District Information: Minutes

April 14, 2008 Board Minutes

by Sherry Henry

April 15, 2008

Call to Order The regular monthly meeting of the Marmaton Valley USD #256 Board of Education was called to order in the district office on Monday evening, April 14, 2008, at 7:06 p.m. by Steve Becker, President.

Members Present The members present were Steve Becker, Patti Boyd, Judi Knight, Brenda Swanson, Melvin Bland, Becca Plaschka, and Bob Rhodes. Also present were Nancy Meyer, Maurice Strecker, Adrianne and Craig Knavel, Seth Bolling, Jennie Louk, Kaylan Colgin, Brooklyn Trollope, Kurtis LaRue, Elaine Stewart, Dizera VanNice, Russell Plaschka, Julie Tholen, Jessica Roach, Ken McWhirter, and Sherry Henry.

Consent Agenda Bob Rhodes moved to approve items a-c of the April consent agenda as presented with the deletion of the dance team request from the agenda. Patti Boyd seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.

Audiences There were no audiences.

Reports Nancy Meyer announced a rescheduled building tour would be set and reported on the following: milk grant from the Elsmore Methodist Church, golf, and the KASB Spring Regional.

Ken McWhirter reported on state assessments, kindergarten, and accelerated reader points.

Cheyanne and Paula Miller arrived at the meeting at 7:16 p.m.

` Maurice Strecker presented the upcoming honors trip.

Judi Knight reported on the ANW Special Education Coop.

Jaclyn Conkling arrived at the meeting at 7:25 p.m.

FFA Request Russell Plaschka asked for permission to hold the FFA Dodge Ball

Tournament on a Wednesday night this week. The board gave

consensus to do so.

FCCLA Request Bob Rhodes moved to contribute $750 towards the FCCLA Nationals

trip this summer. Brenda Swanson seconded the motion, and it carried

7 – 0.

Elaine Stewart, Seth Bolling, and Paula and Cheyanne Miller left the

meeting at 7:40 p.m.

Spanish Club Request Bob Rhodes moved to contribute $750 towards the summer Spanish

Club trip. Brenda Swanson seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.

Julie Tholen, Kurtis LaRue, Brooklyn Trollope, Dizera VanNice, Kaylan

Colgin, Jaclyn Conkling, and Jessica Roach left the meeting at 7:53 p.m.

Tour The board took a tour of the new awning between the Jr High wing and

the Elementary from 7:55 to 8:10 p.m.

Tech Presentation The technology committee representatives gave a PowerPoint

presentation on technology and presented possible needs for the future.

Russell Plaschka, Adrianne and Craig Knavel, and Jennie Louk left the

meeting at 8:48 p.m.

Driver Education Bob Rhodes moved to hire Mike McEwan as summer driver education

instructor and set the fee at $52/student for 2008. Melvin Bland

seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.

Summer Library Patti Boyd moved to hire Janice Feuerborn as summer librarian for 2008

at 2 days/week during summer school plus an additional 5 days. Judi

Knight seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.

KASB Dues Bob Rhodes moved the district continue as a member of KASB and the

Legal Assistance Fund for 2008-09. Melvin Bland seconded the motion,

and it carried 7 – 0.

Summer Breakfast Patti Boyd moved to approve the Summer Breakfast Program for

2008. Becca Plaschka seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.

Bus Bids Bus bids were opened by Steve Becker at the meeting. No bids were

accepted.

Parking Discussion of parking in front of the school was held.

Personnel Becca Plaschka moved to accept the resignations of Sandy Zornes as

custodian, Carla Isaac as IDL/para, Julie Tholen as Concessions

sponsor, and Joleene Hart as SH Cheerleading/Pep Club sponsor. Patti

Boyd seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.

Maurice Strecker left the meeting at 10:21 p.m.

Judi Knight moved to hire Jeremy Boldra as Jr/Sr High Principal for

2008-09. Becca Plaschka seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.

Patti Boyd moved to go into executive session for 15 minutes to

discuss non-elected personnel at 10:30 p.m. with Nancy Meyer and

Ken McWhirter also present. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and

it carried 7 - 0.

carried 7 – 0.

The board returned to open session at 10:45 p.m.

Judi Knight moved to go into executive session for 5 minutes to discuss

non-elected personnel at 10:49 p.m. with Nancy Meyer and Ken

McWhirter also present. Patti Boyd seconded the motion, and it

carried 7 – 0.

Ken McWhirter left the meeting at 10:50 p.m.

The board returned to open session at 10:54 p.m.

Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:13 p.m.

Steve Becker

President Attest:

Sherry Henry

Clerk