December Board Minutes

EXCERPTS of USD #384 Regular Board of Education Meeting

On December 10, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. the School Board of USD 384 Blue Valley met in regular session.  Members present were Ivan Jones, Curt Friedrich, Jan Dreith, Carla Schroller, Marla Webster, and Russell Peterson.

The Agenda was approved with the following adjustments: Add to the Consent Agenda 10E. Accept Resignation.  Add to New Business 12E.  Proposal for District Office Sign. Pull the Warrants and Transfers from the Consent Agenda and move them to 12F.

The following Positive Board Comments were expressed:

1. The Olsburg Elementary School Program was enjoyed by everyone and all the students looked very nice.
2. Congratulations to Olsburg Elementary School administration and staff on receiving the Governor’s Achievement Award.
3. Congratulations to the basketball teams who are off to a great start.

For Recognition of Students and Staff, Ivan Jones shared with the Board members the Governors Achievement Award plaque that will be presented to the Olsburg Staff at a high school basketball game.  Also, Katie Geiger, School  Board Treasurer, was in attendance to meet the Board Members.

The Principal’s Reports were noted.

Brady Burton reminded the Board of the plans for a reception for Vicki Studer and the plans for the Staff Holiday Party.  He also discussed a new computer program to be used by the teachers called Plan Book.

Curt Friedrich will be attending the Vision 2025 meeting this month.

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

1. Approved Minutes of November 12, 2007 Regular Board Meeting and December 5, 2007 Special Board Meeting
2. Approved Activity / Revenue / Expenditures
3. Approved New Board Clerk Duties, Board Treasurer Duties and Vicki Studer as Deputy Clerk
4. Accepted the PTO Donation of a picnic table for the high school
5. Accepted Mary Parker’s resignation as Olsburg Elementary School Custodian

Dave Bogner, Accountant presented the audit report via conference call.

Brady Burton updated the Board on the plans to host a pre-school to be housed in the modular building.

The Board accepted the low bid for a 14 passenger Blue Bird Micro Bus with a gas engine, activity seats, and air conditioning from Kansas Truck.

The Superintendent’s Evaluation form was discussed.  The evaluation will take place during the January Board meeting.

The Board approved the updated Teacher Computer Loan Agreement.

The Board went into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel.  The purpose of the executive session is to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual.

The Board went into executive session to discuss negotiations.  The purpose of the executive session is to protect the districts right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest.

The Board discussed the sign for the district office.

The Board approved the warrants and transfers.

Vicki Studer,
Board Clerk