The following members were present: Dan Winter, President Daniel Strom, Vice President. Jennifer Wilson

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1 Approved:February 2, 2009 MINUTES OF THE RILEY COUNTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 378 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HELD IN THE RILEY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MONDAY, JANUARY 12, :00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER President Dan Winter called the USD 378 Board of Education's regular meeting to order on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Riley County High School Library with the Pledge of Allegiance. The following members were present: Dan Winter, President Daniel Strom, Vice President Rusty Berry Tom Henton Randy Glenn David Stevenson Jennifer Wilson Others present: Brad Starnes, Superintendent Norma Sharp, Clerk Teresa Grant, RGGS/RCMS Principal CONSENT AGENDA*Asterisk marked items. A. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a) Minutes of the Regular December 15, 2008, meeting were approved as presented. b) Notes of the Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) January 2, 2009 meeting were approved as presented. B. *APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS: 1.) December Month End Reports- Cash Summary, Budget Summary of Funds, Expense Budget Report 2.) Building Financial Reports 3.) Food Service Report 4.) January Expenditures were approved as presented. C. * The Board approved the resignation of Special Education Driver- Christine Forshee as recommended by Larry Wendland. D. *The Board approved second reading of the National Travel Policy as presented at the December 1, 2008 Board meeting as follows: With administrative approval USD 378 Board of Education will fund out of state co-curricular KSHSAA sanctioned-approved national events up to a maximum of 1,000 miles at the Board annually -64-

2 approved mileage reimbursement rate or provide a vehicle and fuel for such trips. Note-With this being co-curricular, only those classes that have organizations tied to them will be funded. E. *The Agenda was approved as presented. F. *After the addition of Item B. Under Personnel, Daniel Strom moved to approve the consent agenda as amended. Second by Rusty Berry. Motion carried with five yes votes. PATRON A. HEARING OF STUDENTS: COMMUNICATION There were no students present. B. HEARING OF VISITORS: The following visitor was present: Attorney Vic Jacobson C. HEARING OF PRINCIPALS: Principal Grant stated she appreciated working with the Board of Education, and all they do. Principal Swanson was in Topeka attending the swearing in ceremonies and the Governor s State of the State address. Principal Swanson s report included the announcement that Riley County High School has been selected to participate in the Kansas Partnership in Character Education Program grant as a control/conventional school for the initial grant year of Participants of this grant will receive a oneday training, plus material to help their team create a culture for strong academic and ethical character within the staff and student body. RCHS participants include Nancy Pujol, Kelly Hammel, Katie Ball, and Janie Anthony. Janie Anthony was one of 16 state winners selected to receive the KSDE Horizon Award and will be honored at a banquet in February. Member Tom Henton arrived at 7:08 p.m. Principal Grant was excused for the remainder of the meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: PERSONNEL REPORT There were no administrative items presented. A. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY: Rusty Berry moved the Board go into executive session for consultation with Attorney Vic Jacobson to discuss what would be deemed privileged in -65-

3 attorney-client relationship for 20 minutes with the Superintendent. The executive session is required to protect the attorney client privilege and the public interest. The Board shall return to the board room at 7:36 p.m. Second by Daniel Strom. Motion carried with six yes votes. Member Jennifer Wilson arrived at 7:30 p.m. and went directly into the executive session. meeting stating nothing was discussed in the executive session but consultation with Attorney Jacobson to discuss privileged information and no action was taken in the session. Attorney Jacobson left the meeting. PERSONNEL REPORT B. EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL WITH SUPERINTENDENT STARNES: David Stevenson moved the Board go into executive session for non-elected personnel matters with Superintendent Starnes to discuss Superintendents evaluation for 30 minutes. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. The Board shall return to the open meeting at 8:15 p.m. Second by Tom Henton. Motion carried with seven yes votes cast. The Board excused Superintendent Starnes at 7:55 p.m. from the session. Mr. Starnes was excused for the remainder of the meeting. meeting stating nothing was discussed but non-elected personnel/evaluation and no action was taken in the session. David Stevenson moved the Board return to executive session to continue discussing non-elected personnel/superintendent evaluation process for an additional 30 minutes for the same reason as stated in the main motion. Second by Jennifer Wilson. Motion carried with seven yes votes cast. meeting stating nothing was discussed but non-elected personnel matters relating to Superintendent evaluation process and no action was taken in the session. David Stevenson moved the Board return to executive session for 30 minutes to continue discussing non-elected personnel/superintendent evaluation process for the reasons as stated in the main motion. Second by Jennifer Wilson. Motion carried with seven yes votes cast. -66-

4 meeting stating nothing was discussed but Superintendent evaluation process and no action was taken in the session. CORRESPONDENCE The following correspondence items were presented: 1.) Kindergarten students appreciation thank you notes 2.) RCGS Staff appreciation thank you 3.) Thank you from the David Stevenson family 4.) Appreciation Thank you from Beth Speltz Miscellaneous Notes: 1.) A copy of former BOE members was compiled to be published on the Website and presented in the basketball game program on Tuesday, January 6. Former USD 378, Riley County Board Members Raymond Swanson Mary Jane Oberhelman Warren Ford Ron Reed Ivan sand Michael Lynch David Schurle Darrell Dean Davies Ted Jones Mel Nudson Marvin Lindstrom Virgil (John) Webber Arnold Sweaney Ralph Weller Ross Davenport Ralph Wahl Loren Oman Richard Schurle John Hunt Vinton Visser Eugene Sinn Delores Grater John Brewer Raydon Robel Norma Wahl Galen Hofmann Wes Llewelyn Dennis Peterson Leroy Bohnenblust Nathan Larson Lloyd Johnson Eva Peterson John Sjo Scott Trautwein Darrell Denton Dan Russell Duane Heikes Gordon Hibbard James Olson Board member reports.no official action was taken in board member reports. Questions were addressed regarding All Day Kindergarten and time for follow up reports, and negotiations. FUTURE MEETINGS The next special Quarterly meeting for Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) is scheduled to be held Monday, January 26, 2009, in the RCHS Library at 6:00 p.m. The next regular Board of Education meeting will be held Monday, February 2, 2009, in the RCHS Library starting at 7:00 p.m. -67-

5 ADJOURNMENT After the transaction of all official business, Jennifer Wilson moved and David Stevenson seconded the meeting adjourn. Motion carried with seven yes votes cast. Time for adjournment was 9:50 p.m President, Daniel M. Winter, DDS Norma Sharp, Clerk -68-