April Board of Education Minutes
U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls
Board of Education Special Meeting
April 5, 2010
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 Henson.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Jody Lockhart second by John Shipley to approve the agenda as presented.
Yes 7 No 0
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Bobbi Kearney second by Jody Lockhart to go into executive session beginning at 6:36 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 7:00 P.M. The Board extended the executive session until 8:00 P.M.
Yes 7 No 0
IV. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board meeting returned to open session at 7:55 P.M.
V. ACTION ITEMS
Motion by Bobbi Kearney second by John Shipley to approve Rhonda Sayles as the 2010-2011 Grade 7-12 Counselor.
Yes 4 No 3
LaVerne Clark and Sharon Sweeney voted “no”. Daryl Sales abstained, therefore was a “no” vote per K.S.A. 72-8205.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 7:56 P.M.
U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls
Board of Education Meeting
April 12, 2010
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, Sharon Sweeney, Loren Feldkamp and Brenda Lloyd.
Absent: Bobbi Kearney
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by John Shipley second by LaVerne Clark 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.
LaVerne questioned the 3 computer PO’s. Mr. Feldkamp said they were all taken out of REAP money.
3. Receive Keystone Board Meeting Report.
4. Receive CCC Minutes.
5. Receive Site Council Minutes.
Motion by Jody Lockhart second by Sharon Sweeney to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Yes 6 No 0
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR WRITTEN
None.
V. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS
Jeri Clark spoke about the benefit golf tournament that the Recreation Commission is hosting on May 8th. All proceeds will go to the Pre-K playground equipment and the fitness room equipment.
Susan Grey introduced Carolyn Elias, elementary site council member.
VI. PRINCIPAL BUILDING REPORTS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
1. Susan Grey spoke regarding middle school knowledge bowl and track; state assessments; the PTO Carnival and Health Fair; curriculum; 8th grade promotion; and Concert and Community Nights.
2. Jacques Molleker spoke regarding state testing; prom; music solos and ensembles; dance team and cheer tryouts; the honors banquet; speech and drama regionals; Washburn Tech; baseball, track and softball; pre-enrollment; and adjustments to the student handbooks.
3. Loren Feldkamp spoke regarding Valley Falls History Day; a scrubber for the new addition; a Fire Marshall update; a health insurance update; accounts receivable; legislative request and school finance; House Bill 2739; Senate Bill 362; and state assessment success.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. John Kearney gave a building construction update regarding the new addition.
2. Jordan Rider spoke to the Board regarding Met Life opportunities for USD 338.
3. The Board discussed the possible sale of the International Utility Tractor.
4. The Board discussed the 2010-2011 school year calendar.
5. The Board discussed the budget and reviewed the capital construction project and the end of the year projections.
6. The Board discussed Washburn Tech Institute.
7. The Board discussed Bus #9 and the estimate on the transmission repair.
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
1. Motion by Sharon Sweeney second by Daryl Sales to approve the remaining ISG contract expenditures in the amount of $34,462.00.
Yes 6 No 0
2. Motion by Jody Lockhart second by John Shipley to approve the Kansas Association of School Boards Legal Assistance Fund Membership for 2010-2011 and KASB Annual Membership for 2010-2011.
Yes 6 No 0
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Jody Lockhart to go into executive session beginning at 7:35 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 8:05 P.M. The Board extended the executive session until 8:55 P.M.
Yes 6 No 0
X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board meeting returned to open session at 8:55 P.M.
XI. B.O.E. SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH’S MEETING
1. New building walk through at 6:30
2. Track
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 8:57 P.M.
