October 10, 2011 Minutes

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM

Monday October 10, 2011               7:00 p.m.

Call to order: Leighton Millers called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance and a prayer.

Members present:   Jan Granados, Dan Harris (arrived at 8:00 p.m.), Steve Lundeen, Tim Milford, Leighton Miller, and Marjean Strong.  Duke Marrs was absent.  Others present were Dr. Bobbi Williams, Superintendent/Principal, Mrs. Pam Leiker, Jr./Sr. High School Principal, and Michelle Clowdis, deputy clerk.

Recognition of Visitors/Communication:  

Annette Keith, teacher representative, was present. Bruce and Marca Berger addressed concerns and made suggestions regarding conduct of adults working with students.

 Dr. Bobbi Williams stated the board had received thank you letters from Meade Country Club, Mickey Stout, and Rhonda & Tim Milford.

Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Tim Milford, seconded by Jan Granados to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

Approve Minutes: A motion by Tim Milford, seconded by Steve Lundeen to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 12, 2011 and the special meeting minutes on September 22, 2011.  Motion carried 5-0.

Accounts Payable:  Marjean Strong moved, seconded by Jan Granados to approve the accounts payable as presented.  Motion carried 5-0.

Reports:

A+ Network, Steve Lundeen

SKACD #613, Marjean Strong

Economic Development, Jan Granados 

Transportation/Grounds, Dennis McDowell-see attached

Principal, Pam Leiker-see attached

Superintendent, Dr. Bobbi Williams-see attached

Dan Harris Arrived (8:00) 

New Business:

Contingency Fund

Steven Lundeen moved to authorize the superintendent to spend the contingency reserves to 6% according with KSA 72-6426 to remodel the secondary computer lab, remote/wireless access point in both buildings, replacement of windows on east end of the high school, a crosswalk light, and a sprinkler system for the football field.

Delegates to 2011 KASB Convention

Dan Harris motion to approve Jan Granados as the 2011 delegate to the KASB convention and the remaining board members as alternates, Tim Milford seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

District Goals

Tim Milford moved that the district would adopt goals with the version Students will receive a quality education at USD 225, Dan Harris seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

Executive Session:  Motion by Dan Harris, seconded Jan Granados to enter into executive session to discuss personnel in order to protect the public interest and that the board returns to open session in the board room at 9:25 p.m.  Motion carried 6-0.  Board members, Dr. Williams and Mrs. Leiker were present.  Time:  8:55

Steve Lundeen moved for an extension of executive session to 9:55, Jan Granados seconded.  Motion carried 6-0. Time: 9:25

Personnel

Tim Milford moved to approve supplemental contracts for Petronella Pretorius as Freshman Class sponsor, Laurie Devine as N.C.A. Steering Chairman, and Kim Nelson as N.C.A. Steering Co-Chairman, Marjean Strong seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

Adjournment:

Steve Lundeen moved to adjourn the meeting, Marjean Strong seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.  Time: 10:02 p.m.

For The Board of Education

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Board Clerk