 year.
6. The board reviewed a proposal for Biddy Basketball.
7. The board reviewed the construction bonds and their maturity dates.
8. The board discussed the dirt work at the football field.
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
1. Motion by LaVerne second by Bobbi to approve the health insurance bid from Coventry (Option A) as follows: single plan, $331.91; plus child, $723.77; plus spouse, $808.25; and family, $1153.65. Yes 6 No 0
2. No Action taken – tabled until October
3. Motion by Jodi second by Sharon to approve the purchase of a 5 x 10 single axle trailer in the amount of $2250.00 for recycling transportation.
Yes 6 No 0
The BOE gave Loren authority to look at the trailer at R BAR B and make the best decision.
4. Motion by Sharon second by Bobbi to approve the Social Studies Curriculum as presented.
Yes 6 No 0
5. Motion by Jodi second by LaVerne to approve the Math Curriculum as presented.
Yes 6 No 0
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by LaVerne second by Jodi to go into executive session beginning at 9:16 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 9:40 P.M. The Board extended the executive session until 9:55 P.M.
Yes 6 No 0
X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board meeting returned to open session at 9:53 P.M.
XI. B.O.E. SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH’S MEETING
1.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 9:55 P.M.
