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EXCERPTS
of USD #384 Regular Board of Education Meeting
A Regular
Board of Education meeting for USD #384 Blue Valley was held on March
14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Members
present were Bruce Kaump, 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
The Agenda was approved with the following
additions: Add an additional hiring to 11.C. Hirings and another student
to 11.D Out of State Trip Request.
Board and Guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
President, Bruce Kaump welcomed our guests.
During Open Forum Jan
Dreith addressed the Board regarding the online language classes at
Blue Valley High School. The
Board thanked her for coming and voicing her concerns.
POSITIVE
BOARD COMMENTS:
1.
Marla Webster
was excited to see the Middle School Scholar Bowl’s success. Mrs. Shultz does an excellent job with
the students. Congratulations
to all.
2.
Carla Schroller
mentioned that the garden class planted their spring garden. What great timing right before the snow.
3.
Brady Burton
commented on the great article that was in the Manhattan Mercury regarding
the online courses at Blue Valley High School. It shows how progressive our District
is becoming. Online classes
will be taken in college and it is good experience for the students
Principal
Reports were noted. In
addition, Marion Mazouch informed the Board that the language arts
curriculum was approved for the 2011-2012 school year. Language art teachers are pleased with the current language
series and want to purchase some new novels and stories for this
series.
During
his Superintendent Report Brady Burton
informed the Board about the Governor’s allotment authority to
cut state spending. Nothing
is finalized but the district needs to be prepared for some type of
cuts. There is also a bill on the legislature
agenda to do away with the Fire Marshall’s office. All of the inspections that were done across the state in
the last 18 months will be reviewed.
The Consent
Agenda was approved as follows:
A.
Approved
Minutes of February 15, 2011 Regular Board Meeting
B.
Approved
Activity/Revenue/Expenditure Reports
C.
Approved
Hirings: Patricia McReynolds-Halftime
kindergarten aide; Jamie Duitsman-4th grade teacher for the
2011-2012 school year; Craig Banman-High School Boys Track Coach; Bryon
Nelson-Middle School Boys Track Coach
D.
Approved
Out of State Trip Request and $500 to help pay for expenses: Bobbi Anderson, Carlin Olson and Mrs.
Nelson to Washington D.C. for BPA Leadership Conference
E.
Approved
June 13, 2011 Board meeting date being moved to June 6, 2011
Matt Schreiber and Marion Mazouch presented information to
the Board regarding online classes at
Blue Valley High School. Students
have to be held accountable for assignments. This program is offering many classes
to students that would not normally be available. Things are always being done to make them more successful
for students and staff. There
will be changes taking place next year to make these classes go smoother. The Board thanked Mr. Schreiber and Mr.
Mazouch for the information. No
action was taken.
Warrants/Transfers were approved as presented.
Brady Burton presented a new Principal Evaluation Instrument. This is a performance-based evaluation. He asked the Board to look this over
and see if there are any changes they would like to make. Action will be taken on this item at
the April 11, 2011 board meeting. No
action was taken.
An
executive session was held to discuss Teacher
Evaluations. No action
was taken.
Brady Burton presented a Board Self Evaluation Tool that needs to be filled out by each Board
member. Please return
to Melody Pfaff by Monday, March 28 so Brady Burton can compile the
information and present it at the April 11, 2011 Board Meeting. No
action was taken.
Marion Mazouch put together a list of supplemental positions that would not have to be filled next year. The
Board will address this during Negotiations. No
action was taken.
An executive session was held to discuss Negotiations. No action was taken.
Future Agenda
Items:
A.
Principal
Evaluations
B.
Board Self
Evaluation
C.
Land Contract
D.
Negotiations
E.
Classified
Staff – Executive Session
Meeting adjourned at
9:47 p.m.
Melody
Pfaff
Board
Clerk
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