Board Minutes, January 9, 2012
by Sherry Henry
January 10, 2012
Call to Order The regular monthly meeting of the USD #256 Board of Education was called to order by Vice President, Amanda Allen, in the district office on Monday evening, January 9, 2012, at 7:07 p.m.
Members Present Members present were Kris Smith, Lindsay Drake, Joshua Herrmann, John Booth, Amanda Allen, and Melvin Bland. Also present were David Hardage, Ken McWhirter, Jeremy Boldra, and Sherry Henry.
Consent Agenda Lindsay Drake moved to approve the January consent agenda items a through c with the additions to the agenda of VI. b. ANW Sp Ed Coop Agreement and VII. c. Eligibility. John Booth seconded the motion, and it carried 6 – 0.
Audiences There were no audiences.
Steve Becker arrived at the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Reports The superintendent, principals, and Lindsay Drake, ANW Representative, gave their respective reports.
ANW Agreement Amanda Allen moved to approve the amended, presented ANW Special Education Cooperative Interlocal No. 603 Agreement for special education services. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Tobacco Use Policy Joshua Herrmann moved to approve the presented tobacco use policy. Amanda Allen seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Eligibility Kris Smith moved to go into executive session for 5 minutes at 7:40 p.m. to discuss a student matter with Jeremy Boldra and David Hardage also present. John Booth seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Ken McWhirter left the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
The board returned to open session at 7:45 p.m.
Personnel Amanda Allen moved to go into executive session for 30 minutes at 7:46 p.m . to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation. John Booth seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Jeremy Boldra left the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
The board returned to open session at 8:16 p.m.
Steve Becker moved to return to executive session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation for 10 minutes at 8:16 p.m. Lindsay Drake seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
The board returned to open session at 8:26 p.m.
Lindsay Drake moved to return to executive session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation for 15 minutes at 8:30 p.m. with David Hardage also present. Kris Smith seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
The board returned to open session at 8:45 p.m.
Lindsay Drake moved to return to executive session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation for 10 minutes at 8:45 p.m. with David Hardage also present. Kris Smith seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
The board returned to open session at 8:55 p.m.
Amanda Allen moved to extend David Hardage’s contract as Superintendent for one year. John Booth seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0
Negotiations Discussion of negotiations was held.
Adjournment Joshua Herrmann moved the meeting be adjourned. John Booth seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0. The meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Steve Becker, President Attest:
Sherry Henry, Clerk
