May 12, 2008...
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
May 13, 2008
The Board welcomed the public. Bonnie Hines, district patron, addressed the board concerning the use of cell phones. Sandy Elsworth, Greenbush Early Childhood programs coordinator, reported to the board that the new Pre-K pilot classroom had received a four star (out of five) rating in its first year of operation.
The Board adjourned into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel.
The Board voted to employ Mr. Mike Philpot as interim superintendent.
The Board approved the consent agenda that included:
- - Minutes from two regular and six special meetings.
- - Treasurer's report
- - Bills submitted for payment
- - Activity fund reports
- - Kids Voting Kansas participation resolution.
Building Principals gave brief reports regarding activities in their buildings. Items that will be presented to the board for possible action in June include a policy change for final / semester examinations that will include options for exemptions from these tests. An amended schedule for curriculum update will also be presented to the board in June for approval.
The board postponed action on a proposal to purchase and implement an online time accounting system to assist with the collection of wage and hour data for payroll. Additional research will be done. District staff are encouraged to share their thoughts on the implementation of a time accounting (Internet browser based time card system) with Michelle Pryor and Randy Rivers.
Board Clerk, Michelle Pryor, briefed the board on the upcoming staff appreciation dinner on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in the Franklin Community Center at 6:00 PM. All staff are encouraged to attend. The dinner will include recognition of staff, entertainment by the 5th grade honor choir and a tasty dinner of rigatoni, brisket, salad, scalloped potatoes catered by Kevin Anselmi.
The board recommended a few minor changes to the classified handbook presented and approved it for 2008-2009.
The board recommended a few minor changes to the job description handbook presented and approved it for 2008-2009.
The board recommended a few minor changes to the student handbooks and approved them for 2008-2009.
The board postponed action on a credit recovery / at-risk program at the high school until principal Alan Roberts provides an analysis of the schedule and current staff utilization to the board for consideration in June.
The Board entered executive session to discuss salary negotiations with NEO-NEA.
The Board entered executive session to discuss non-elected personnel.
The board accepted the resignations of:
- - Rod Wescott – Jr. High PE and head basketball coach
- - Debbie Schaub – Brain Busters Program director
- - Becky Cobb – Brain Busters Tutor coordinator
- - Susan Lofts – Brain Busters Tutor coordinator
The board employed:
- - Kim Curran – Jr. High Social Studies and Language Arts
- - Wendy Neet – Junior High Language Arts
- - Matt Hiatt – NHS head basketball coach
- - Russ Cramer – NHS asst. basketball and track coach
- - Renee Popejoy – NHS asst. track coach
The board transferred Scott Field to the junior high physical education position.
The board approved a change in its regular June meeting date. The meeting will be held on Monday, June 23, 2008.
May 12, 2008...
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