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Board
Meeting Synopsis
The October 12, 2009 meeting was
held with all board members present. The following items were
reviewed or acted upon.
Resolutions
honoring the Activity Coaches and Sponsors and the Bus Drivers were
read by President Weathers.
- The agenda was adopted as
presented.
- Patron Time:
Lance Tucker spoke to the proposed changes
in the rental policy.Katy Eisenhower spoke concerning a future
request to dedicate and name the instrumental music room at the
high school in honor of Vernon Dietz.
A report on the Field
House Foundation was made by Members Robinson and Erven and
Assistant Principal / Athletic Director Randy Huck.
- The previous minutes were
approved.
- Resignations by Donna
Geist, Kai Beaton, Milt Riddiough and Eric Vasquez were
accepted.
- Employment offers to Joel
Edward, MS Accompanist, Dustin Kirk, HS Custodian and Donna Howard,
Food Service were approved.
- Board Matters
- A Kansas Livestock
Association request for approval of a 10 year rebate was presented
by Rich McKee, KLA. Duane Ramsey also assisted in the presentation.
The Board approved the request as part of the economic development
of the county under the Revitalization Plan.
- The Board discussed the
proposed IBB recommendation concerning the splitting of salaries
for coaching when enough participants are available but not enough
coaches. The Board approved the recommendation contingent on a
positive vote of the SCTA.
- The Board approved the
amendments to the rental policy and also added some additional
wording.
- A video presentation by
the KASB outlining the financial difficulties of school districts
in the state was viewed by the Board. After the conclusion of the
presentation, the board discussed membership in the Schools for
Fair Funding both as possible members and as possible litigants in
a proposed lawsuit against the legislature. The board did not vote
to participate as either membership category.
- Vice-President Erven was
approved by the Board as a delegate to the KASB Convention to be
held in Overland Park, December 4-6/
- Multiple executive
sessions were held for discussion of non-elected
personnel.
- A brief report by
Superintendent Wells was heard and the meeting
adjourned.
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