Official March 10 BOE Meeting Minutes
by L Patterson
April 16, 2008
McLouth USD 342
Board of Education Meeting
March 10, 2008
Present: Mrs. Leah Bristol, Mr. Mitchel Campbell, Mr. Edward Courtney, Mr. Dan Evans, Mr. Andy Sullivan, Mr. Mike Tullis, Mr. Doug Walbridge, Mrs. Jean Rush and Mrs. Lorie Patterson
Also Present: Mr. Robert Batman, Mr. Mike Bogard, Ms. Ellen Green, Mrs. Michelle Harsh, Mrs. Donna Lawson, Mrs. Kim Nitzsche, Mr. Wes Patterson and Ms. Nancy Willits
I. Call to Order
Mr. Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
A. Welcome
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of agenda – Mr. Campbell added Driver’s Education as VII.C1 and Survey as VII.C2 to the agenda. Mr. Walbridge moved to approve the agenda with the additions. Mr. Sullivan seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
D. Request to speak reminder
II. Consent Agenda
Mr. Evans moved to approve the consent agenda including the approval of minutes and the treasurer’s report; authorize payment of bills (checks #23874-23959); and accepting resignations from Mr. Harry Hester-Social Studies Teacher/Head High School Football Coach and Ms. Angela McConkey-High School Assistant Volleyball Coach/Middle School Head Cheer Coach. Mrs. Bristol seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
III. Student Presentation
A. Sarah Woodhead performed her state piano piece for the board.
IV. Recognitions
A. The board recognized Mrs. Sheri Thomas who was elected to the Kansas Staff Development Council in February.
V. Communications
A. Citizens Open Forum – None.
B. Board Members’ Report – Mr. Sullivan reported the NEKESC board approved a name change to Keystone Learning Services and approved four new positions.
C. Principals’ & Supervisor Reports – Mr. Batman reported on the elementary state assessments. Mr. Bogard reported on the secondary state assessments.
D. Superintendent’s Report – Mrs. Rush reported she is working on two technology grants for interactive distance learning and she participated in virtual interviews for the social studies vacancy.
VI. Student Learning and Support Services – Information Only
A. Booster Club Report – Discussion between Booster Club members and the board.
Mr. Pierce arrived at 7:55.
B. Activities-Student Survey Results – Mr. Pierce reviewed the results of the student surveys regarding wrestling and bowling.
C. 2008-09 Budget – Mrs. Rush handed out and discussed budget information.
VII. Student Learning and Support Services – Action Items
A. Disposal of District Property – Mr. Evans moved to approve the trade-in offer of $4,250 from Master’s Transportation for bus 97-7. Mr. Tullis seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
B. KATS – Mrs. Rush updated the board on legislative changes affecting the technical school.
C. Facilities –Mr. Patterson discussed facilities. Mr. Campbell moved to start the April meeting at 6:30 p.m. with a tour of the building. Mr. Evans seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
C1. Driver Education – Mr. Evans moved to set the 2008 Driver’s Education Fee at $85.00. Mr. Sullivan seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
C2. Survey – Mr. Evans moved to approve the Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco Survey based on the information provided by Mr. Bogard. Mrs. Bristol seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Mr. Walbridge moved to take a 7 minute break at 9:43 p.m. Mrs. Bristol seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Returned to regular session at 9:50 p.m.
D. Executive session – Mr. Walbridge moved to go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed, and that the board return to open session in the library at 10:05. In addition to the board, Mr. Walbridge invited Mrs. Rush, Mr. Batman, Mr. Pierce and Mr. Bogard into executive session. Mrs. Bristol seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mrs. Rush, Mr. Batman, Mr. Pierce and Mr. Bogard attended executive session. Mr. Batman and Mr. Pierce left executive session at 10:05. Returned to open session at 10:05. Mr. Evans moved to return to executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed, and that the board return to open session in the library at 10:15. In addition to the board, Mr. Evans invited Mrs. Rush and Mr. Bogard into executive session. Mr. Walbridge seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mrs. Rush and Mr. Bogard attended executive session. Returned to open session at 10:15. Mr. Evans moved to return to executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed, and that the board return to open session in the library at 10:23. In addition to the board, Mr. Evans invited Mrs. Rush and Mr. Bogard into executive session. Mr. Walbridge seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mrs. Rush and Mr. Bogard attended executive session. Returned to open session at 10:23. Mr. Walbridge moved to extend the meeting past 10:30 p.m. Mrs. Bristol seconded. Motion carried 7-0.Mr. Walbridge moved to return to executive session to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract, and that the board return to open session in the library at 10:50. In addition to the board, Mr. Walbridge invited Mrs. Rush into executive session. Mr. Sullivan seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mrs. Rush attended executive session. Returned to open session at 10:50. Mr. Walbridge moved to return to executive session to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract, and that the board return to open session in the library at 11:07. In addition to the board, Mr. Walbridge invited Mrs. Rush into executive session. Mr. Sullivan seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mrs. Rush attended executive session. Returned to open session at 11:07. Mr. Evans moved to return to executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed, and that the board return to open session in the library at 11:24. In addition to the board, Mr. Evans invited Mrs. Rush into executive session. Mr. Tullis seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mrs. Rush attended executive session. Returned to open session at 11:24. Mr. Campbell moved to return to executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed, and that the board return to open session in the library at 11:32. Mr. Walbridge seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Returned to open session at 11:32. Mr. Sullivan moved to return to executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed, and that the board return to open session in the library at 11:38. Mrs. Bristol seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Returned to open session at 11:38. Mr. Sullivan moved to return to executive session to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed, and that the board return to open session in the library at 11:44. In addition to the board, Mr. Sullivan invited Mrs. Rush into executive session. Mr. Evans seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mrs. Rush attended executive session. Returned to open session at 11:44.
E. Personnel – Mr. Evans moved to adopt the resolution of intent to nonrenew for Billie David. Mr. Sullivan seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Walbridge moved to approve a one year extension on Mr. Pierce’s one-half administrative contract. Mrs. Bristol seconded. Motion carried 6-1. Mr. Evans moved to approve a one year extension on Mrs. Rush’s contract. Mr. Tullis seconded. Motion carried 6-1. Mr. Evans moved to allow Mrs. Rush to pursue a technology aide at a rate not to exceed nine dollars per hour. Mr. Walbridge seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
VIII. Board Meeting Calendar
IX. Adjournment
Mr. Evans moved to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Bristol seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Meeting adjourned at 12:05
Mr. Mitchel Campbell, President
Mrs. Lorie Patterson, Clerk