August Board Minutes 2010
by Carol Braun
August 11, 2010
MINUTES
BOARD OF EDUCATION
August 9, 2010
7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by President Doug Argo at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Doug Argo, Carmen McKeever, Terry Milligan, Harlan Rickers.
Reasonable advance publicized notice of the meeting was given according to law by publishing, a designated method for giving notice of the school district. Reasonable advance notice was simultaneously given to board members and a copy of their acknowledgment of receipt of notice and the agenda attached. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
President Doug Argo announced that a complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the back of the board of education meeting room.
Moved by Milligan seconded by Rickers to excuse the absence of Dave Creevan and Hannah Zimmerling.
Carried: 4-0
Voting Yes: Argo, McKeever, Milligan, Rickers
C.D. Bids for the month were as follows:
Security First Bank:
Blue Springs
Special Fund .15%
Wymore State Bank
Special Fund .20%
The superintendent reported on building projects, administrator days, Rule 10, handbook approval , beginning of school ceremonies.
The elementary principal reported on projected enrollment, Jump Start, Reading First and elementary summer projects.
The secondary principal reported on projected enrollment, 7th grade orientation, parent student handbook, new teacher inservice, administrator days
The following Southern students were recognized for Gage County Fair Achievements:
Tricia Goes - Beef Showmanship Champion, Sr. Showmanship Champion, Champion Gelbvieh; Tricia was also the champion of the National Gelbvieh Breeding Heifer at the American Gelbvieh Assn. Jr. National competition in TexasGelbvieh;
Kaylee Ames - Bucket Calf Champion
Jon Acton - Sheep Showmanship Champion, Intermediate Division
Preston Acton - Sheep Showmanship Champion , Jr. Division
J.W. Schell - Horse Showmanship Champion, Jr. Division, and Linden Tree Champion, Jr. Division
Isabelle Zito - Trail Riding, Jr. Champion, and Western Riding, Jr. Champion
Courtney Thomas - Broiler Pen of Three Champion
Cynthia Creek - Rabbit Showmanship Champion, Sr. Division
Luke Creek - Rabbit Showmanship Champion, Jr. Division; Champion Cavey
Kaylee Diekman - Champion Pet Rabbit
Moved by Rickers, seconded by McKeever to approve the following consent agenda items: Minutes of the July 19th board meeting, to adopt the agenda as proposed, approve financial reports and bills from General Fund and Special Building Fund, compliance with policy 204.07.
Carried: 4-0
Voting Yes: Argo, McKeever, Milligan, Rickers
Moved by Argo, seconded by Milligan to ratify a resolution for use of the Qualified School Construction Bond funds.
Carried: 4-0
Voting Yes: Argo, McKeever, Milligan, Rickers
Moved by Rickers, seconded by McKeever to approve the option enrollment of Taylor Koch to Tri County and the option enrollment of Cheyenne Reed from Beatrice.
Carried: 4-0
Voting Yes: Argo, McKeever, Milligan, Rickers
Moved by Rickers, seconded by Argo to approve handbooks for certified staff, paraeducators, transportation, food service and cheerleading as recommended.
Carried: 4-0
Voting Yes: Argo, McKeever, Milligan, Rickers
Moved by McKeever, seconded by Rickers to approve the change in the school calendar as proposed.
Carried: 4-0
Voting Yes: Argo, McKeever, Milligan, Rickers
Moved by McKeever, seconded by Milligan to approve the bid from IBC Sales for bread for school lunches.
Carried: 4-0
Voting Yes: Argo, McKeever, Milligan, Rickers
Moved by Rickers, seconded by Milligan to approve opening day activities as scheduled.
Carried: 4-0
Voting Yes: Argo, McKeever, Milligan, Rickers
Moved by Milligan, seconded by McKeever to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Carried: 4-0
Voting Yes: Argo, McKeever, Milligan, Rickers
The next regular meeting of the Southern Board of Education will be September 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
BY
President of the Board of Education
of this School District
ATTEST
Secretary of the Board of Education
of this School District
