November 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 November 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Members present were Curt Friedrich, Marla Webster, Jan Dreith, Ivan Jones, Russell Peterson, and Carla Schroller.

The Agenda was amended as follows:
Add E. Hirings-Gordon Sandquist as middle school boys assistant basketball coach.

The Board expressed the following positive comments:
1. Jan Dreith also agreed that the cross-country agreement with Riley County is a tremendous opportunity for Blue Valley students.
2. Curt Friedrich said he has heard several positive comments from parents regarding our new staff members. They are a positive addition to our staff.
3. Ivan Jones commented that of the eight teams that are left in eight man football playoffs half are from our league. This is an indication of competition in our league.
4. Carla Schroller was very impressed that Olsburg Elementary had 100% parent turnout for parent teacher conferences.

Jennifer Taylor was in attendance to show gratitude to board members for their involvement in education. Tammie Henry thanked the board for allowing Blue Valley students to participate in cross-country at Riley County.

The Principal’s Reports were noted with the addition that middle school and high school students will be rewarded for making AYP by attending a movie November 20.

In his Superintendent’s Report Brady Burton commented on all buildings accomplishing standard of excellence. Bids are currently being taken from accounting firms for the 2008-2009 district audit. The Fire Marshall has completed their annual inspections.

In the Board Report Curt Friedrich noted that filing date for school board members is January 27 and election is April 7. There will be three positions open for election.

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:
A. Approved Minutes of: October 13, 2008 Regular Board Meeting
B. Approved Warrants and Transfers
C. Approved Activity / Revenue / Expenditure Reports
D. Approved E-Rate Application
E. Approved Hirings: Gordon Sandquist as middle school boys assistant basketball coach.

In Unfinished Business a conference call with Dave Bogner was held regarding the 2007-2008 district audit. The Board reviewed the calendar survey and gave their input of items they would like to see on the district calendar for 2009-2010. The Board self evaluation was approved for use in the spring of 2009. The Classified Handbook was approved for implementation in the 2009-2010 contract year.

In New Business the Board instructed Brady Burton to seek bids on a 47 and 65 bluebird passenger bus for the 2009-2010 school year. Tim Winter and Jim McCormick presented information on the Multi Tiered System of Support (MTSS). The Board directed Brady Burton to begin planning a staff appreciation celebration to be held in January. Brady Burton presented information on the 2009-2010 estimates. The Board went into executive session to discuss negotiations.

Future Agenda Items: Negotiations and bus bids.

Melody Pfaff,
Board Clerk