July 12, 2010 Minutes
by Sherry Henry
July 14, 2010
Call to Order The organizational meeting of the USD #256 Board of Education was called to order by President, Patti Boyd, in the district office on Monday evening, July 12, 2010 at 7:07 p.m.
Members Present Members present were Patti Boyd, Judi Knight, Melvin Bland, Bob Rhodes, Steve Becker, and Amanda Allen. Also present were David Hardage, Cindy Ritchie, Maria Gunselman, and Sherry Henry.
Food Service Request Cindy Ritchie presented a request for a food service employee to cut their hours from 8 to 7.5. Consensus was to allow this.
Cindy Ritchie left the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Election of Officers Amanda Allen moved to nominate Patti Boyd as President. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and it carried 5 – 1, Patti Boyd abstaining.
Bob Rhodes moved to nominate Steve Becker as Vice President. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and it carried 5 – 1, Steve Becker abstaining.
Brenda Swanson arrived at the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
Amanda Allen moved to nominate Judi Knight as ANW Rep for July through December and Patti Boyd as alternate. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and it carried 6 – 1, Judi Knight abstaining.
Patti Boyd moved to nominate Brenda Swanson as Hearing Officer. Judi Knight seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Consent Agenda Steve Becker moved to approve the July consent agenda items a-c as presented. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Audiences There were no audiences.
Reports No reports were given.
Band Request Steve Becker moved to purchase materials for instrument storage and a tuba and french horn. Amanda Allen seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Maria Gunselman left the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Org. Resolutions Bob Rhodes moved to adopt the presented organizational resolutions 10-11-1 through 10-11-15. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Amanda Allen moved to appoint the building principals as truancy officers and Cheryl Wallis as Deputy Clerk for 2010-11. Judi Knight seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Board Committees Patti Boyd moved to appoint the following board committees: Evaluation/Policy: Judi Knight/Patti Boyd, Negotiations: Melvin Bland/Steve Becker, Building & Grounds: Amanda Allen/Bob Rhodes/Brenda Swanson, and Food Service: Bob Rhodes/Steve Becker/Brenda Swanson.
Milk Bids Steve Becker moved to have the superintendent solicit milk bids for 2010-11. Bob Rhodes seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Dance Team There was no action taken.
Mileage Reimb. Melvin Bland moved no change to the mileage reimbursement rate of $.505/mile. Steve Becker seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
KPERS Rep Steve Becker moved Sherry Henry be the KPERS Rep. for 2010-11. Judi Knight seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Staff Dinner Consensus was to hold a back to school dinner for the staff.
Auditing Firm Steve Becker moved to retain Diehl, Banwart, Bolton, Jarred, & Bledsoe as district auditors for 2010-11. Judi Knight seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Budget Judi Knight moved to publish the presented Notice of Hearing for the 2010-11 budget. Bob Rhodes seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
FS Agreement Steve Becker moved to approve the FS Agreement for 2010-11. Brenda Swanson seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Fruit/Veggie Grant Bob Rhodes moved to accept the Fruit/Veggie Grant for 2010-11. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
KASB Training Patti Boyd will set up a date with KASB for board training in August.
Negotiations Bob Rhodes moved to go into executive session for 10 minutes at 8:20 p.m. to discuss negotiations with David Hardage also present. Judi Knight seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
The board returned to open session at 8:30 p.m.
Personnel Amanda Allen moved t o hire Stephen Smith as Cross Country Coach, Brenda Mills as Asst. JH Volleyball Coach, and Derek Scharff as SH Asst. Football Coach. Judi Knight seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Adjournment Amanda Allen moved to adjourn the meeting. Judi Knight seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Patti Boyd, President Attest:
Sherry Henry, Clerk
