...Board Meeting Notes
Board Vice President Brett Jurging called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
The Board approved the consent agenda that included approval of the February 8, 2010 meeting minutes, approval of the financial reports and claims, acceptance of the BES Site Council minutes and updates to board policies 0260 and 3270.
The Board reviewed . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Board member Damian Korte attended the calendar discussion via telephone.
BHS Dance Team representatives addressed the Board during the public participation forum. They read a . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The Board heard a presentation by BHS Debate and Forensics coach Daniel Dawson during the public forum. The BHS 4-speaker debate team performed very well at the regional in Fort Scott, qualifying for State and the team also placed . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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 . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Board heard from district patrons in the public
participation forum.
The Board approved the consent agenda that included the October
12, 2009 regular meeting minutes, the bills and financial reports
and accepted the BES site . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
The Board heard from three patrons in the public
participation forum.
The Board approved the consent agenda that included minutes from
the September 14, 2009 meeting and financial reports and
claims.
The Board reviewed . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The Board began the evening at 6:00 PM with a tour of Bluestem
High School and Bluestem Elementary school.
The Board opened their regular meeting at the district
office.
The group Bluestem Care Coalition addressed the Board . . .
read more
...Special Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday,
September 8, 2009.
The Board adopted a resolution to call its 1999 series bonds and
to refund them by selling new bonds. This transaction will
save the taxpayers of the . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Board held the annual budget hearing. Mr. Rivers
reviewed the budget and explained several budget concepts.
Several patrons were in attendance and participated in the
hearing.
The Board heard a presentation from Steve . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Board convened its July reorganizational meeting at 7:00 PM
on Monday, July 20, 2009.
The Board elected Kenny Sowers its president for 2009-2010 and
also elected Brett Jurging vice president for the same period.
The Board . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
During the Public Participation Forum, Todd Johnson, BHS Skills
USA co-sponsor and two students updated the Board on their summer
Skills USA activities, including their participation as state level
officers. Jennifer Kramer-Leeker, . . .
read more
...Special Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Friday, May 22, 2009
The Board of Education met Thursday night at 7:00 PM for a
special meeting to discuss non-elected personnel.
The Board approved a 2 year contract for Mr. Joel Lovesee as the
BMS principal.
The Board adjourned the . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The Board heard a report from Jennifer Kramer-Leeker and Susan
Wrampe, senior class sponsors, reviewing the program for the 2009
BHS graduation.
The Board approved the consent agenda that included minutes from
the April 13, 2009 . . .
read more
...Special Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The Board convened the first special meeting at 7:30 PM.
The Board entered executive session to discuss non-elected
personnel.
The Board accepted the resignation of Kevin Hood as BMS
principal.
The Board adjourned the first . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The Board approved the agenda and opened the floor for public
participation. Three district patrons and a student addressed
the board regarding employment contracts.
The Board approved the consent agenda that included the minutes . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Bluestem High School Madrigals performed a
piece for the Board that they will perform again on Tuesday, March
10 th in the league music festival at Chaparral.
The Board approved the consent agenda that included the February 9, . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The Bluestem High School Skills USA club shared its opening
ceremony with the Board of Education.
The Board approved the consent agenda. The consent agenda
included approval of the January 12, 2009 Board meeting minutes,
. . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Board heard a presentation by Colleen Turner describing a
career fair project being planned by the high school chapter of
Skills USA. Colleen also shared information about a summer
opportunity she was raising funds to take . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
The Board heard three items in the public
participation forum. First, the BHS junior class made a
request to be allowed to host the prom in the El Dorado Civic
Center. The board gave the senior class and Mr. Wrampe . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
The Board convened their regular November meeting at the Leon
Community Center at 7:00 PM.
Jennifer Kramer-Leeker, high school teacher, presented a staff
report to the Board.
The Board approved the consent agenda that included . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
During the Public Participation Forum the Board was briefed by
Mr. Rivers on a request from a patron to allow foreign exchange
students to participate in the graduation ceremony. Current
policy only allows exchange students with the . . .
read more
...Special Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The Bluestem USD 205 Board of Education held two special
meetings Monday night, September 22 nd beginning at 6:30
PM. The first special meeting was held to discuss providing
laptop computers for district teachers. The board . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
The board meeting began at 7:00 PM in the boardroom at the
Central office.
During the Public Participation Forum, Jeff Eastman, Bluestem
Elementary School teacher, gave a faculty and staff report.
Mary Beth Ogle, representing . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The Bluestem USD 205 Board of Education convened its regular
August meeting at the central office in Leon at 7:00 PM, Monday,
August 11 th .
The Board held a hearing for the 2008-2009 budget. Two
community members were in . . .
read more
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Bluestem USD 205 Board of Education convened its first
meeting of the 2008-2009 school year at 7:00 PM on Monday, July 21,
2008.
The Board elected Jeremy Nelson president of the board and
Melissa Hatfield, vice president.
The . . .
read more
by Ava McHone
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Board approved minutes will be found in this location.
Board Minutes
1.14.08
Board Minutes
1/28/08
Board Minutes
2/11/08
Board Minutes
2/13/08
Board Minutes
2/25/08
Board Minutes
3.10.08 . . .
read more
