May 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 May 10, 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, Superintendent; Tim Winter, 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 additional Hiring to 11F; 13F. Scholarship Approval; 13G. Negotiations

The Board and Guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Guests were welcomed.

POSITIVE BOARD COMMENTS:

1.     Bruce Kaump commented that the FFA banquet went quite well and was a huge success.

2.     Carla Schroller mentioned that the Olsburg Elementary music program was very enjoyable and that the kids sang out great.

3.     Marla Webster enjoyed attending the district meeting for the school board and superintendents.  It was very worthwhile.

During RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS/STAFF Carrie Booth was in attendance to be recognized for placing second in the basic office systems and procedures at the BPA national convention in Anaheim.  The Board congratulated her on her accomplishment.

State forensic students Jason Drouillard, Taylor Winter, and Allie Henry were in attendance along with Ms. Hinkle to be recognized for competing at state forensics in Salina.  There were seven students that qualified for state.  Each student in attendance gave a brief description of what performance he or she did at the state competition.  The Board congratulated them.

Michael Lee, middle school science instructor, and Ruth Hutson, high school science instructor, were in attendance to be recognized for applying for and receiving the Toshiba Grant in the amount of $5,000.00.  This money will be used for a summer academy to teach a biotechnology class.  This class could possibly be used for half credit of science class for high school students.  It will be offered to students at Blue Valley High School with preference being made to junior and senior students.  The Board thanked them for all their hard work in applying for this grant and also for passing this opportunity on to the students at Blue Valley High School.

The Principal Reports were noted with no additions.

During his Superintendent Report Brady Burton updated the Board on Budget information.  The ten-mile rule for districts was passed by legislature.  Brady Burton informed the Board about the water bill being higher due to a water leak at the high school.  The city council is going to consider giving the district a break on the amount owed.  The district will start receiving one bill for the high school and middle school.

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

A.    Approved Minutes of April 12, 2010 Regular Board Meeting

B.    Approved Activity/Revenue/Expenditure Reports

C.    Approved 2010-2011 Supplemental Contracts as presented with the removal of Ramsey Hinkle as senior sponsor.

D.    Approved classified staff for 2010-2011 school year

E.    Resignations-no resignations at this time

F.     Approved Hirings:  Curtis Gutsch-2010 summer custodian;  Chris Morgan-middle school custodian for the 2010-2011 school year

G.    Approved Out of District Request – Rebekah Purvis

Warrants/Transfers were approved as presented.

Jim McCormick and Tim Winter covered the State Assessment Report.  Preliminary results are outstanding. Students did very well and should be commended.  Brady Burton highly praised the administration and staff for all their hard work. This is a collaborative effort by all.

The Technology Agreement with KSU was approved for the 2010-2011 school year.

A discussion was held on the BVHS/RMS Handbook Addition that was presented by administration.  The Motion to approve failed.

Collection of Unpaid Bills:  Brady Burton discussed with the Board that several outstanding food service bills for some students have accumulated and that no effort by parents has been made to pay these bills.  After discussion Ivan Jones moved, Bruce Kaump seconded to approve Brady Burton to pursue any past due balances over $100 in small claims court.

The following Scholarships were approved: Izaak Walton-Grant Jones; John Nelson-Megan Whearty; Kim Rothlisberger-Brooke Loberg and Callie Friedrich

Future Agenda Items:

A.    Handbook proposal for past due lunch bills

Meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.

Melody Pfaff

Board Clerk