Riverton School Board Regular Meeting

Unified School District #404

Riverton School Board Regular Meeting

Riverton Board of Education Office

Thursday, February 11, 2010

6:30 P.M.

The regular school board meeting of the Board of Education, Unified School District #404, was held on February 11, 2010 at 6:30 P.M. in the Riverton Board of Education Office.

Mr. Tim Wilson called the meeting to order. Members present: Mr. Tim Wilson, Ms. Connie Shaw, Mr. Bud Day, Mr. Danny Anderson, Mr. Tom Wimmer, Mr. John Gaines and Mr. Brett Warstler. A seven member board.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Bud Day moved to approve the following consent agenda:

February 11, 2010 school board meeting agenda with the following additions: V-A:Connie Shaw; VI-A: Resignation; VI-B: Retirements

Regular U.S.D. school board meeting minutes for January 14, 2010.

The January 31, 2010 Treasurer report by Royce Donaldson, Treasurer, U.S.D. #404.

General………………………………….$ 808,425.07

Supplemental General………………….. 901,382.70

Capital Outlay………………………...... 1,038,886.91

Driver Training…………………………. 5,536.97

Food Service……………………………. 56,233.81

Inservice………………………………… 8,598.83

Special Education………………………. 159,210.91

Gifts and Grants………………………… 61,177.97

Contingency Reserve………………….... 153,663.80

Textbook Rental Account………………. 130,994.52

Bond & Interest………………………… 152,707.04

Capital Projects……………………….... 173,298.91

Title I…………………………………… 12,117.08

Title II-A……………………………….. 62.18

Grants…………………………………… 15,475.26

TOTAL $3,677,771.96

4. January expenses totaling: $ 203,718.48

Mr. Brett Warstler seconded; carried unanimously.

CURRICULUM CORNER

The board heard from Mr. Kevin Elliott and Mr. Jacob Larison regarding the upcoming Career Fair on February 25, 2010. The board was given an overview of the Kansas Career Pipeline website and what it has to offer for students.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. John Gaines moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of non-elected personnel. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual(s) to be discussed. The board will return to the open meeting in fifteen (15) minutes at 7:20 p.m. in the Board of Education Room. Mr. Brett Warstler seconded; carried unanimously. The board retained Mr. Todd Berry.

The board returned to the open meeting at 7:20 p.m.

Mr. John Gaines moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of non-elected personnel. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual(s) to be discussed. The board will return to the open meeting in five (5) minutes at 7:25 p.m. in the Board of Education Room. Mr. Brett Warstler seconded; carried unanimously. The board retained Mr. Todd Berry.

The board returned to the open meeting at 7:25 p.m.

Mr. John Gaines moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of non-elected personnel. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual(s) to be discussed. The board will return to the open meeting in five (5) minutes at 7:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Room. Mr. Brett Warstler seconded; carried unanimously. The board retained Mr. Todd Berry.

The board returned to the open meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. John Gaines moved to go into executive session for the purpose of negotiations. The executive session is required to protect the districts right to confidentially of its negotiating position, and the public interest. The board will return to the open meeting in ten (10) minutes at 7:40 p.m. Mr. Brett Warstler; carried unanimously. The board retained Mr. Todd Berry.

The board returned to the open meeting at 7:40 p.m.

Mr. Tim Wilson left the meeting at 7:50 p.m. and did not return.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

The High School Site Council met on Thursday, February 11, 2010. The site council discussed failure rates, Kansas Assessment Tests and Incentives, upcoming career fair and the high school band’s recent accomplishments were recognized.

Mr. Cory White, High School Principal, gave the board information on AYP annual targets, QPA annual targets and general assessment cut scores.

The Middle School Exemplary recognition that was cancelled due to weather last week has been rescheduled for Monday, February 15th.

Mr. Chad Harper, Assistant Elementary Principal, reported on the recent dental clinic that was held for Elementary students. Mr. Harper noted that Mrs. Christy Mercer was very instrumental in making this dental clinic successful.

Mr. Chad Harper, Assistant Elementary Principal, reported on the MTSS Winter Data. K-2 data scores are higher at this point compared to this time last year.

2010-11 CALENDAR

Mr. Todd Berry, Superintendent, presented the board with options for the 2010-11 calendar.

Mr. Danny Anderson moved to approve the Option 2 calendar with the movement of the March 11 teacher professional day to March 18. The beginning date for students will be August 18 and the ending date for students will be May 25, 2011. Mr. Tom Wimmer seconded; carried unanimously.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Todd Berry, Superintendent, gave the board a legislative update.

Mr. Todd Berry, Superintendent, gave the board information on progress towards the board’s Goals and Objectives for the school year.

INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBER ISSUES

Ms. Connie Shaw, board member, made the board aware of the following: the proposed Empire rate increase would impact the school; the district trash rates could be increasing; proposed legislation to tax schools on fuel purchases.

RESIGNATIONS

Mr. John Gaines moved to accept the resignation of Mrs. Becky McDonald as MS cheer sponsor. Mr. Brett Warstler seconded; carried unanimously.

RETIREMENTS

Mr. Brett Warstler moved to approve the following retirements:

Mrs. Connie Gaines, 2nd grade teacher

Mrs. Virginia Wells, HS English

Mr. Jack Price, Maintenance

Mrs. Anne Jones, Food Service

Mrs. Sharlene Berry, ES Secretary

Mr. Danny Anderson seconded; carried unanimously.

RENEWAL OF SECOND SEMESTER CONTRACT

Mr. Brett Warstler moved to renew the second semester contract of Mrs. Dalaina Smith. Mr. Bud Day seconded; carried unanimously.

REHIRE FALL COACHES

Mr. John Gaines moved to rehire the fall coaches as listed below:

Soccer: Joseph Maghe-Head Coach; Amy Wilson- Asst. Coach

HS Volleyball: Kelli Pant-Head Coach; Morgan Murry-Asst. Coach;

Pam Bevis-Frosh Coach

HS Football: Danny Weaver-Asst. Coach; Brian Mitchell –Asst. Coach

MS Football: Chad Harper, Russ Garber and Darren Mooney

MS Volleyball: Kyndra Lunderman, Shannon Thomas and Jennifer Horyna

Mr. Brett Warstler seconded; carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Brett Warstler moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Mr. Tom Wimmer seconded; carried unanimously.

The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Office.

Tim WilsonConnie ShawSusie Nowlin

Board PresidentVice-PresidentBoard Clerk