LOUISBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 416
LOUISBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 416Board of Education29020 Mission Belleview Rd.LOUISBURG, KANSAS 66053913-837-1700MINUTES(Unofficial Until Board Approved) REGULAR MEETINGDecember 14, 2009 – 7:00 PM The Regular meeting of the Board of Education, Unified School District #416, Miami County, Kansas was held Monday, December 14, 2009 in the Unified School District Board Room at 7:00 PM.Those in attendance were: Board Members Jim Vallacqua, Paul Kircher, Jimmy Allen, Connie Ewy, Lou Davis and Scot Rogers; John Cleek was absent; Superintendent Dr. Sharon Zoellner; Assistant Superintendent Dr. Pam Best; Clerk Nina Turec; Principal Dave Tappan; Teachers Sandi Roark and Rochelle Peters; Student Connor Hopkins President Jimmy Allen called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Consent AgendaApproval of Minutes of 11/09/2009Treasurer’s ReportInvestmentsPayment of BillsDetails of billsAgendaPersonnel Recommendation Approve AgendaScot Rogers made a motion to approve all Consent Items. Connie Ewy seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Patrons’ Forum – There were no patrons who wished to address the board. Executive Session – NegotiationsPaul Kircher made a motion for the Board of Education, Rochelle Peters and the Superintendent to retire to a 5 minute Executive Session to discuss negotiations to begin at 7:05 PM. Scot Rogers seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.Executive Session began at 7:05 PM.Executive Session ended at 7:10 PM.Regular session resumed at 7:10 PM.Discussion ItemsGraduate Research Project UpdateConnor Hopkins, senior at Louisburg High School, gave an overview of his GRP. Sandi Roark reported statistics showing how improvement, over the last three years, has been made by students in reaching deadlines and due dates.Dave Tappan summarized the changes being discussed to improve the GRP such as designing the project as a curriculum credit class and improving paper writing skills. Budget Reduction – Base State Aid Per PupilDr. Zoellner explained a spreadsheet summary of budget reduction items proposed to meet the cuts in funding by the State of Kansas at this time. These cuts totaled $605,000. Race to the Top FundsThe Superintendent reported that this is a federal grant to help pay curriculum and professional development costs. She noted that USD 416 must respond by December 31, 2009 to be considered for the program. Action Items Connie Ewy made a motion and Scot Rogers seconded to approve December 24th as a holiday for 12 month employees. Motion carried 6-0.Lou Davis moved and Paul Kircher seconded a motion to approve the fiscal audit report by Lowenthal, Webb and Odermann, P.A. for year ending June 30, 2009. Motion passed 6-0. Scot Rogers’ motion was seconded by Jimmy Allen to approve the 2010-2011 school year calendar. Motion carried 6-0. Paul Kircher moved to approve Board Policy Sections K, L, M as amended. Jim Vallacqua seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0.Lou Davis made a motion to approve the Memo of Understanding and submit to participate in the Race to the Top grant. Jim Vallacqua seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.Jim Vallacqua moved and Lou Davis seconded a motion to approve the Memo of Understanding for the teacher retirees’ incentive plan. The motion passed 6-0. Executive SessionScot Rogers made a motion for the Board of Education and Dr. Zoellner to retire to a 15 minute Executive Session to discuss employment recommendations, negotiations and matters affecting a student, with possible action follow, to begin at 8:15 PM. Connie Ewy seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0.Executive Session began at 8:15 PM.Executive Session ended at 8:30 PM.Regular session resumed at 8:30 PM.Scot Rogers made a motion to extend administrators’ contracts as recommended with no pay increase. Jim Vallacqua seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Connie Ewy moved and Lou Davis seconded a motion to extend, with modifications Superintendent Sharon Zoellner’s contract with no pay increase. Motion passed 6-0.Future agenda items District FeesBoard Policy – Sections D and EAnnouncementsJanuary 6 – 6 PM- Paola HS, Legislative DinnerJanuary 11 – 7 PM – Regular Board MeetingFebruary 17-18 – 9:30AM Capitol Plaza, Topeka –KASB Governmental Relations SeminarApril 10, 2010 – NSBA convention, Chicago 10.0.AdjournLou Davis moved the December 14, 2009 Regular Meeting of the USD 416 Board of Education adjourn. Scot Rogers seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Adjournment time: 8:37 PM.Nina B. Turec, ClerkUSD #416 Board of EducationJimmy Allen, PresidentUSD #416 Board of Education ................
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