BOE Minutes May 10, 2010
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #381
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 10, 2010
6:30 P.M.
The Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Earl Shafer.
Board members present were Earl Shafer, Jerry King, Myron Ricke, Kimberly Slattery, Kyle Kistler and Shawn Rich. Also present were Superintendent Stegman, Principal Crowdis, Principal Hartzler, Rena Ryberg and Clerk Judy Konrade.
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.
Kyle Kistler moved to approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda
April 12, 2010 minutes as amended
April 16, 2010 Special Meeting minutes
April Expenditures
Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Reports
Communication and Petitions
Thank you notes were presented from Earl Shafer, a staff member for the Teacher Appreciation trays, art students for allowing them to attend the art fair at Fort Hays State University.
Rena Ryberg made a request to the board for personal leave the last three days of school to attend a past student’s graduation from boot camp.
Earl Shafer 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 7:50 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. 7:40 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman was asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 7:50 p.m.
Earl Shafer 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 7:57 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. 7:52 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman was asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 7:57 p.m.
Earl Shafer 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 8:04 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. 7:59 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman was asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 8:04 p.m.
Earl Shafer moved to deny Rena Ryberg the request for personal leave the last three days of school. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-2.
Ms Ryberg left the meeting at this time.
Elementary Principal Report
Principal Hartzler informed the board of end of year activities at the elementary school.
MS/HS Principal
Mr. Crowdis reported on forensics, softball, baseball, seniors, graduation and activities banquet.
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Stegman reported that the Lion’s Club donated $200.00 toward new burners for the barbeque grill.
The KASB Regional meeting was not attended this year.
Superintendent Stegman informed the board that he did allow the activities banquet to be held on Wednesday, May 12th due to other scheduling conflicts.
The staff was presented with snack trays and candy in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
A letter was read in regard to the Governor being very disappointed in the President of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce opinion on school finance.
Action Items
Kimberly Slattery moved to approve second semester transportation vouchers. Kyle Kistler seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Kimberly Slattery moved to approve Steve Strain as Recreation Commission member. Kyle Kistler seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Kimberly Slattery moved to approve Resolution 9-2010 Ford County Mitigation Plan with E-Fm Consulting. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Shawn Rich moved to approve Connie Burkhart’s request for leave on Friday, May 14, 2010. Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Kyle Kistler moved to approve John Engelcke’s request for leave Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Earl Shafer moved to dispose of district property as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent for the 2009-2010 school year. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Earl Shafer moved to approve the elementary handbook as amended. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Kyle Kistler moved to approve the Middle School/High School handbook with #7 taken out of the eligibility policy section. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Discussion Topics
The board was reminded of graduation Saturday, May 15th at 2:00 p.m. in the High School gymnasium.
The board will sponsor a staff cookout at 11:30 a.m. on May 24th.
Consideration of District Personnel
Resignations
Jerry King moved to accept the resignation of Melody Davies as High School English teacher. Kyle Kistler seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Myron Ricke moved to accept the resignation of Ruth Morton as class sponsor. Kyle Kistler seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Jerry King moved to approve the resignation of Connie Heskamp as para-educator. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Executive Session
Earl Shafer 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 8:30 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 8:15 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman, Principal Crowdis and Principal Hartzler were asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 8:30 p.m.
Earl Shafer 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 8:42 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 8:32 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman, Principal Crowdis and Principal Hartzler were asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 8:42 p.m.
Earl Shafer 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 8:54 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 8:44 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman, Principal Crowdis and Principal Hartzler were asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 8:54 p.m.
Myron Ricke moved to approve the coaching supplemental positions as presented. Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Attached.
Kyle Kistler moved to approve the contract of Christopher Sohm as High School Social Studies teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Jerry King moved to approve the contract of Mary Schartz as Middle School Social Studies/Elementary P.E. teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Negotiations
Earl Shafer moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations and that the board return to open meeting at 9:07 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest. Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 8:57 p.m.
Reconvened 9:07 p.m.
Kyle Kistler moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Konrade APPROVED: ______________________
Clerk
DATE: ___________________________
