EXCERPTS of USD #384 Regular Board of Education Meeting

 

A Regular Board of Education meeting for USD #384 Blue Valley was held on February 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.  Members present were Bruce Kaump, Angie Pfizenmaier, Ivan Jones, Marla Webster, Russell Peterson, Carla Schroller, A.G. McLean.  Administration present were Brady Burton, Superintendent;  Marion Mazouch, High School and Middle School Principal; Jim McCormick, Olsburg Elementary School Principal; Melody Pfaff, Board Clerk

 

The Agenda was approved with the following additions:  Add 11.D. Hiring; 11.E. Riley County Mitigation Plan; 13.F. Disposal of Property; 13.G. Negotiations-Executive Session.

 

Board and guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

President, Bruce Kaump welcomed our guests.

 

No one addressed the Board during Open Forum.

 

POSITIVE BOARD COMMENTS:

1.     Ivan Jones commented on the publicity that was received from the Wichita Eagle regarding school rankings.

2.     Bruce Kaump commended Marion Mazouch and Bridgett Henry for a job well done hosting the middle school tournament.

3.     Angie Pfizenmaier mentioned that a good job was done clearing parking lots and walkways during the recent snow.

4.     Carla Schroller commented on the success of the Kansas Day festivities at Olsburg Elementary.

5.     Carla Schroller thanked the Pfaff family for designating a scholarship in memory of Randy Pfaff.

6.     Angie Pfizenmaier commented that the state assessment recognition was very nice.

 

No one was in attendance to be recognized during Recognition of Students/Staff.

 

Principal Reports were noted.  In addition Jim McCormick updated the Board that the new lunch tables at Olsburg are great and very easy to use.  Also, Olsburg Elementary has added 12 minutes of instructional time into their school day to make-up for lost school days due to snow.

 

During his Superintendent Report Brady Burton informed the Board that the deadline to complete state assessments has been extended to May 2 due to missed school days because of snow. Brady Burton and Jim McCormick are in the process of screening 4^th grade applications.  Interview process will begin later this month.  Brady Burton reminded the Board that an IBB meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 24 at 4:00 in the Middle School lab.  Katie Geiger will be on maternity leave until early April.  Roxanne Klocke and Sheryl Richter will be filling in during her absence.

 

During the Board Report Bruce Kaump presented a letter from Gail Wetter thanking the Board for designating the Roepke Fund for the ball field renovations.

 

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

A.    Approved Minutes of January 17, 2011

B.    Approved Activity/Revenue/Expenditure Reports

C.    Approved Out of State Field Trip Request –Art class to Kansas City, Missouri

D.    Approved Hiring: Jamie Owensby- Part-time kindergarten aide

E.    Approved Riley County Mitigation Plan

 

Board Goals were reviewed.

 

The investment grade audit with 360 Energy Solutions was approved.

 

Jim McCormick’s Principal Contract was extended one year.

 

Marion Mazouch’s Principal Contract for middle school/high school principal was approved to be placed on a two-year contract.

 

The Board approved making April 22 a full school day due to lost school days because of snow.

 

The Board directed Brady Burton to ask teachers for the March 18 Inservice date to be changed to a full school day.  Brady Burton will report back to the Board once he gets a response from the teachers.

 

The Board approved the disposal of property from Brady Burton.  Bus 96-1 will be sold through Purple Wave.

 

Negotiations were discussed in executive session. The purpose of the executive session is to protect the district’s privacy right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest.

 

Future Agenda Items:

A.    Teacher Evaluations

B.    Negotiations

C.    Real Estate

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

Melody Pfaff

Board Clerk