November 14, 2011 Minutes

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM

November 14, 2011   7:00 p.m.

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

Members present:   Jan Granados (arrived at 7:28 p.m.), Dan Harris, Steve Lundeen, Tim Milford, Duke Marrs (arrived at 7:08 p.m.), and Marjean Strong.  Leighton Miller was absent.  Others present were Dr. Bobbi Williams, Superintendent/Principal, Mrs. Pam Leiker, Jr./Sr. High School Principal, Dennis McDowell, Transportation Director, and Michelle Clowdis, deputy clerk.

Recognition of Visitors/Communication:  

Shandi Lang, teacher representative, was present. Dr. Bobbi Williams stated the board had received thank you letters from Martha Ohnick for allowing her to go to Washington D.C., a thank you letter for hosting sub state volleyball, and a letter from the senior center about using the name Golden Bugs.

Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Marjean Strong, seconded by Dan Harris to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.

Approve Minutes: A motion by Marjean Strong, seconded by Steve Lundeen to approve the regular meeting minutes of October 10, 2011.  Motion carried 4-0.

Accounts Payable:  Dan Harris moved, seconded by Marjean Strong to approve the accounts payable as presented.  Motion carried 4-0.

Duke Marrs Arrived (7:08)

Reports:

A+ Network, Steve Lundeen

SKACD #613, Marjean Strong

Economic Development, Jan Granados 

Transportation/Grounds, Dennis McDowell-see attached

Jan Granados Arrived (7:28)

Principal, Pam Leiker-see attached

Superintendent, Dr. Bobbi Williams-see attached

Board Matters:

Sprinkler System & Textbooks

Duke Marrs moved to purchase the Micro Rain sprinkler system and also the replacement of textbooks as needed with the contingency fund.  Dan Harris seconded. Motion passed 6-0.

Technology Plan approval

Marjean Strong moved for the approval of the technology plan, Steve Lundeen seconded.  Motion Passed 6-0.

District Goals with plan

Discussion was held on District Goals and the action plan. 

Personnel

Executive Session:  Motion by Dan Harris, seconded Steve Lundeen 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 9:20 p.m.  Motion carried 6-0.  Board members, Dr. Williams and Mrs. Leiker were present.  Time:  8:35

Dan Harris moved for an extension of executive session to 9:50, Steve Lundeen seconded.  Motion carried 6-0. Dr. Williams and Mrs. Leiker were present. Time: 9:20

Dan Harris moved for an extension of executive session to 10:01, Steve Lundeen seconded.  Motion carried 6-0. Dr. Williams was present. Time: 9:50

Dan Harris moved for an extension of executive session to 10:12, Steve Lundeen seconded.  Motion carried 6-0. Time: 10:02

Dan Harris moved for an extension of executive session to 9:50, Steve Lundeen seconded.  Motion carried 6-0. Time: 9:20

Executive Session:  Motion by Dan Harris, seconded Steve Lundeen to enter into executive session to discuss employer-employee negotiations and that the board returns to open session in the board room at 10:22 p.m.  Motion carried 6-0.  Board members, Dr. Williams was present.  Time:  10:12

Marjean Strong moved for the approval of Gilliam McNemer and Tammy Shull as classified substitutes.  Jan Granados seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

Dan Harris move to approve the supplemental contracts as presented:

HS Girls’ Basketball – assistance coach:  Kelly Clark

JH Boys’ Basketball – head coach:  Chris Kennedy

JH Boys’ Basketball – assistant coach: (Pam Leiker*)

JH Girls’ Basketball – head coach: Terell Coons

JH Girls’ Basketball – assistant coach:  Arlene Weber

Marjean Strong seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.

Adjournment:

Steve Lundeen moved to adjourn the meeting, Marjean Strong seconded.  Motion carried 6-0.  Time: 10:25 p.m.

For The Board of Education

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Board Clerk