BOE May 14, 2007
Unofficial Minutes
Submitted by Mary Stuewe
May 15, 2007

May 14, 2007

Regular Meeting

Mill Creek Valley USD #329

District Office

7:05 PM

Following a five minute Budget Republication Hearing, Yocum called the regular board meeting to order with all of the board members present.

Breiner moved to approve the amended agenda to include: adding a KASB Resolution to support the NCLB Act; executive session for matters concerning an individual, such as a student; and added names for employment and resignation. Hund seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

WHS Principal Andersen stated that he was interviewing counselor candidates. He would like the board to rethink the work study program at WHS. The consensus of the board was to grandfather this year’s junior class into this year’s work study program. Future changes may be considered. AD Ginavan said that we were right in the middle of regional softball and baseball. Both Jr. High Boys and Girls Track teams were second in the league.

Maintenance/Transportation Director Zeller went over a capital outlay project list with the board. He discussed bids he has received and what the summer plans were.

Don Westhoff, Technology Director, gave the board two bids from Apple to replace computers for the teachers. Yocum moved to accept Apple’s bid for computers with a four-year purchase plan totaling $92,300.36. Hund seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

Craghead moved to approve the consent agenda. McCue seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The consent agenda included: Approved the April 9th Regular Board Meeting minutes and Special Board Meeting minutes from April 16^th (2) and April 23rd; Approved the Treasurer’s report; Approved payment of bills totaling $158,454.29; Accepted the Food Service Director’s report; Accepted the Transportation/Maintenance Director’s report; Approved contract with 21^st Century Learning Center; Approved republished 2006-07 General Fund Budget; and Approved the KASB Resolution to support NCLB Act of January, 2002.

The board took a five-minute break.

Yocum moved to go into executive session for fifteen minutes for matters concerning an individual, such as a student. The purpose of the session was to protect the privacy rights of a student who is identifiable. Breiner seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The board reconvened at 8:35 PM.

The attendance change request was tabled.

Craghead moved to approve the request to send four high school students to the KSHSAA Student Council Leadership Workshop. The cost to the board would be $500. Silva seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

Yocum moved to approve the request to send eight students and an advisor to the SKILLS National Conference to be held in KC. The board will pay the advisor’s cost and up to 40% of the students’ cost, which would be approximately $1,848. Craghead seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

Yocum moved to approve the low bus bid of $56,420 from Allied Bus Sales for a 2008 65-passenger bus. In addition, the board wanted to add belly storage for $4,750. Hund seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

Hund moved to approve the proposed WHS policy regarding illegal drugs. Silva seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

Yocum moved to approve the new five-year copier lease with Century Business Systems from Manhattan. The annual payment will be $21,000. This will also contain a 6 cents per color copy in the lease. Craghead seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

Yocum moved to go into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. The purpose of the session was to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Silva seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Superintendent Jackson and Superintendent-elect Phil Mahan were included in the session. Charmin Miller joined the session at 9:10 PM and left the session at 9:12 PM. The board reconvened at 9:35 PM.

Yocum moved to go back into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. The purpose of the session was to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. McCue seconded. Motion carried 4-0, with Healey, Yocum, McCue and Craghead voting yes. Superintendent Jackson and Superintendent-elect Phil Mahan were included in this session. The board reconvened at 10:06 PM.

Breiner moved to approve the employment of: Bobbi Murray as 5^th grade teacher at MCVMS; Dustin Wilson, Social Studies teacher; Amy Wilson, Physical Education teacher; David Kerwood, Music teacher; and Stephanie Tharman, MHGS 4^th grade teacher. He also moved to approve the Summer School Teachers and Assistants: Susan Gronquist, Sara Alderman, Pam Bales, Brian Henry, Norma Conrad, Janice Chamberlin and Lori Beth Terrill. Student Summer Workers: Josh TenEyck, John TenEyck, Chris Haller and Schyler Supernaw. Brian Boucher was approved for Driver’s Ed. Coaches approved were: Dustin Wilson, WHS Head Boys’ Basketball coach and WHS Assistant Track; Amy Wilson, WH Assistant Volleyball; Rebekah Jones, WHS Assistant Volleyball, WHS Assistant Girls’ Basketball and Assistant Softball. Coaching transfers were Brian Henry to Head Jr. High Football and Jeff Stuewe as Assistant Jr. High Football. Craghead seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

Craghead moved to regretfully accept the resignation of Mark Shreve, WHS Counselor; Jaymes Malsom, Music teacher; Ray Simon, bus driver; and Irma Piper, WHS Librarian. Silva seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

Hund moved to go into executive session for fifteen minutes to discuss negotiations. The purpose of the session was to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public interest. Breiner seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Superintendent Jackson and Superintendent-elect Phil Mahan were included in this session. The board reconvened at 10:25 PM.

Hund moved to go back into executive session for fifteen minutes to discuss negotiations. The purpose of the session was to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiations position, and the public interest. Yocum seconded. Motion carried 4-0, with Healey, Hund, McCue and Yocum voting yes. The board reconvened at 10:42 PM.

The following was discussed in the Superintendent/Board Members Round Table: City of Alma wants us to participate in the replacement of two scoreboards at McKnight Field; Recognition of Sue Woods, Special Ed. Teacher at MHGS, for receiving an award from Heartspring for innovation and creativity in special education; Box car to be removed by folks from Onaga; Staff reward for Standard of Excellence Achievement; KASB Spring Regional meeting update from Hund and McCue; and the next Negotiations Session to be held May 23^rd.

Silva moved to adjourn. Hund seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 PM.

Submitted by Mary Stuewe, Clerk

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