September 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 September 14, 2009 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

The Agenda was approved with the following additions: 

Add 11C Approve Donation from Booster Club

11D. Out of District Student Request

13E. H1N1 Plan Review.

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.     Ivan Jones commented on how well the school buildings and school grounds looked during the Board facilities tour on August 31, 2009.  The custodial staff should be commended for all their hard work.

During Recognition of Students/Staff the Board welcomed Curtis Gutsch, 7-12 Physical Instructor, to Blue Valley.  The Board thanked him for attending the meeting to introduce him self.  Ruth Hutson, Blue Valley High School Science Instructor, and Annie Haefke, Preschool Teacher was unable to attend.  The Board recognized these three individuals as the new teachers in the district. 

Principal Reports were noted.  Jim McCormick, Tim Winter, and Brady Burton informed the Board that they had attended a KIDS workshop in Salina.  Tim Winter also explained that the district had lined up several junior varsity football games.  This is in part to there being a higher number of boys out for football.  It will give some of the boys a chance to get more experience.  Tim Winter also mentioned that the online classes at the high school were going fairly well.

During his Superintendent’s Report Brady Burton informed the Board about the KASB fall meeting coming up on Thursday, October 22 at St. George Elementary School.  If any board members are interested in attending please contact the district office to get registered. Brady Burton also wanted to let the Board know that the flu has been circulating at the preschool.  Two preschool staff members have presented flu-like symptoms and are being treated for these symptoms.  They were not tested for H1N1.  These staff members are following district policy on returning to work.  The main thing is that preventative measures are being taken to alleviate the spread.  There is information on the district website and the newsletter for patrons.  Flu is going to be prevalent this year therefore district policy needs to be followed.

There was nothing to report during the Board Report.

The Consent Agenda was approved as follows:

A.    Approved Minutes of:  August 10, 2009 Regular Board Meeting; August 10, 2009 Special Board Meeting; August 18, 2009 Special Board Meeting; August 31, 2009 Special Board Meeting

B.    Approved Activity/Revenue/Expenditure Reports

C.    Approved Donation:  $1,500.00 from the Booster Club

In Unfinished Business FCCLA members Bobbi Anderson, Allie Henry, and Mariah Parker were in attendance to tell about their nation trip over the summer to Nashville.  They felt that they had learned a lot and thanked the Board for allowing them to opportunity to attend these great events throughout the year.  They also invited the Board to attend their Fall Leadership Academy at Wabaunsee High School on November 4.

Brian Innes, Kikkoman Scholarship winter was in attendance to tell the Board about his fabulous trip to Japan.  He was one of 14 students in the nation to have this opportunity.  The Kikkoman Scholarship is worth $7,000.00 and allowed him to spend six weeks in Japan.  He was very thankful to have the opportunity to participate in something like this.  The Board congratulated him and thanked him for sharing his adventure with them.

Board and Superintendent Goals were approved as follows:

Board Goals for 2009-2010:

VISION STATEMENT:  Blue Valley USD #384 Board of Education believes that students should be kept first in all decisions that are made.

Goal #1 – Develop a budget plan that allows for the funds necessary to complete capital improvement projects for the District.

Goal #2 – Develop a plan and cost analysis for a distance-learning classroom and for expanding our online course program at Blue Valley High School.

Goal #3 – Continue to promote an increase in student enrollment within our District.

Goal #4 – Continue to work towards having 100% of our students at or above the “meet standards” level on the state math and reading assessments by 2014.

Superintendent Goals for 2009-2010:

Goal #1 – Capital Improvements

Develop a priority list of capital improvement projects along with a plan on how the projects can be funded.

Goal #2 – H1N1 Flu Virus

Develop and implement a District plan for dealing with a possible Pandemic Flu Outbreak.

Goal #3 – Staff Development

Develop a plan for staff development that allows for in-service activities primarily within our own District.

Warrants/Transfers were approved as presented.

The 2009-2010 Negotiation Team was set.  The Board Representatives will be Brady Burton, Ivan Jones, Marla Webster, Angie Pfizenmaier, and Russell Peterson as alternate.

The Board appointed Brady Burton to be the Roepke Fund Committee Member for 2009-2010.

The Board approved Tammi Budenbender as middle school pep club sponsor for 2009-2010 school year for $1.00.

The H1N1 Plan for the District was adopted as presented.

The Board approved the out of district student request from Taliesin Hutson for the 2009-2010 school year.

The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.

Melody Pfaff

Board Clerk