Unofficial Minutes
Submitted by Elaine Deiter
Date January 12, 2010
Unofficial Minutes
January 11, 2010
Regular Meeting
Mill Creek Valley USD #329
District Office
7:00 PM
Ron Yocum, President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with all of the Board Members present except Falk, McCue and Craghead.
Hund moved to approve the amended agenda to include an additional name to the employment approval list. Breiner seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
There were written reports from Dr. Anderson and Mrs. Morton. Principal Andersen stated that WHS will have a H1N1 vaccination clinic for staff and students with parental permission on Tuesday, January 19th. He reported that a WHS student recently completed C.N.A. training with Trish Gardner of Alma Manor and that the training would be listed on the students’ transcript. He is researching to see if any other students are interested in the training and also possibly offering a medical biology class in the future. This would assist students who wish to pursue this field and further their training at Manhattan Area Technical College. In addition, he reported that he would be attending a meeting on Jan. 13th with other league presidents to discuss issues and concerns surrounding the development of a super league and how this could affect USD #329.
Principal Schuckman reported that the possible closing of Emmett Grade School may cause some parents to ask to enroll their children in USD #329 schools. He stated that the elementary Christmas programs were well attended even though the Maple Hill program was re-scheduled due to weather. He commended Carrie Thompson on her performance as Day Care Director and reported that the Get Moving Night at Alma Grade School has been postponed until Friday, Jan. 22.
William Sailors, Center for Innovative School Leadership, gave a brief overview of the Executive Summary of the study done on the district, highlighting commendations and recommendations. He will return in February with a full report.
McCue entered the meeting at 7:23. Craghead entered the meeting at 7:30.
There was a written report from Technology Director, Mike Bellinder. He also stated he has been working closely with NexTech on getting the communication tower operating, and explained how the city’s water tower will be utilized.
There was a written report from Joe Zeller, Maintenance Director.
Craghead moved to approve the consent agenda. Hund seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The consent agenda included: Approval of the December 14th, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes; Approval of the December 31, 2009 Treasurer’s Report; Payment of Bills totaling $161,738.17; and Accept Food Service Director Report.
Yocum moved to go into executive session at 7:40 p.m. for 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing Negotiations: To protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest. Hund seconded. Motion carried 6-0. Superintendent Mahan was included in the session. The board reconvened at 8:10
Hund moved to go into executive session at 8:10 for 20 minutes for the purpose of discussing Personnel: To protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Craghead seconded. Motion carried 4-0 with Hund, Craghead, Yocum and Russo voting. Superintendent Mahan was included in the session. The board reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
Hund moved to go into executive session at 8:30 for 15 minutes for the purpose of discussing Personnel: To protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Breiner seconded. Motion carried 4-0 with Hund, Craghead, Breiner and Russo voting. Superintendent Mahan and Principal Schuckman were included in the session. Ron Yocum was excluded from the session. The board reconvened at 8:45 p.m.
Hund moved to go into executive session at 8:45 for 15 minutes for the purpose of discussing Personnel: To protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Craghead seconded. Motion carried 4-0 with Hund, Craghead, Breiner and Russo voting. Superintendent Mahan was included in the session. Ron Yocum was excluded from the session. The board reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
Yocum moved to approve the following for employment:
Jovon Wilhoite, WHS Assistant Track Coach
James Maguin, Certified Substitute
Pamela Eshelman and Kerri Haller, Emergency Substitutes
Craghead seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Yocum moved to extend the Superintendent’s contract for one year. Craghead seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
The following topics were covered in the Superintendent/Board Member Forum: Dr. Mahan announced that he is researching schools which have gone to a four-day school week, gave an update on recent donations to the Kansas Rural Communities Foundation, and financial issues at 21st Century E.O.C. (Drop Out Recovery Program). Principal Andersen explained the program and gave input on other options that WHS could put in place. Other items discussed were promoting the Kansas Rural Communities Foundation; the Schools for Fair Funding motion to reopen the Montoy case with the Kansas Supreme Court; serving flavored milk in the schools; the January KASB Webinar; and the upcoming KASB Government Relations Seminar.
Hund moved to adjourn. Russo seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Submitted by Elaine Deiter, Clerk