January Board of Education Minutes
U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls
Board of Education Meeting
January 11, 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 LaVerne Clark second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the agenda as presented.
Yes 7 No 0
III. CONSENT AGENDA
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- Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings.
- Approve Treasurer’s Report and Approval of Warrants.
- Receive Keystone Board Meeting Report.
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Motion by Jody Lockhart second by Sharon Sweeney to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Yes 7 No 0
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR WRITTEN
None.
V. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS
Seth Cooper spoke concerning track practices and whether there is a plan for
the track.
Daryl Sales spoke on behalf of Charles Stutesman regarding snow removal
around the school.
VI. PRINCIPAL BUILDING REPORTS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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- Susan Grey spoke regarding the middle school boys basketball games; MAP testing has been completed; the music program was conducted on December 15th; CPR training for the Crisis Team was completed on January 11th; and plans are being made for the State Assessment Celebration.
- Jacques Molleker spoke regarding MAP testing results; the teacher in-service on January 4th with regards to MTSS; state assessment dates are set for the high school; basketball is back in full swing; the scholars bowl students are becoming more competitive; and Mr. Feldkamp covered the school budget at the joint site council meeting.
- Loren Feldkamp spoke regarding the cancellation of the Budget Exploratory Meeting on January 6th due to the weather; the Recreation Commission and the usage of the new fitness center; four “snow days” have been used so far this year; gifts to the school and advertising; tables in the commons area of the new addition; the construction project budget; and the athletic cost sheet.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. John Kearney spoke regarding the status of the new addition building project.
2. Jacques Molleker provided an update on the use of a high school modified block schedule or a traditional 7-period schedule for next school year.
3. The Board discussed the 2010-2011 school calendar.
4. The Board discussed the ISG new addition technology proposal.
5. The Board discussed Board Policy concerning donations and gifts.
VII. ACTION ITEMS
1. Motion by Bobbi Kearney second by Daryl Sales to approve the reduction of the mileage reimbursement to $.50 per mile.
Yes 7 No 0
2. Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the locker bid from School Specialty in the amount of $16,443.00 for 122 lockers.
Yes 7 No 0
3. No action was taken with regard to a three (3) year agreement between Washburn Tech and the District.
4. Motion by Daryl Sales second by Jody Lockhart to approve the suspension of the Industrial Arts Program for two years beginning with the 2010-2011 school year.
Yes 7 No 0
5. Motion by Bobbi Kearney second by Daryl Sales to approve the elimination of the self-serve salad bar for the 2010-2011 school year.
Yes 7 No 0
6. Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Jody Lockhart to approve the elimination of transportation for the CLC program for the 2010-2011 school year.
Yes 7 No 0
7. Motion by Sharon Sweeney second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the reduction of the Parents As Teachers Program by eliminating one and one-half (1 ½) units, leaving two units remaining for the 2010-2011 school year and to evaluate the amount of units on a year to year basis.
Yes 7 No 0
8. Motion by Sharon Sweeney second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the elimination of the Service Learning Program and the requirements for graduation for the 2010-2011 school year.
Yes 6 No 1 Daryl Sales opposed.
9. No action was taken to eliminate one (1) District Aide position for the 2010-2011 school year.
10. Motion by Jody Lockhart second by Sharon Sweeney to approve the elimination of the Curriculum Leadership Institute contract for the 2010- 2011 school year.
Yes 7 No 0
11. Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Jody Lockhart to approve the reduction of overtime expenses via the CLC Program beginning the 2010-2011 school year.
Yes 7 No 0
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Jody Lockhart to go into executive session beginning at 8:34 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 9:00 P.M. The Board extended the executive session until 9:30 P.M. The Board extended the executive session until 10:00 P.M. The Board extended the executive session until 10:15 P.M. The Board extended the executive session until 10:25 P.M.
Yes 7 No 0
X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board meeting returned to open session at 10:25 P.M.
A Motion and Resolution in Regard to Non-Renewal of Tenured Teacher’s Contract was read and signed after the return to open session.
XI. B.O.E. SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH’S MEETING
None.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 10:30 P.M.
