BOE September 13, 2004
Unofficial Minutes
Submitted by Mary Stuewe
October 12, 2004

Unofficial Minutes
September 13, 2004
Regular Meeting
Mill Creek Valley USD #329
District Office
7:15 PM

President Ron Yocum called the regular meeting to order with all of the board members present except for Tim Healey.

Wilson moved to approve the agenda. Breiner seconded. Motion carried 6-0.

Julie Ewing, Counselor, gave an overview of the Kansas Assessment Tests and which areas the district schools met the Standard of Excellence in 2004. The Board asked Mrs. Ewing to come back to the Board to report areas of need on the State Assessment Tests.

Pam Bales, representing MCVEA, told the Board that the year was off to a good start. They are in the process of forming the Advisory Council that will meet with the Board throughout the year in order to facilitate the negotiations process.

The principals reported to the Board regarding their respective schools.

MCVJH Athletic Director Don Ginavan reported how the Jr. High Fall sports are going.

Technology Director Don Westhoff stated that the computer labs are all set up and running. He is settling into a weekly schedule of covering all the district schools.

Breiner moved to approve the consent agenda. Craghead seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The consent agenda included: Approval of August 9th Regular Board Meeting minutes; Approved the Treasurer¹s report; Approved payment of bills totaling $268,570.57; Approved PDC minutes from the August 19th and September 7th meetings and new PDC Plans for Carrie Minton, Dr. Larry Andersen, Becky Harris, Howard Ford, Dina Wingfield, Caroline Smith, Jeff King, and Judy Bahre; Approved field trip to Rolling Hills Zoo Safari Expo; Approved new site council members as follows: WHS: Jeff King, Katie Jo Lira, Larry Andersen; AGS: Tim Hund, Amy Terrapin, Larry Holz, Tamara Johnson, Sandy Altevogt; MCVJH/MCVMS: Sara Diepenbrock, Dave Stuhlsatz; and
MHGS: Marcia Johnson, Christi Desormiers, Tonia Michaelis, and Lisa Williams; Approved contract with Wabaunsee County Health Dept. for the 2004-2005 school year, and Approved an agreement with the Wabaunsee County Health Dept. for use of district facilities in the event of a health emergency.

There was a first reading of Board Policies JBE (Truancy), JCAC (Interrogation & Investigations) and JGFGBA (Student self-administration of medication).

There was a consensus to change the regular meeting dates for October and November to the following dates: October 6th, 2004; and November 15th, 2004. The time and place remain the same: district office at 7:15 PM.

Wilson moved to approve emergency and certified substitute teachers as presented. Certified: Marty Williams, Julia Flach, Carrie Minton, Jeannine Brown, Jennifer Mumpower and Laural Marshall; Emergency:. Karen Barron, Clint McDiffett, Laura Hill, Shirley Gustafson, Tim Wilson, Tekina Deters and Carla Johnston. Hund seconded. Motion carried 6-0.

Yocum moved to regretfully accept the resignation of Lee Fair as Alma Grade School Custodian. Wilson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.

Yocum moved to go into executive session for ten minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. The purpose of the session was to protect the privacy interests of an individual(s). Craghead seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The board reconvened at 8:00 PM.

Wilson moved to approve added employment for Thom King ­ Geography Class; and Carrie Minton ­ Advisor Base. Roth seconded. Motion carried 6-0.

Superintendent Jackson and the Board discussed the following in their Round
Table: Quit Claim deed finalized for Roger Schwalm; New Bus rules reviewed and changed to be brought back next month for final approval; Curb and guttering project getting done; Appointing Hund and Wilson to the newly formed Advisory Council per the Negotiated Agreement; Upcoming KASB Convention discussed; Construction update regarding the tile flooring at WHS Commons, Boys¹ locker room flooring, and other concerns.; WHS track concerns that will be addressed by the company that installed the track‹still under warranty; and the Alma Marlins request for use of bus to take them to Manhattan for swim practice. Breiner moved to obtain a written request from the architect recommending testing on the WHS Commons floor. Craghead seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The superintendent was instructed to seek completion of warranty work in Boys locker room floor.

Wilson moved to adjourn. Breiner seconded. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 PM.

Submitted by Mary Stuewe, Clerk

 

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