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

The Agenda was approved with the following adjustments:  Add to the Consent Agenda 10E. Out of District Request and 10F. Building Goals for Multi Year Professional Development Plan.

The Board expressed the following positive comments:

1. Buildings look fantastic for the TVL Tournament.
2. Tammie Henry and cheerleaders have done an awesome job in the spirit department during the TVL Tournmanet.
3. Cooks have maintained a positive attitude about patrons using their facilities during the TVL Tournament.  The food has been wonderful.
4. Paintings on the front windows of the High School look neat for our TVL visitors.
5. Mr. Mazouch and administration have done an excellent job manning the TVL Tournament.  Everything is running very smooth thanks to everyone’s help.

For Recognition of Students and Staff, George Bissette, Deb Sumerour, Mary Parker, and Dee Adkins were in attendance to be recognized for all their hard work during the ice storm.  Their performance made it possible to keep operating the shelter that was set up at the High School.

The Princpal’s Reports were noted.

In his Superintendent’s Report Brady Burton reminded the Board of the Holiday party being rescheduled for Saturday, February 2.  Also, Vicki Studer will be recognized for her many years of service to the District.  He also informed the Board of a Superintendent luncheon he attended on January 3 regarding school finance.

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

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:
A.  Approved Minutes of:  December 10, 2007 Regular Board Meeting
B.  Approved Warrants and Transfers
C.  Approved Activity / Revenue / Expenditure Reports
D.  Approved Hiring Ricki Hasenbank as custodian

1. Approved Out Of District Request
2. Approved Updated Goals of Multi Year Professional Development Plan.

Marlise Tiffany and Wes Topel presented information on the proposed preschool.

Due to the ice storm in December and missed school days, April 21 will be a normal school day instead of a vacation day.  Also, five minutes will be added to each day at Olsburg Elementary School beginning on Monday, January 21.  Upon approval from BVEA, school will be in session on February 15.

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

Meeting Adjourned at 10:42 p.m.

Melody Pfaff,
Board Clerk