June 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 June 9, 2008, at 8:00 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 amended as follows:

Add to Consent Agenda 10D. Hirings Carly Burkdoll as head high school volleyball coach; Add to New Business E1. Disposal of 1992 GMC Bus.

The Board expressed the following Positive Comments:

1. The high school state track team did very well at the state competition.  Kendle Henry and Ryan Lund both placed.  Congratulations to all who competed.
2. The Olsburg play day and talent show was just wonderful.  It is so nice to see the students be brave enough to participate in the talent show.
3. Jeanne Dowell and the FCCLÅ students that are attending National Convention in July have been very doing fund raising.  Great to see the students earning money for their trip.
4. High school graduation was well attended and enjoyed by all.  It seems that everyone really likes the day and time change.

The Principal Reports were noted and the board was reminded that any out of district students wanting to request busing that meet the state guidelines need to turn in their paperwork by July 15.

In his Superintendent’s Report Brady Burton informed the board he will be attending a Superintendent’s summer workshop in Lawrence later this week.  He has been elected to serve on the Superintendent’s board of directors. He also informed the board of the following: The preschool fence is finished and looks very nice; Maintenance items are moving ahead as planned; The Wind for School Grants was approved and the wind turbine will be installed in the fall; The auditor will be in the district on Wednesday, June 11 to meet with the office staff and determine what our carryover will be for next year; A special board meeting needs to be set later in June to approve the transfers that the auditor recommends; Administration needs approval to dispose of a 1992 GMC 19 passenger bus; KPERS rates for retired employees that return to work will be 16.07.  No KPERS if they employees are retired and work for the same district.

In the Board Report there was nothing to report.

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

1. Approved Minutes of:

May 12, 2008 Regular Board Meeting

May 13, 2008 Special Board Meeting

2. Approved Warrants and Transfers
3. Approved Activity/Revenue/Expenditure Reports
4. Approved Hirings: Kurt Sizemore, high school social studies teacher, assistant high school football coach, and head middle school boys basketball coach;  Brad Burkdoll as high school head boys track coach; Donica Nelson as high school head girls track coach; Lori Bammerlin as high school assistant volleyball coach; Kerri Butler as 3/8 grades 5-12 vocal music instructor; Carole Marcotte as junior class sponsor; Donica Nelson as play director; Ramsey Hinkle as assistant play director; Jennifer Taylor as high school scholars bowl sponsor; Carly Burkdoll as head high school volleyball coach.
5. Approved Building Site Council Reports.
6. Approved Building 2008-2009 Site Council Membership.
7. Established School Meal Prices:
1. Grades K-4; $2.20 (No Increase)
2. Grades 5-12: $2.40 (No Increase)
3. Adults: $3.00 (No Increase)
4. Breakfast: $1.30 (No Increase)
5. Milk: $0.35 ($0.05 Increase)

8. Approved Textbook Fees: $35.00 ($5.00 Increase)
9. Approved Computer Usage Fee for Grades 9-12: $35.00 ($5.00 Increase)
10. Approved Class Fees:
1. Art: $35.00 ($5.00 Increase)
2. Vo-Ag: $35.00 (No Increase)
3. FACS: $35.00 (No Increase)
4. Business: $35.00 (No Increase)
5. Band: $12.00 (No Increase)
11. Established Mileage Rate for Reimbursement: $0.45/Mile ($0.04/Mile Increase)
12. Established Lodging Rates at $75.00 for Single and $100.00 for Double Room (No Increase)
13. Established Meal Reimbursement at $7.00/Meal or Maximum of $20.00/day (No Increase)
14. Established Substitute Pay: $85.00 ($5.00 Increase)
15. Established Petty Cash Limits:
1. Olsburg Elementary: $100.00 (No Increase)
2. District Office, Middle and High School $1,800.00 (No Increase)
16. Approved Out of District Request.

The Board approved raises for the 2008-2009 school year for classified staff, bus drivers, and administration as presented.

The Board approved the Technology Director’s contract for the 2008-2009 school year as presented.

The Board set June 25, 2008 as a Special Board Meeting to approve year-end accounting transfers.

The Board approved the surplus of the 1992 GMC 19 passenger bus.

The Board ratified the 2008-2009 Negotiated Agreement as presented.

Meeting Adjourned at 11:10 p.m.

Melody Pfaff,

Board Clerk