August 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 August 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.  Members present were Angie Pfizenmaier, Marla Webster, James Peter, Mitch Innes, and Michael Renfro.  Administration present were Brady Burton, Superintendent; Marion Mazouch, High School/Middle School Principal; Jim McCormick, Olsburg Elentary Principal; Melody Pfaff, Board Clerk, .

Vice President, Angie Pfizenmaier called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Agenda was approved with the following additions:  Add 11.C. Hiring and 13.F. Out of District Requests-Executive Session.

Board and Guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Vice-President, Angie Pfizenmaier welcomed our guests.

During Open Forum Bart and Angela Anstaett addressed the Board in regards to their out of District Request.  Deb Sumerour addressed the Board in support of their request.

POSITIVE BOARD COMMENTS:

1.     Mike Renfro commented that the summer weight program went very well this year.

2.     Angie Pfizenmaier thanked Brady Burton for his hard work on the Budget.  It looks really good.

3.     Marla Webster commented that she had heard very positive comments about enrollment this year and how smooth it went.

4.     James Peter remarked that the school grounds look nice.

During recognition of students/staff Curtis Gutsch was in attendance to comment on the summer weight program.  He said there was a very good turnout this summer and that the program was a little more intense than last summer.  It is very important to recognize those students that participate and for all their hard work.  The re-location of the weight room has gone very smooth.  The Board thanked Curtis for taking time to come to the meeting and the update.

Principal reports were noted.  Enrollment seems to be holding steady this year.  Teachers at Olsburg Elementary met with the McGraw Hill representative for an in-service with the teachers to familiarize them with the new series.

During his Superintendent’s report Brady Burton updated the Board on the schedule for the beginning of the year for staff. Bus Inspections will be on Tuesday, August 9.  New teacher in-service is Friday, August 12.  All staff reports on Monday, August 15 for a breakfast and all day in-service.  Tuesday, August 16 is an all day in-service at Clay Center.  Wednesday, August 17 is an all day workday for staff.  First day of school is Thursday, August 18.  Saturday, August 20 PTO and FCCLA at Olsburg Pool and Park are hosting a back to school pool party and barbecue.  The barbecue is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and auction is at 7:30 p.m.  The pool will be open for students and families from 6:00-8:00 and from 8:00-10:00 it is open for high school students only. 

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

A.    Approved Minutes of:  August 11, 2011 Regular Board Meeting and August 18, 2011 Special Board Meeting.

B.    Approved Activity/Revenue/Expenditure Reports

C.    Approving Hiring:  Kyle Hutson-Play Assistant

Michael Renfro presented some information on area districts websites. This was in support of his idea of drawing attention to our district with a more attractive website.  The Board was very supportive of this idea.  Brady Burton will work with Michael Renfro and Kent Unruh to come up with some type of a branding for the District that is agreeable with all parties.  James Peter would like to see the banners in the gymnasium updated.  He felt new signage would enhance the looks of the gym.  Brady Burton and Marion Mazouch will meet to discuss this further.  This item was a discussion item only. No action was taken.

Warrants/Transfers were approved as presented.

Tour of Facilities Date/Time was set for Monday, August 29, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. starting at Olsburg Elementary School.

The Board adopted the recommended KASB Board Policy Updates to GAAD, GAOE, and KGD.

The Board reviewed the Board Agenda Planning/Public Participation at Board Meetings policies.

The Board designated the official spokesperson for the school district as the District Superintendent first and the Board President second for the 2011-2012 school year.

The Board did not approve the out of district request from Cody Jones.

The Board approved the out of district request from Jack Mockerman.

Future Agenda Items:

A.    Michael Renfro will report on website branding.

Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

Melody Pfaff

Board Clerk