Board of Education Minutes March 8, 2010
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #381
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 2010
6:30 P.M.
The Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice-President Dawn Hayes-Benish.
Board members present were Dawn Hayes-Benish, Jerry King, Myron Ricke, Kimberly Slattery, Kyle Kistler and Shawn Rich. Also present were Superintendent Stegman, Principal Crowdis, Principal Hartzler, Clerk Judy Konrade and Ron Temaat.
Agenda item #10 Rural Housing Incentive District – Ron Temaat - was moved to agenda item #4 Communications and Petitions.
Kyle Kistler moved to approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda as amended.
February 8, 2010 regular meeting minutes.
February expenditures.
Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Reports
Communication and Petitions
Ron Temaat, representing the Rural Housing Incentive District for Spearville, presented an update on a housing development that is being developed for the town of Spearville. Eventually the school district will be one of the voting members to determine tax exemptions for new development if they are approved.
Ron Temaat left the meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Patrick Crowdis left the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Elementary Principal’s Report
Principal Hartzler reported on State Assessments, Report Cards, Leadership-Bullying presentation and SPIAA report.
MS/HS Principal’s Report
Mr. Crowdis was absent from the meeting at this time.
Superintendent’s Report
Discussion was held on the district owned lot and the possibility of putting in a parking lot in this area. This project was previously approved by the City Council as long as specific requirements were met. No action was taken.
Superintendent Stegman reviewed senate and house bills with the board and possible changes that could take place if they are approved. It sounds like legislatures will wait until after April 15th consensus estimates before making some decisions.
SB362 Notification date (May 1 to May 15)
HB2699 Tenure (3 to 5 years)
HB2704 Low Enrollment
Superintendent Stegman reported that he will probably replace the front doors of the High School in the near future. Estimated cost around $4700.00.
It was noted that the high school gym floor is peeling in one area. It will be resealed.
Excel Lighting is currently working on the district lighting upgrade. It was the consensus of the board that if patrons were interested in the old lights they were to contact Excel.
Discussion was held on personal leave for Friday before spring break.
Discussion was held on budget items and possible amounts the district will be short next year.
2010-2011 Calendar
Jerry King moved to approve the 2010-2011 calendar as presented by the committee. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Driver Education
It was the consensus of the board to send a letter out to students wishing to take Driver’s Education with the letter stating that the approximate fee will be $200.00 per student, depending on the number of students taking the class.
Breakfast Waiver
Tabled at this time as the breakfast waiver has not been received.
KASB Spring Regional
The board was informed that the Spring Regional meeting will be held April 20th at Montezuma. Please let the clerk know if you plan to attend.
Principal Crowdis returned to the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Personnel
Kyle Kistler moved to approve the resignation of Yvonna Schneider as District Treasurer and ITV facilitator and to approve the resignation of Marilyn Burke as Fifth Grade Teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent’s Evaluation
Dawn Hayes-Benish moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board return to open meeting at 8:10 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 7:55 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman was asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 8:10 p.m.
MS/HS Principal’s Report
Principal Crowdis reported on state assessments, Middle School quiz bowl and State basketball.
Executive Session – Personnel
Dawn Hayes-Benish moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board return to open meeting at 8:25 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 8:20 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman, Principal Hartzler and Principal Crowdis were asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 8:25 p.m.
Dawn Hayes-Benish moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board return to open meeting at 8:32 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 8:27 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman, Principal Hartzler and Principal Crowdis were asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 8:32 p.m.
Executive Session – Negotiations – None.
Kyle Kistler moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Konrade APPROVED: ______________________
Clerk
DATE: ___________________________
