EXCERPTS of USD #384 Regular Board of Education Meeting
A Regular Board of Education meeting for USD #384 Blue Valley was held on January 08, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. via GoogleMeets. Members present were Drew Taylor, Jason Hartman, Reo Shultz, Stephen Corkill, Tim Innes, Autumn Cercone, and Melissa Geisler. Administration present was Rex Boley, Superintendent, Anthony Meals, HS Principal, Caitlin Combest, MES Principal, and Alison Moore, Board Clerk.
CALL TO ORDER: President, Jason Hartman called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Tim nominates Reo as Vice President, and Reo accepts. Reo Shultz voted as Vice President 6-0. Reo nominates Jason as President, and Jason accepts. Jason Hartman voted as President 6-0.
APPROVE THE AGENDA: The Board approved the agenda with the following changes: tonight’s meeting will only discuss 2, 11, 13c, and 13i; and table the rest of the agenda until February. Stephen seconds, with Tim moving to add 12b 1 and 2; Stephen seconds the amendment; motion passed 7-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Board and guests recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
WELCOME GUESTS: President, Jason Hartman welcomed our guests.
POSITIVE BOARD COMMENTS:
Tabled
SPECIAL REPORTS:
Tabled
RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS/STAFF:
Student of the Month:
McCormick Elementary School –
Blue Valley Middle School –
Blue Valley High School –
PRINCIPAL REPORTS:
MES –
RMS –
BVHS –
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT: Tabled
OPEN FORUM: No one addressed the Board during open forum.
CONSENT AGENDA: The Board approved the Consent Agenda as follows:
Approved Minutes: December 11, 2023 Regular Board of Education Meeting
Approved Receipts – the cost of the Riley Countian per month
Approved Hirings: Cindy Pfaff – Substitute Teacher
Approved Resignations: Colton Jones – HS/MS Band Teacher, HS Pep Band Sponsor, Instrumental Music; Samantha Jones – K-12 Music Teacher; HS Librarian; Vocal Music K-4, Vocal Music 5-12
Out of District: Adrial Ellis
Tim moved to accept the consent agenda, Melissa second, motion passed 7-0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Early Childhood/PreK Update - Tabled
Draft Building Schedules for 2024-2025 - No Action (1st looks only)
Elementary School - All day PreK is something people want. There will need to be a plan period for Mrs. Cook so need to try to get more numbers for Feb/March meetings.
High School – Parents have concerns about sports practices and want more practice time; possibly a survey needs to be sent out for feedback from parents. Look at survey’s to determine accommodating family’s needs.
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Board Member Recognition – Tabled
Audit Report - Tabled
2024-2025 Calendar Committee – Melissa volunteered to be the board member representing the committee
Food Service – Tabled
4th Grade moving to BVMS & After-school program – Tabled
Rambacker/PTO – Reorganization – Tabled
Visit with Salina Catholic Dioceses – Tabled
EMC Insurance 24-25 SY – Tabled
BOE Representative to the HS Site Council – Stephen volunteered as board representative
March 20th Career Day – Tabled
Approve Warrants/Transfers – No new checks to approve.
Personnel - The Board did not hold an executive session to discuss personnel. The purpose of the executive session is to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual.
KASB Policy Update – updates will be held in February.
Future Agenda Items:
Early Childhood/PreK Update
Draft Building Schedules
Special Board Member Recognition
Audit Report
Food Service
4th Grade moving to BVMS and After-school program
Rambacker/PTO Reorganization
Salina Catholic Dioceses
EMC Insurance
March 20th Career Day
KASB Policy Update
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Alison Moore, Board Clerk