March 8, 2010 Minutes
by Sherry Henry
March 09, 2010
Call to Order The regular monthly meeting of the USD #256 Board of Education was called to order by President, Patti Boyd, in the district office on Monday evening, March 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present Members present were Patti Boyd, Bob Rhodes, Brenda Swanson, Steve Becker, Judi Knight, Amanda Allen, and Melvin Bland. Also present were Nancy Meyer, Kathy Ward, Bill LaPorte, Gene Covey, Jeremy Boldra, Ken McWhirter, and Sherry Henry.
Consent Agenda Bob Rhodes moved to approve items a-c of the March consent agenda as presented with the additions to the agenda of VI. d. iii. Budget and VII. c. Resignation. Brenda Swanson seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Audiences There were no audiences.
Reports The superintendent and principals gave their respective reports. Bill LaPorte asked for permission to use the school bus for the THRIVE Summer Swim Program. Consensus was to allow THRIVE to use the bus this summer paying mileage and the driver’s cost. Kathy Ward shared the award won from the THRIVE committee for last year’s summer swim program.
Kathy Ward left the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Bill LaPorte left the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Brenda Swanson gave the ANW Special Education Coop report.
Track Improvement The consensus was to continue with the track improvement project started last summer.
Summer School Steve Becker moved to hold summer school this summer. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Negotiations The negotiations team will meet with the MVTA negotiations team after spring break.
Attendance Policy Discussion of the attendance policy was held, the current policy will remain.
Tech Class Rquirmnt Discussion of the technology class requirement for graduation was held, no action was taken.
Budget Discussion of the budget for next year was held.
Gene Covey left the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Brenda Swanson moved to go into executive session at 9:10 p.m. for 30 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel with Nancy Meyer also present. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
The board returned to open session at 9:40 p.m.
Bob Rhodes moved to go into executive session at 9:43 p.m. for 20 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel with Nancy Meyer also present. Judi Knight seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
Nancy Meyer left the executive session at 9:51 p.m.
The board returned to open session at 10:03 p.m.
Brenda Swanson moved to go into executive session at 10:05 p.m. for 20 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Amanda Allen seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
The board returned to open session at 10:25 p.m.
Personnel Cheerleader tryouts are taking place for the SH this week.
Melvin Bland moved to go into executive session at 10:30 p.m. for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel with Nancy Meyer, Jeremy Boldra, and Ken McWhirter also present. Steve Becker seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
The board returned to open session at 10:45 p.m.
Melvin Bland moved to go into executive session at 10:47 p.m. for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel with Nancy Meyer, Jeremy Boldra, and Ken McWhirter also present. Judy Knight seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
The board returned to open session at 10:57 p.m.
Bob Rhodes moved to accept Adam Hewson’s resignation as Shop Instructor. Melvin Bland seconded the motion, and it carried 7 – 0.
The board reviewed the post audit on consolidation.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Patti Boyd
President
Attest:
Sherry Henry
Clerk
