A Regular Board of Education meeting for USD #384 Blue Valley was held on June 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.  Members present were Ivan Jones, Marla Webster, Russell Peterson, Carla Schroller, A.G. McLean, Bruce Kaump, Angie Pfizenmaier.  Administration present were Brady Burton, Melody Pfaff, Board Clerk

 

The Agenda was approved with the following additions:  Add I. Pottawatomie County Mitigation Plan; Add two more supplemental hirings to 11M. Hirings.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the Board and Guests.

 

President, Ivan Jones, Welcomed Guests.

 

No one addressed the Board during Open Forum.

 

POSITIVE BOARD COMMENTS:

1.     Carla commented that she thought all the schools had really nice days and that the Olsburg Elementary talent show was awesome.

2.     Ivan Jones wanted to thank the sponsors who took the seniors on sneak.  All had a good time and the sponsors should be commended for taking on this responsibility.

3.     Bruce Kaump commented that the format change for 8^th grade promotion and awards was very nice.  It was nice to see the students being recognized for academics.

 

During RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS/STAFF Annie Ross was in attendance to be recognized for qualifying and competing at state in the 400 meter.  She placed 12^th at state.  She also was congratulated for breaking the Blue Valley school record at regional competition.  She thanked the Board for allowing her to go to state and for their support.  The Board congratulated her for her success.

 

Principal Reports were noted with no additions.

 

During his Superintendent’s Report Brady Burton presented to the Board a letter he had written to the City of Randolph regarding the high water bill that the district paid in May that was due to a leak at the high school.

 

Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

A.    Approved Minutes of:  May 10, 2010

B.    Approved Activity/Revenue/Expenditure Reports

C.    Approved Out of District Student Requests:  Dalton Force, Reid Shipman, Katy Plummer and Kelsi Burney

D.    Approved 2010-2011 Superintendent’s House Rental Contract with Christopher and Kerri Butler for the period of July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011

E.    Approved 2009-2010 Building Annual Site Council Reports

F.     Approved 2010-2011 Site Council Memberships

G.    Established Mileage Rate for Reimbursement at $0.50 per mile

H.    Established Lodging Rates at $75.00 for Single and $100.00 for Double Room

I.      Established Meal Reimbursement at $7.00/meal or maximum of $20.00/day

J.      Approved Substitute Teacher Pay at $85.00/Day

K.    Established Petty Cash Limits:

1.     Olsburg Elementary: $100.00

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

L.    Approved Resignations:  Ashley Higday-High School Cheerleading Sponsor; Tammie Henry-High School Pep Club Sponsor; Ramsey Hinkle-Senior Class Sponsor; Judy Shultz-Junior Class Sponsor; Jeanne Dowell-High School Lunchroom Duty; Carole Marcotte-Freshman Class Sponsor; Kurt Sizemore-Middle School Basketball Head Coach

M.   Approved Hirings: Matt VanSchenkhof-High School Volleyball Head Coach; Al Blubaugh-Middle School Assistant Football Coach; Shelly Ohlde-Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach; Kurt Sizemore-Senior Class Sponsor; Kerry Mazouch-Junior Class Sponsor; Tammi Budenbender-High School Pep Club Sponsor; Ramsey Hinkle-Forensics Sponsor; Lauren Record-High School Cheerleading Coach; Sara Buchanan-High School Assistant Volleyball Coach

 

Building Lunch Handbook Changes:  The following was approved to be added to the Olsburg Elementary, Middle School, and High School handbooks for the 2010-2011 school year.

 

PAYMENT FOR SCHOOL MEALS

 

Any person, who participates in the school lunch program at USD #384 Blue Valley Randolph, will be expected to pay in advance for any meals served.   A student will not be allowed to participate in the meal program unless they have a credit.  When a student has less than $20 in their prepaid meal account they and/or their parents will be notified.  If a meal account reaches a negative balance of $20, meals will no longer be charged (this will not apply to students on free or reduced meal plans). Alternative meals will be served to anyone with a negative balance of $20.  The alternative meal for breakfast will be a bowl of cereal and a carton of milk.  The alternative meal for lunch will be a sandwich and a carton of milk.   Alternative meals will be served for a maximum of two weeks.   If there is no payment or an arranged payment plan agreed upon with school officials during the two-week period, all meal service will be eliminated and S.R.S. notified.

 

COLLECTION OF UNPAID BILLS

 

The parent/guardian of a student who has unpaid bills of $100 or more will be notified by the superintendent of schools to make payment or arrange an agreed upon payment plan.  If no action is taken to make payment, the parent/guardian will be taken to small claims court to recover the money owed plus courts cost incurred by USD #384. 

 

Warrants/Transfers were approved as presented.

 

The Board approved to Ratify the 2010-2011 Negotiated Agreement as presented.

 

The Board approved the 2010-2011 Calendar Change to remove the in-service day scheduled for May 27, 2011.

 

The Board approved leaving the 2010-2011 Classified Salaries the same as 2009-2010.

 

The Board approved leaving the 2010-2011 Bus Driver Salaries the same as 2009-2010.

 

The Board approved leaving the 2010-2011 Administrative Salaries the same as 2009-2010.

 

The Board approved the KSHSAA Cross Country Cooperative Agreement with Riley County High School for school years 2010-2011 and 2011-2012.

 

The Board approved the Pottawatomie County Mitigation Plan that was presented.  This Plan allows the district to receive aid from FEMA if there is a disaster.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

 

Melody Pfaff

Board Clerk