October 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 October 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Members present were Curt Friedrich, Marla Webster, Ivan Jones, Jan Dreith, Russell Peterson, Deb Williams and Carla Schroller.

The Agenda was amended as follows: Add 13D. Outdoor Flower Bed Grant; 11D. Hirings-Jeremy Hagenmaier as high school boys assistant basketball coach and Megan Dodds as middle school girls assistant basketball coach.

The Board expressed the following positive comments:
1. Curt Friedrich and Carla Schroller enjoyed their experience participating in the Reading For The Record Event at Olsburg Elementary. It was a good time to enjoy with the students.
2. Deb Williams commended the high school varsity football players that have been attending the high school junior varsity football games. The support is appreciated.
3. Grandparents Day was a great success at Olsburg Elementary. There was a tremendous turnout of over 100 grandparents. The program was awesome and thoroughly enjoyed by all.
4. Jan Dreith complimented the cross-country kids on a job well done this year. Blue Valley is fortunate to have Coach Sigle be such a positive influence on these kids.

The Principal Reports were noted. Tim Winter also presented information to the board regarding changes to KSHSAA rules. Jim McCormick thanked the Riley County Fire Department for their presentation at Olsburg Elementary School.

In his Superintendent’s Report Brady Burton informed the board of a plan to work with surrounding school districts to bid propane next year. He also presented current enrollment information for the district. The tornado refuge site assessment has been completed and none of our sites qualify under FEMA standards. The district audit of financial records has been completed.

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:
A. Approved Minutes of: September 8, 2008 Regular Board Meeting
B. Approved Warrants and Transfers
C. Approved Activity/Revenue/Expenditure Reports
D. Approved Hirings: Al Blubaugh as middle school girls head basketball coach; Megan Dodds as middle school girls assistant basketball coach; Jeremy Hagenmaier as high school boys assistant basketball coach
E. Approved Out of State Trips: FFA will be attending the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana October 21 through 25; FCCLA will be attending National Cluster Meeting in Dallas, Texas November 21 to 23.

In Unfinished Business Brad Burkdoll presented a proposal for upgrading the weight room. This proposal will be submitted to the Roepke Trust Fund Committee for possible funding. The community and students would benefit from this project. The board self-evaluation instrument was presented by Brady Burton. This instrument is to be used by the board when doing their annual board evaluation. Brady Burton compiled a classified employee handbook for the board to review.

In New Business the Board gave approval to hire a paraprofessional for the preschool if needed in the future. Carla Schroller and Curt Friedrich were appointed to represent the Board on the 2009-2010 calendar committee. Discussion was held regarding concerns about 6th grade students participating in middle school sports. No action was taken. Carla Schroller was given permission to seek a grant from the Blue Valley Foundation to fund a flower/vegetable garden at the middle school.

Future Agenda Items are: Board Self-Evaluation and classified employee handbook.

Melody Pfaff
Board Clerk