December 14, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
The BHS men’s choir performed for the board during the public participation forum.
The Board approved the consent agenda that included minutes of the November 9, 2009 regular meeting; financial reports and claims; a resolution to adopt the Butler County Hazard Mitigation Plan; approval to submit a draft of the updated, three-year technology plan to the Kansas State Department of Education; acceptance of the 2008-2009 Financial Statements Audit from Peterson, Peterson and Goss, LC and acceptance of the BES Site Council Notes from November 2nd.
The Board briefly reviewed staff reports and heard a preliminary report from Mr. Rivers and Mr. Lovesee on their trip to the National Association for K-12 Online Learning Conference in Austin Texas.
The Board listened to a presentation by Mr. Rivers regarding budget cuts in the current year and additional anticipated budget cutting that will need to take place for 2010-2011. It was the consensus of the Board not to pursue a 4-day school week for the remainder of the current year. There will be discussion at the January meeting regarding the possibility of shortening the school year to help reduce 2009-10 budget expenditures. A list of possible budget cutting options for 2010-11 was also presented. Additional discussion will take place as we learn more about Legislative priorities for the 2010-11 budget cycle.
The Board accepted the resignation of member Jeremy Nelson and adopted a resolution to announce the vacancy. Applications for the position will be accepted through January 8, 2010. The Board will select a new member after it has discussed the number of applicants and a plan for making the selection.
The Board approved the change of Student Information Systems for the 2010-11 school year. The district will be changing from Goedustar to PowerSchool.
The Board approved the retirement of Gary and NeAnn Jones.
The Board approved the employment of custodians Arminda Gracia (BHS) and Silvia Guardado (BES).
The Board approved the employment of Chris Semisch as BHS asst. girls basketball coach, Darius Semisch as BHS asst. boys basketball coach and Sal Tovar as BHS asst. softball coach.
The Board approved the termination of Frederick Ates.
