BOE Meeting Summary - September 10, 2007

September Board Meeting Synopsis

• Approval of Donations
10-Sep-07

8/20/2007 McLiney & Co - QZAB Work $500.00
8/22/2007 CCCC-Tall Grass Reimb. For PO #18554 (Skateboard) $944.76
9/4/2007 Concordia Rotary Club-CES Library Books $500.00
8/24/2007 D.A.R.-300 bookmarks donated to CES 3rd & 4th Graders
with the preamble and Pledge of Allegiance
8/29/2007 River Valley Extension District Family Nutrition Program-Body $ 300.00
Walk program
9/5/2007 Panther Backer Football-Equipment Bags for Football Players $1,600.00 approx.
9/6/2007 VFW Auxiliary-Pledge of Allegiance coloring books for Kindergarteners
for Constitution Day and Poppies to 4th graders for Veterans' Day


TOTAL $3,844.76


CHS
8/23/2007 Dr. Bryant-Renaissance Donation $ 50.00
8/23/2007 Funk's-Renaissance Donation $ 20.00
8/23/2007 Con Auto Mart-Renaissance Donation $ 100.00

TOTAL $ 170.00

• Rachel’s Challenge
Whitney Sorell and Mallory Gilliland presented information on the Rachel’s Challenge Fall Conference to be held at CCCC on October 24th and Rachel’s Legacy which will be held on September 21st.

• JH Science Club
It was the consensus of the board to give Morgan Budke permission to start a JH Science Club as her senior project. Theresa Gram will be the sponsor. The board will take final action on the addition of the JH Science Club at the October board meeting.

• Wireless Technology
Jasen Walker, technology director, visited with the board on the district becoming all wireless. It was the consensus of the board for Jasen to further pursue the costs associated with the wireless technology.

• Bus Routes Updated
Dannie Kearn, transportation director, updated the board on the changes made to bus routes for the 2007-08 school year.

• Board Goals for 2007-08
The board reviewed the compiled board goals for 2007-08. These will be approved at the October meeting. The goals are:

The Board of Education intends to demonstrate fiscal responsibility in pursuing and achieving the following goals:

 Open and maintain active communication with community, staff, students and governmental agencies.

 Provide a safe and secure learning environment.

 Enhance and maintain facilities, services, and technology that foster outstanding education.

 Recruit and retain excellent staff by emphasizing professional development and improving compensation.

 Attain the highest level of achievement in academics, activities, and athletics.

• KASB Regional Meeting/Convention
P. Murk, J. Kindel, S. Bryant, K. Pounds, and Supt. Mortimer will attend regional meetings on October 11th and 16th. J. Kindel, P. Murk, M. Smith, and Supt. Mortimer will attend the convention on November 30th-December 2nd.

• Review Policy IFCB Field Trips
The board reviewed the district’s policy on field trips and discussion lead to the option of Close-Up Washington being able to return under the district’s activities. Supt. Mortimer will gather information from other districts on their procedures with Close-Up Washington and check with KASB to see if the clause “students in the group shall not be expected to pay more than 20% of the total expense including meals, lodging and transportation” listed in policy IFCB is set for a particular reason or if the percentage could be adjusted.

• ESL Para and Testing Coordinator Positions
The board gave their consensus on hiring an ESL para for Concordia Jr./Sr. High School and a testing coordinator for the district.

• Approve Site Council Memberships
The board approved the K-6 and 7-12 site council memberships as presented by the buildings.

• Approve Title I Parent’s Night Out Date
The board set November 5th for the Title I Parent’s Night Out at CES.

• Approve CHS Athletic Handbook
The board approved the CHS athletic handbook revisions as presented.

• Approve /Reject Insurance Bids
The board approved the property/liability/workers compensation bid package with EMC in the amount of $128,375 with Brooke Insurance as the agent.