June BOE Minutes
4 Meetings
Valley Falls
U.S.D. #338
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
June 2, 2008
Vocal Music Room
Special Meeting 6:00 P.M.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President, Paul Brown in the vocal music room at
6:00 P.M.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Jody Lockhart and second by Lavern Clark to appoint adopt the agenda without changes.
Yes 6 No 0
III. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS
No comments from patrons or guests.
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. None
V. ACTION ITEMS
1. Motion to Appoint Deputy Clerk for Special Board of Education Meeting
Motion by Charlie Bartlett and second by Bobbi Kearney to appoint Jacques Molleker as Deputy Clerk for this special board meeting.
Yes 6 No 0
2. Recommendation to Hire Architect for Bond Issue Construction Project
Mark Lieb presented his proposal for the construction project to the board.
Motion by Lavern Clark and second by Charlie Bartlett to hire Mark Lieb as the architect for the bond issue construction project.
Yes 6 No 0
3. Recommendation to Hire Elementary Counselor
Jody Lockhart left the meeting at 6:10 P.M.
Motion by Richard Malm and second by Charlie Bartlett to hire Rhonda Sayles as the Elementary Counselor for the 08-09 school year.
Yes 5 No 0
Jody Lockhart returns to the meeting at 6:15 P.M.
4. Recommendation to Hire High School Spanish/Social Studies Teacher
Motion by Richard Malm and second by Lavern Clark to hire Jennifer Guffey as the High School Spanish/Social Studies Teacher for the 08-09 school year.
Yes 6 No 0
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Lavern Clark and second by Richard Malm to go into executive session beginning at 6:23 P.M and return to open session in this room at 6:33 P.M. The Board extended the session until 6:37 P.M.
Yes 6 No 0
VII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board returned to open session at 6:37 P.M.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President, Paul Brown at 6:39 P.M.
U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls
Board of Education Meeting
June 9, 2008
7:00 P.M.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President, Paul Brown at 7:00 P.M. in the vocal music room.
Present: Paul Brown, LaVerne Clark, Jody Lockhart, Bobbi Kearney, Richard Malm, David Grove and Brenda Henson.
Absent: Charley Bartlett and Larry Martin.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Jody Lockhart to approve the agenda as amended.
Yes 5 No 0
III. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approve minutes of previous meeting.
2. Approve Treasurer’s Report and Approval of Warrants.
3. Receive NEKESC Board Meeting Report.
Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Yes 5 No 0
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS, REPORTS, AND/OR WRITTEN
A thank you note was received from David Grove.
V. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS
Mike Glissman spoke regarding softball and baseball coaching positions and the pay schedule.
VI. PRINCIPAL BUILDING REPORTS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
1. Susan Grey spoke regarding summer school beginning. There are 58 students attending K-8. Building reports have been completed and submitted. Rhonda Sayles is working with Vic Hegarty.
2. Jacques Molleker indicated his building reports had been completed, but had not been submitted yet. The high school has 19 students attending summer school. Sixteen students are taking driver’s education. Kelly Sullivan is working with Vic Hegarty. Sports camps will be taking place soon.
3. Mr. Grove spoke regarding the administrative meeting on June 8th regarding district goals. It was a productive meeting.
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. The Board received a presentation of a telephone system, digital camera system, and electronic access by Alexander Open Systems (AOS).
2. The Board discussed the ground breaking ceremony.
3. The Board discussed the proposed fees for the 2008-2009 school year.
4. The Board discussed the mill levy for the 2008-2009 school year.
5. The Board reviewed Policy Section J (Students), Section K (Public Relations) and Section L (Relations/Organization).
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
1. Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Bobbi Kearney to hire an additional third
grade teacher for the 2008-2009 school year.
Yes 4 No 1
Richard Malm was opposed.
2. Motion by Richard Malm second by LaVerne Clark to approve the
authorization of the resolution for the bond sale.
Yes 5 No 0
3. Motion by Jody Lockhart second by Richard Malm to pay the KASB dues for
the 2008-2009 school year.
Yes 5 No 0
4. Motion by Richard Malm second by Jody Lockhart to approve Jennifer Guffey as high school knowledge bowl sponsor for the 2008-2009 school year.
Yes 5 No 0
5. Motion by Bobbi Kearney second by LaVerne Clark to approve the student
and faculty handbooks for the 2008-2009 school year with modifications.
Yes 5 No 0
6. Motion by Richard Malm second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the republishing
of the 2007-2008 District budget. The State re-calculated the state aid special
education money, and it increased by $38,491.00.
Yes 5 No 0
7. Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Bobbi Kearney to approve a payment to
David Grove for 90 days of unused sick leave at a rate of $30.00 a day.
Yes 5 No 0
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Jody Lockhart to go into executive session beginning at 8:55 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 9:30 P.M. The Board extended the executive session until 9:40 P.M.
Yes 5 No 0
X. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
The Board meeting returned to open session at 9:45 P.M.
XI. B.O.E. SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH’S MEETING
1. None.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 11:00 P.M.
Valley Falls
U.S.D. #338
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
June 23, 2008
Library
Special Meeting 7:00 P.M.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President, Paul Brown, at 7:00 PM in the library.
Present: Charley Bartlett, Paul Brown, Bobbi Kearney, Jody Lockhart, Richard Malm, LaVerne Clark, David Grove, and Cyrena Burghart.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Jody Lockhart to approve the agenda as presented.
III. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS
None
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Technology presentations by the companies of ISG Technology and AOS (Alexander Open Systems) for new telephone, camera, and electronic access systems
Presentations were made by representatives from ISG and AOS.
Larry Martin arrived at 7:06 PM.
2. End of Year Budget Review
Dr. Harry Austin reviewed the end of the year budget figures.
3. Further Discussion of Ground Breaking Ceremony
The Ground Breaking Ceremony will be July 9, 2008, at 6:30 PM at the site of the new Industrial Arts Building. Bobbi Kearney and Jody Lockhart will organize a thank you dinner to be held during the ceremony.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Larry Martin second by Jody Lockhart to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for nonelected personnel to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. The Board will reconvene in this room at 9:45 PM.
Yes 7 No 0
The Board returned to open session at 9:45 PM.
V. ACTION ITEM
1. Approval of Salary Increases for Classified and Administrative Personnel
Motion by Larry Martin second by Charley Bartlett to increase the K-8 Principal base salary by 4% for Susan Grey.
Yes 7 No 0
Motion by Larry Martin second by LaVerne Clark to increase the High School Principal base salary by 4% for Jacques Molleker.
Yes 7 No 0
The Board will meet with the principals in August to discuss goals and implementing performance based appraisals.
Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Bobbi Kearney to give hourly classified employees a $.50 per hour raise and salaried classified employees a $1,000 per year raise. The CLC Coordinator/Tutor position is not included in these raises and will be discussed at the June 30, 2008, Special Board Meeting after receiving clarity on the position.
Yes 7 No 0
2. Approval to Raise Meal Prices for 08-09 School Year
Motion by LaVerne Clark second with Jody Lockhart to approve an increase of $.15 per meal and increase the extra milk price by $.05.
Yes 7 No 0
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Larry Martin second by Bobbi Kearney to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for nonelected personnel to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. The Board will reconvene in this room at 10:15 PM.
Yes 7 No 0
The Board extended the executive session until 10:25 PM. The Board returned to open session at 10:22 PM.
3. Recommendation to Hire District Teacher Aide Positions and Third Grade Teacher for 08-09 School Year
Motion by Richard Malm second by Jody Lockhart to hire Jo Tichenor and Angela Rupp as Teacher Aides for the 2008-09 school year.
Yes 7 No 0
Motion by Charley Bartlett second by Jody Lockhart to hire Michele Herring as 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2008-09 school year.
Yes 7 No 0
4. Recommendation to Hire High School Girls Assistant Basketball Coach for 08-09 School Year
Motion by Richard Malm second by Jody Lockhart to hire Katie Metzger as High School Girls Assistant Basketball Coach for the 2008-09 school year.
Yes 7 No 0
Jody Lockhart left the room for Action Item #5.
5. Board Consideration of Recommendation to Fill Vacancy on Recreation Commission
Motion by Bobbi Kearney second by Richard Malm to confirm the appointment of Lori Glissman to the Recreation Commission.
Yes 6 No 0
6. Board Approval to Build Additional Shed for Kitchen Storage
This item was tabled until the June 30th meeting awaiting cost estimates.
7. Board Approval of the Negotiated Agreement for the 08-09 School Year
Motion by Charley Bartlett second by Bobbi Kearney to accept the Negotiated Agreement for the 2008-09 school year as proposed.
Yes 7 No 0
8. Review Bids for a New Telephone System, a New Camera System, and a New Electronic Access Security System
By consensus, the Board will ask ISG and AOS to rebid the project using similar specifications.
There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on June 30, 2008, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will begin with a walk-through of the buildings.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 10:40 PM.
Valley Falls
U.S.D. #338
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
June 30, 2008
Library
Special Meeting 6:00 P.M.
Minutes
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President, Paul Brown, at 6:02 PM in the library.
Present: Charley Bartlett, Paul Brown, Larry Martin, Jody Lockhart, Richard Malm, LaVerne Clark, David Grove, and Cyrena Burghart.
Motion by Jody Lockhart second by LaVerne Clark to take a tour of the facilities.
Yes 6 No 0
Bobbi Kearney arrived at the tour at 6:25 PM.
The Board returned to the Library at 6:48 PM.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Bobbi Kearney to approve the agenda as presented.
Yes 7 No 0
III. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS
None
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
V. ACTION ITEM
1. Board Approval of new telephone system, new camera system, and an electronic access system
Motion by Richard Malm second by LaVerne Clark to purchase the telephone, camera, and electronic access systems from ISG at a cost of $175,477.
Yes 7 No 0
2. Board Approval to Build Additional Storage Area for Food Service
Motion by LaVerne Clark second by Richard Malm to purchase a 12x12’ or 12x14’ portable storage building.
Yes 7 No 0
3. Further Approval Needed for Classified Salary Increases
Motion by Larry Martin second by Bobbi Kearney to increase the CLC Coordinator salary to $16,300 for the 2008-09 school year and the Tutoring/ISS hourly rate will remain at $13.00 per hour.
Yes 7 No 0
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Jody Lockhart second by LaVerne Clark to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for nonelected personnel to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. The Board will reconvene in this room at 8:45 PM.
Yes 7 No 0
The Board returned to open session at 8:43 PM.
The Board discussed the Ground Breaking Ceremony and BBQ Dinner to be held on July 9, 2008.
There will be a Special Board of Education meeting on July 21st at 6:00 PM.
The August 11, 2008 Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:15 PM with a KASB Webinar.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by the President at 8:57 PM.
June BOE Minutes
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