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 14,  2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.  Members present were Ivan Jones, Curt Friedrich,  Deb Williams, Russell Peterson, Jan Dreith, Marla Webster, and Carla Schroller.

The Agenda was amended as follows:
Add to the Consent Agenda 10E. Approve expenses allowed up to $2000 per board policy.  Add to the Consent Agenda 10G. Out of District Request.  Add to New Business 12C2. Renewal of Certified Teaching Staff-Executive Session.

The Board expressed the following positive comments:

1. The High School play is going to be a very funny, cute play.  Everyone should look forward to attending.
2. Congratulations to the music department on their Twin Valley League rating.  A job well done.
3. Congratulations to Tara Pfaff and Kendle Henry for making all academic all - state 1A team for basketball.
4. Congratulations to Lauren Henry for making the all-state 1A first team for in basketball
5. Callie Williams has just finished up her Introductory to Education Class for credit toward her education degree with Jim McCormick and LuAnn Lund at Olsburg Elementary and loved every minute of it.

In Recognition of students and staff the board recognized the MSLS for their participation in the Greenbush sponsored event this year.  This is the second year that the middle school has participated.

In the Principal Reports  Tim Winter and Megan Walters have been enrolling students for the 2008-2009 with students and parents attending. Freshman Orientation was held on Thursday, April 11 with 25 out of 29 parents attending.  Jim McCormick noted that termites have been found at Olsburg Elementary in the kindergarten room.

In  his  Superintendent’s Report Brady Burton informed the board  that furniture has been purchased for the preschool.  The Section 125 provider has been changed from Security Benefits to American Fidelity due to changes in Security Benefits. New student insurance is being looked at.  Brady Burton also informed the board of the budget being republished.  A letter is being sent surveying patrons about receiving the district newsletter in the mail.

In the Board Report Curt Friedrich informed the board that he will not be attending the Vision 2025 meeting this month.

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

A .Approved minutes of:  March 10, 2008 Regular Board Meeting
B. Approved Warrants and Transfers
C. Approved Activit/Revenue/Expenditure Reports
D. Approved Hirings-Summer Custodian/Maintenance-Jeanne Dowell and Tim Kilgore
E. Approved Out-Of-State Travel Request from FCCLA-Approved Expenses Up To $2,000
F. Approved Resignations:Roxanne Klocke, Assistant Play Director; Leigh Gritten, Assistant MS Volleyball Coach; Bridgett Henry, HS Head Volleyball Coach; Cynthia Pfaff, Senior Class Sponser; Jeanette Schuler, Lunch Duty Supervisor;
G.Approved Out of District Request

Classified Sick and Vacation Leave policy was reviewed.  The Board requested Brady Burton bring more information to the May meeting.

Jennifer Taylor was in attendance to present information on A Kansas Wind For School Grant she has applied for.

Approval was given to include sixth graders participation in Middle School sports.

Ivan Jones and Curt Friedrich will be board representatives for high school graduation.  Ivan Jones and Carla Schroller will be board representatives for middle school promotion.

Approval was given to renew all certified teaching staff for the 2008-2009 school year.

Approval was given to adopt the  2008-2009 learning materials for Health, Spanish, and Vo-Ag.

Meeting Adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

Melody
Board Clerk