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Board of Education: Board Mtg Notes

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March 8, 2010...

...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

 

February 8, 2010...

...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

January 11, 2010...

...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

December 14, 2009...

...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

November 9, 2009...

...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

October 12, 2009...

...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

September 14, 2009...

...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

September 8, 2009...

...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

August 10, 2009...

...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

July 20, 2009...

...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

June 8, 2009...

...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

May 21, 2009...

...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

May 11, 2009...

...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

April 21, 2009...

...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

April 13, 2009...

...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

March 9, 2009...

...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

February 9, 2009...

...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

January 12, 2009...

...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

December 8, 2008...

...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

November 10, 2008...

...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

October 13, 2008...

...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

September 22, 2008...

...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

September 8, 2008...

...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 Feedback

August 11, 2008...

...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

July 21, 2008...

...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 Feedback

Board Minutes

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


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