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 6,  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

President, Bruce Kaump called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m

The Agenda was approved with the following additions/amendments: FFA Leadership Team would not be in attendance;  Add 11.Q. Preschool Handbook; Move 11.P. Olsburg Elementary Handbook Change to 13.E.1.

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.     Carla Schroller heard very nice things about the last day of school inspite of the weather.  Talent show at OES was fantastic.

2.     Bruce Kaump mentioned that the middle school promotion and middle school program went very well.

3.     Russell Peterson commended those students that earned academic awards and those that qualified for state track.

4.     A.G. McLean said that kids performed well at state track.

During RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS/STAFF:  FFA Leadership Team was not able to attend.  Outgoing Board members will be recognized later as Ivan Jones is not in attendance yet.

Principal Reports were noted.

During his Superintendent’s Report Brady Burton informed the Board of a few maintenance items that will be taken care of at Olsburg Elementary School over the summer along with laying carpet in two of the classrooms.  The weight room has been moved and maintenance is currently working on setting up the relocated classrooms.  Brady Burton attended the FFA state convention in Manhattan.  It was a very good program and many Blue Valley students participated.

Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

A.   Approved Minutes of:  May 9, 2011 Regular Board Meeting

                                      May 18, 2011 Special Board Meeting

                                      May 18, 2011 Special Board Meeting

B.   Approved Activity / Revenue / Expenditure Reports

C.   Approved Out of District Requests:  Reid Shipman, Taliesin Hutson, Zebulon Hutson, Kathryn Hutson, Rebekah Purvis, Will Johnson, and Grace Johnson

D.   Approved 2011-2012 District House Rental Contract:  Christopher and Kerri Butler

E.   Approved Building Annual Site Council Reports

F.   Approved Building 2011-2012 Site Council Memberships

G.   Approved Mileage Rate for Reimbursement: $0.50 per mile

H.   Approved Meal Reimbursement at $7.00/meal or maximum of $20/day

I.    Approved Substitute Teacher Pay: $90.00/day

J. Approved Petty Cash Limits:

1.     Olsburg:  $100.00

2.     District Office, Middle and High Schools:  $1,800.00

K.    Approved School Meal Prices

1.     Grades K-4 - $2.30

2.     Grades 5-12 - $2.50

3.     Adults - $3.10

4.     Breakfast - $1.30 – K-12;  $1.60 – Adults

5.     Milk/Juice - $0.40

L.    Approved Textbook Fees – K-12 - $40.00

M.   Approved Computer Usage Fee – 9-12 - $40.00

N.    Approved Activity Fee 9-12 - $40.00

O.    Approved Class Fees

1.     Art Classes - $35.00

2.     Vo-Ag Classes - $35.00 (Excluded Classes: Animal Science, Plant & Soil Science)

3.     FACS Classes - $35.00 (Excluded Classes: Career, Personal, & Life Planning)

4.     Business Classes - $35.00 (Excluded Classes: In House Training and Publications)

5.     Band - $12.00

Q.    Approved preschool handbook changes

Nonrenewal of a nontenured teacher resolution was approved as follows:

MOTION FOR FINAL ACTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN REGARD TO THE NONRENEWAL OF A NONTENURED TEACHER’S CONTRACT

            Mr. President, I move the adoption of the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

            WHEARAS, the 6 day of June, 2011, the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 384, Riley County, Kansas, by resolution duly adopted, took action to notify Cara Malone, of the board’s intent to nonrenew her contract as a teacher for the 2011-2012 school year; and

            WHEARAS, the clerk of the Board of Education gave written notice to Cara Malone on the 10 day of May, 2011, that it was the intent of the board of education to nonrenew her contract for the 2011-2012 school year; and

            WHEREAS, after extensive consideration and thorough discussion, the board has determined that the matter should be resolved as follows:

            NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 384, RILEY COUNTY, KANSAS:

            Section 1.  That the contract of Cara Malone be nonrenewed for the 2011-2012 school year;

            Section 2.  That the clerk of the Board of Education give, personally or by United States mail, Cara Malone a signed copy of this resolution.

            ADOPTED by the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 384, Riley County, Kansas, the 6 day of June, 2011.

Joseph Zimmer was hired as the High School math teacher for the 2011-2012 school year.

Brady Burton presented information to the Board regarding the financing of the roof and 360-energy solutions project. No action was taken.

Warrants/Transfers were approved as presented.

An executive session was held to discuss 2011-2012 negotiations.

The Board Ratified the 2011-2012 Negotiated Agreement.

The Board approved giving all 2011-2012 employees a 3% one-time retention bonus based on their total 2011-2012 salaries.  This bonus will be paid on July 15, 2011 in a separate payroll check with all deductions taken out except for health insurance and section 125 deductions.

President Bruce Kaump presented plaques to Ivan Jones for his eight years of service, to Carla Schroller for her four years of service, and to Russell Peterson for his four years of service.  Carla and Russell also have past year’s experience.  The Board thanked them for their service to USD #384.

Brady Burton presented information regarding propane bids.  Bids have not been sent out the last couple of years as Brady has been working with a company in watching the market and locking it in at a low price.  The Board directed Brady Burton to contact local propane vendors to research this matter further.  This item will be addressed at the July 2011 meeting.

The Board approved the Olsburg Elementary School Handbook Change as presented.

An executive session was held to discuss Personnel.  No action was taken.

Future Agenda Items:

A.    Propane Bids

B.    KASB Board Training

Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.

Melody Pfaff

Board Clerk