February 2010 Board of Education Minutes
February 9, 2010
by Jill Wahl
February 16, 2010
U.S.D. #507 – REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
February 9, 2010
7:00 p.m.
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MEMBERS PRESENT |
Wilson, Doerksen, Anton, Lucas, Troutt Absent: Hill, Anthony
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OTHERS PRESENT |
Ardith Dunn, Superintendent; Jill Wahl, Business Manager/Clerk; Leanne Tschanz, Elementary Principal; Ron Levan, Jr./Sr. High Principal; Rita Shogren, S.T.A. Co-President
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CALL TO ORDER |
President Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA |
Moved by Doerksen, seconded by Lucas, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
Moved by Lucas, seconded by Anton, to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2010 regular meeting. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
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APPROVAL OF BILLS |
Moved by Doerksen, seconded by Troutt, to approve the bills as presented. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
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PRESENTATION |
The scheduled presentation by Ms. Hanson’s class was canceled due to inclement weather.
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REPORTS |
Mrs. Tschanz gave a grade school principal’s report. Mr. Levan gave a jr-sr high school principal’s report. Mr. Doerksen gave a HPEC report. Mrs. Dunn gave a superintendent’s report.
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RECESS |
President Wilson declared a 10 minute recess.
Meeting was recessed at 7:40 p.m. Regular meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
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PERSONNEL |
Moved by Lucas, seconded by Wilson, to hire Grant Thompson as the Activity Bus Driver. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, motion carried.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION |
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Doerksen, to go into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss administrative contracts and that we return to open session in this room at 8:20 p.m. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
The superintendent and building principals were asked to remain in the board room for executive session.
At 8:20 p.m. an additional 10 minutes was requested for executive session.
At 8:25 p.m. the superintendent and building principals were asked to exit the boardroom for the remaining of executive session.
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DISCUSSION TOPICS |
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Doerksen to extend Administrative Contracts one year to reflect a two-year contract. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Moved by Anton, seconded by Lucas to accept the high school cafeteria serving line bid. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Moved by Wilson, second by Doerksen to accept the high school cafeteria tables and chairs bid. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Mrs. Dunn presented the letter received from Satanta Teacher’s Association regarding Negotiations.
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ADJOURNMENT |
With no further business to come before the board, moved by Troutt, seconded by Doerksen to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Ayes: 5, Nays: 0. Motion carried.
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Note: Minutes are not official until approved at the March 2010 board meeting.





