Minutes of the Nov 2009 BOE Meeting

JEFFERSON COUNTY NORTH SCHOOLS USD NO 339
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF USD 339
HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009, AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE
WINCHESTER, KANSAS

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of USD# 339 was called to order by Ron Langston at 7:30 p.m. on November 9, 2009 at the District Office in Winchester, Kansas.
Also present were Sharon Porter, Tony Domann, Karen Edmonds, Kandace Irvine, Gary Bedigrew, Denise Jennings, Brandan Giltner, Tim Marshall and Susan Coppinger.

Tony Domann made a motion to approve the following consent agenda items with the addition of item G: Approval of the November 9, 2009 bills Warrant No. 11539 – 11545 = $4,694.14
    A. Approval of the agenda
    B. Approval of the minutes of the October 12, 2009 regular meeting
    C. Approval of the October 22, 2009 bills Warrant No. 11429 - 11433 = $1,490.39
    D. Approval of the October 26, 2009 bills Warrant No. 11434 = $98,822.00
    E. Approval of the November 10, 2009 payroll Warrant No. 11435 - 11479 and Direct Deposit No.11759 -11844 = $286,815.60
    F. Approval of the November 9, 2009 bills Warrant No. 11480 - 11538 = $118,557.09

Motion seconded by Sharon Porter. Motion carried 4 - 0.

There were no communications from patrons present.

Dr. Marshall shared an e-mail received from a parent expressing thanks for the Star Base experience support for their student.

Karen Edmonds reviewed the Keystone Learning Services report.

Reports of Administration:

Gary Bedigrew, assisted by Kandace Irvine, updated on FBLA activities; MAP and State testing status; Scholar Bowl events; the fall play, “The Sound of Music” to be presented November 13 & 14; the 6 – 12 Band concert November 6th; Parent-Teacher conferences; Honor Roll and athletic activities.

Denise Jennings reported that Mrs. Sweeney arranged for students who were absent from Star Base activities to launch their rockets at the EMS; updated on Parent-Teacher conferences and community support of the Halloween parade. She also updated on Promethean board training; CPR certification; Kansas Course Code Management System; MANDT training and KSDE test security regulations.

Brandan Giltner reported on MAP test completion and NWEA test preparations. The transportation report indicated buses are being prepared for the winter season and our school nurse talked to drivers regarding procedures for particular medical conditions of students. He also presented an update of activities and athletics.

Dr. Marshall reported on the Kansas Learning First Alliance “Watch and Talk” video viewed last month during a site council meeting which generated good discussion among council members; the re-cycle trailers at the EMS should be available this week; both the EMS and high school buildings achieved the standard of excellence in reading and mathematics state testing; the football lighting project is 99% complete; staff members have been trained in testing ethics and security and signed off on the material; staff members have been re-certified in CPR training.

Dr. Marshall handed out information regarding the fiscal condition of the state of Kansas. Several factors are involved in the increase of appropriation of dollars for general state aid and we need to be aware that if the increase is not approved, school districts will face immediate budget reductions and should plan for additional reductions for the 2010-2011 school year.

Old Business:

(KASB Convention alternate) Ron Langston will serve as the 2009 KASB convention delegate alternate.

(Fall Regional) Sharon Porter updated on the Fall Regional meeting she attended.

New Business:

(Advertising and Sponsorship Policy – 1st Read) Dr. Marshall presented as 1st Read Policy KI-A Advertising and Sponsorship. Karen Edmonds asked that community individual and/or business “backers” be included in the policy. Dr. Marshall will work on the policy language and it will be presented again at the December meeting.

(Personnel) There was no discussion; therefore no executive session was needed.

(Contracts) Jim Bodenheimer made a motion to extend a supplemental contract to Rick McFarland as a high school track assistant coach and to extend a supplemental contract to Theresa Webb as the high school girls basketball coach’s aide. Motion seconded by Sharon Porter. Motion carried 5 – 0.

(Misc. Items) There were no miscellaneous items.

Langston adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.