April Board Minutes

EXCERPTS of USD #384 Regular Board of Education Meeting

A Regular Board of Education meeting for USD #384 Blue Valley was held on April 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.  Members present were Ivan Jones, Marla Webster, Russell Peterson, Carla Schroller, A.G. McLean, Bruce Kaump, and Angie Pfizenmaier.  Administration present were Brady Burton, Superintendent; Tim Winter, High School and Middle School Principal; Jim McCormick, Olsburg Elementary School Principal; Melody Pfaff, Board Clerk

The Agenda was approved.

Board and Guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

President, Ivan Jones Welcomed Guests.

No one addressed the Board during Open Forum.

POSITIVE BOARD COMMENTS:

1.     Angie Pfizenmaier commended the staff and students for all their hard work on the Kansas Assessments.  The preliminary results appear to be outstanding.

2.     A.G. McLean congratulated Brad Fiegener for his second placing at the state science fair in Wichita.

3.     Marla Webster enjoyed the play and meal.

4.     Ivan Jones complimented George Berstler for doing an excellent job taking care of the grounds.

5.     Cindy Pfaff and band was congratulated for their performance at the TVL music festival.

6.     Carla Schroller congratulated the middle school scholars bowl team for placing at the Marysville tournament.  The A Team placed third and the B Team placed fourth.  They had a very successful year.  A job well done.

During Recognition of Students/Staff Brad Fiegener was in attendance to be recognized for his science exhibit placing second at the state science fair in Wichita.  He gave the Board an overview of his exhibit, which was a blade design for a wind turbine.  Brad worked very hard on his project and very much earned his second place medal.  The Board congratulated him for his accomplishment.

The Principal Reports were noted with the following addition: Tim Winter added that the Twin Valley recognized an all-academic team.  Blue Valley had seven individuals make this team.

During the Superintendent Report Brady Burton informed the Board that the middle school roof work is progressing. The new bus has been delivered and is ready to be used.  He reminded the Board that the next IBB meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 15 at 4:00 in the middle school lab.  The date for the retirement reception the district is hosting is Monday, May 17 following the middle school concert.  Please plan to attend.

During the Board Report the Board was reminded that the Spring Regional Meeting is going to be held at Riley County High School on Wednesday, April 28.  Marla Webster, Carla Schroller, Bruce Kaump, and Brady Burton are planning to attend.

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

A.    Approved Minutes of March 8, 2010

B.    Approved Activity/Revenue/Expenditure Reports

C.    Approved Resignation-Carly Burkdoll as head high school volleyball coach for the 2010-2011 school year.

D.    Approved Hirings:  Kelsey Nelson as assistant high school basketball coach for the 2010-2011 school year; Becky Nelson as halftime middle school math teacher for the 2010-2011 school year.

E.    Approved Out of State Request for FCCLA to Nationals held in Chicago in July 2010  and to reimburse $500 for expenses per board policy

F.     Approved Out of District Request – Taliesin Hutson and Zebulon Hutson

The Board reviewed the results of the Board Self-Evaluation.  It was discussed whether this was something the Board wanted to continue doing.  It was the consensus of the Board to continue this evaluation next year.

Warrants/Transfers were approved as presented.

Board Representatives for high school graduation and middle school promotion were appointed. Ivan Jones and Marla Webster will represent the Board of Education at the high school graduation.  Marla Webster and A.G. McLean will representative the Board of Education at the middle school Promotion.

2010-2011 Student Handbooks changes were approved as presented.

The Board approved the Disposal of Bus #93AB1.

The Board approved Renewal of Certified Staff for 2010-2011 school year.

During the Budget discussion Brady Burton informed the Board that the district insurance rates increase is .62% for the 2010-2011 school year.  This is really good news.  The Legislature reconvenes on April 28. It will be at least May before we know anything for sure about budget cuts for this year or for the 2010-2011 school year.

Future Agenda Items:

A.    Negotiations

Meeting Adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Melody Pfaff

Board Clerk