January 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 January 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.  Members present were Ivan Jones, Russell Peterson, Carla Schroller, A.G. McLean, Bruce Kaump, 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.

The Board and guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

No one addressed the Board during Open Forum.

The following Positive Board Comments were made:

1.     Ivan Jones commended the bus drivers for getting the students to school each day safely.  It is a tough job to do when the weather is like it has been.  Carla Schroller also wanted to let the Administration know that they have also been doing an excellent job in keeping students safe.

Principal Reports were noted with the following additions: Jim McCormick advised the board that a new kindergarten student had enrolled.  Jim McCormick invited the Board to attend the Olsburg Elementary Kansas Day activities, which will be held on January 29.  Tim Winter passed on an invitation from Jeanne Dowell to the Board to attend an assembly on January 25 at the high school.  This assembly will be on motivation.

During his Superintendent Report Brady Burton reminded that Board that February 24 at 4:00 p.m. is the first scheduled IBB meeting.  At that time the Team will decide future dates and times for meetings.  Bus bids for both new and used buses will be mailed out within the next week.  Brady Burton handed out information regarding missed school days and where the district stands on making up these days.  This information was for the Board to review.  If there are any Board members that feel strongly that these days need to be made up it will be placed on the February Agenda.  Information from a legislative forum that Brady Burton also attended was distributed to the Board members.  There were several comments made by the legislatures in regards to the budget shortfall.  A retirement reception date has been set for Monday, May 17 following the middle school music concert.  It will be held in the gym immediately following the concert.

Consent Agenda approved as follows:

A.    Approved Minutes of December 14, 2009

B.    Approved Activity/Revenue/Expenditure Reports

C.    Approved Resignations as of June 30, 2010:  Roxie Klocke-Middle School Teacher; Cindy Pfaff-High School Band/Vocal and Middle School Band Instructor; Dee Adkins-Food Service Director/Cook

The Board extended Brady Burton’s Superintendent contract for one year.

The Board approved using onsite Ambulance Service at only the high school varsity home football games for the 2010-2011 school year and discontinues using onsite ambulance service at high school junior varsity and middle school home football games for the 2010-2011 school year.

The Board approved replacing the middle school front entrance concrete during the 2010 summer.  The Board directed Brady Burton to get additional proposals from area companies and report back at the February meeting.

The Board approved Warrant/Transfers as presented.

The Board approved the 2010-2011 District Calendar as presented.

The Board directed Brady Burton to contact Danker Roofing and get final details/cost on the repair of the middle school roof.

Meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.

Melody Pfaff

Board Clerk