BOE Meeting Minutes 3/8/10
March 11, 2010
Argonia Public Schools
Unified School District 359
504 N. Pine
Argonia, KS 67004
A Collaborative Family Creating a Legacy of Pride through Uncompromising Excellence
Minutes
March 8, 2010
The meeting was called to order by President Rick Nafziger at 7:00 p.m. with seven members present. Those members present were Rick Nafziger, Sarah Vineyard, Randy Simon, Ron Work, Robert Pike, Scott Greenwood, and Joe Allen. Also present were High School Principal Travis Riebel, Elementary Principal Dennis Murray, Superintendent Dr. Julie Dolley, and Clerk Linda White.
Approve Agenda: Motion by Scott Greenwood, seconded by Randy Simon to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Audience: High School Teacher Joan Hemberger.
Consent Items
Approval of Minutes of Previous Mtg.-February 8, 2010: Motion by Joe Allen, seconded by Sarah Vineyard to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Approval of Warrants: Motion by Joe Allen, seconded by Ron Work to approve payments of the warrants as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Reports
Elementary Principal: Mr. Murray reported to the board of the excellent turnout for Parent-Teacher Conferences, the Parent’s Meeting for Kindergarten Graduation, the PTO meeting held February 23rd, the Birth-5 Screenings, and end of the 3rd nine weeks.
HS Principal: Travis Riebel advised the board of the start of state assessments, the course changes in the Industrial Technology Program, the 2010-2011 high school schedule, and the high school girl’s basketball team going to state.
Sumner County Interlocal 619: Rick Nafziger gave the 619 report held on February 28th.
SCKESC: Joe Allen reported on the Service Center meeting held in Clearwater on March 3rd.
Superintendent: Dr. Dolley advised the board of a $500.00 scholarship offered by R&S Furniture with a deadline for applying as April 1st of each year. Motion by Sarah Vineyard, seconded by Ron Work to accept the scholarship as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
She also gave tentative numbers of pre-school and kindergarten students for the 2010-2011 school year, and the ballot from the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Motion by Scott Greenwood, seconded by Rick Nafziger to vote for Eugene Haydock for the Board of Directors of KSHSAA. Motion carried 7-0.
Discussion and/or Appropriate Action
Legislative Update: Discussion.
Budget Update: Discussion.
Gym Banners: Discussion.
District Insurance Premiums: Discussion. No action taken.
2010-2011 Calendar: A motion was made by Randy Simon and seconded by Sarah Vineyard to approve Draft #1 of the 2010-2011 school calendar as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
2010 Preschool Schedule: Motion by Rick Nafziger, seconded by Randy Simon to extend the pre-school days to May 12th. Motion carried 7-0.
USD 359 Technology Plan: Motion by Ron Work, seconded by Scott Greenwood to approve the Technology Plan as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Early Retirement Policy: Dennis Murray talked to the board about the Early Retirement Policy.
Joan Hemberger, Dennis Murray, and Travis Riebel left the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Executive Session: Motion by Scott Greenwood, seconded by Rick Nafziger to enter executive session at 9:35 p.m. for thirty minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Dr. Dolley was extended an invitation to remain. Motion carried 7-0. The board returned to regular session at 10:05 p.m. Motion by Scott Greenwood, seconded by Rick Nafziger to enter executive session at 10:05 p.m. for twenty-five minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Dr. Dolley was extended an invitation to remain. Motion carried 7-0. The board returned to regular session at 10:30 p.m. Motion by Scott Greenwood, seconded by Rick Nafziger to enter executive session at 10:30 p.m. for thirty minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Dr. Dolley was extended an invitation to remain. Motion carried 7-0. The board returned to regular session at 11:00 p.m. The board entered executive session at 11:00 p.m. for fifty minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Dr. Dolley was extended an invitation to remain. Motion carried 7-0. The board returned to regular session at 11:50 p.m.
Adjournment: Motion by Ron Work, seconded by Scott Greenwood to adjourn the meeting at 11:52 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.
