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August 9, 2010...
...Board Meeting Notes
The Board meeting was called to order by president Brett Jurging. The Board held its annual budget hearing. Three district patrons were in attendance and participated in the hearing. Discussion and questions regarding the proposed 2010-11 budget took place. There was no public input during the pubic participation forum. . . .
July 19, 2010...
...Board Meeting Notes
The meeting was called to order by 2009-10 President Kenny Sowers. The Board elected Brett Jurging as President for 2010-11. The Board elected Kenny Sowers as Vice President for 2010-11. The Board approved the consent agenda . . .
June 14, 2010...
...Board Meeting Notes
The Board meeting was called to order. Members Phyllis Brewer and Trish Navarro were absent. During the public participation forum, a staff member addressed the Board regarding professional negotiations and superintendent Rivers . . .
May 10, 2010...
...Board Meeting Notes
The Board heard from several groups and one patron during the public participation forum. Presentations were made by Daniel Dawson and students regarding BHS Forensics, Tod Johnson and students regarding BHS Skills USA and Dennis . . .
April 12, 2010...
...Board Meeting Notes
Board President Kenny Sowers called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. The Board approved the consent agenda that included minutes of the March 8, 2010 regular meeting and approved the financial reports and claims. The Board reviewed . . .
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 . . .
February 8, 2010...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
January 11, 2010...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
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 . . .
November 9, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
October 12, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
September 14, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
September 8, 2009...
...Special Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
August 10, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
July 20, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
June 8, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
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, . . .
May 21, 2009...
...Special Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
May 11, 2009...
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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 . . .
April 21, 2009...
...Special Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
April 13, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
March 9, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
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, . . .
February 9, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
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, . . .
January 12, 2009...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
December 8, 2008...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
November 10, 2008...
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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 . . .
October 13, 2008...
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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 . . .
September 22, 2008...
...Special Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
September 8, 2008...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
July 21, 2008...
...Board Meeting Notes
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 . . .
Board Minutes
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 . . .










