Board of Edcation Meeting, June 2, 2008
by Jan Tremblay
USD #224 Board of Education
June 2, 2008
7:30 p.m.
CliftonClyde Middle School
Members Present
Renay Branfort, Kenton Brown, Frank Brownell, Steve Feight, Paula
Kieffer, Jeff Koch, Steve Rogers
Others Present
Superintendent David Roberts, Principal Brenda Odgers, Clerk Jan Tremblay,
Curriculum Director Connie Winter
Patrons: Adrianne Sorell
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Brownell.
Superintendent Evaluation
Motion made by Rogers, seconded by Brown to enter into executive session for a
period of 30 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel in order to protect the
privacy of the individuals to be discussed. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the executive session at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened in
open session at 8:00 p.m.
Motion made by Brownell, seconded by Feight to extend the session for 30
minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the executive session at 8:01 p.m. and reconvened in
open session at 8:31 p.m.
Mr. Roberts was invited in for the last ten minutes.
Approve the Consent Agenda
8a is changed to Connie Winters’ curriculum report, 8b changed to Mrs. Odgers’
report, 8c will be Mr. Roberts’ report, 9b changed to Capital Projects Update and
9e-Principal Contract was added to the agenda. Motion made by Koch,
seconded by Feight to approve the consent agenda as amended. Motion
carried 7-0.
Approve Bills for Payment
After discussion of several bills, motion made by Rogers, seconded by Kieffer to
approve the bills for payment. Motion carried 7-0.
Review Correspondence
None
Receive Patrons Comments
President Brownell thanked the board and district office for the card and plant in
memory of his father.
Hear Board Member Reports
None
Hear Building Reports
Report from Mrs. Winter: Connie Winter reported to the board on test scores
for reading and math from the spring of 2006-2008. She made available charts
and graphs showing scores, proficiency levels, AYP percentages and academic
levels.
This information is available at the district office
Report from Ms. Odgers:
• The state track meet was successful with ten athletes from Clifton Clyde
placing in eleven events
• It was the consensus of the board to dispose of old textbooks at the high
school
Report from Mr. Roberts:
• Summer maintenance at the grade and middle schools is underway
• Attendance factor for 200708 at the grade school was 95.9% and the middle
school was 95.6%
• The waterline at the high school has been repaired
• Use of the school as tornado shelters was discussed
Unfinished Business
Negotiations: Motion made by Koch, seconded by Branfort to enter into
executive for a period of five minutes to discuss negotiations in order to protect
the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract. Motion carried 7-0.
The board entered into the executive session at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened in
open session at 9:15 p.m.
Mr. Roberts was invited into the session.
Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Koch to extend the session for a period of
five minutes. The board entered into the executive session at 9:15 p.m. and
reconvened in open session at 9:20 p.m.
Mr. Roberts was invited into the session.
The negotiation committee will meet at the high school on June 3rd at 7:00p.m.
Capital Projects Update: The high school library/classroom project in
underway and the weight room project is almost complete.
Substitute Pay: Motion made by Branfort, seconded by Brown to
raise the substitute pay to $80 per day effective August 14, 2008. Motion carried
7-0.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian: The board discussed the changes suggested
by Ms. Odgers. They want included that all extra credit policies by posted by the
teacher in the classroom and be uniformly offered to all students. Incoming
freshman are to be made aware of the changes as it will be effective with this
class.
This is the first reading of USD 224 policy IHF-Graduation Policy.
The board discussed cell phone usage on the buses and during the school day.
Approve Principal Contract: Motion made by Koch, seconded by Branfort to
approve the contract with Cheryl Keim as principal at Clifton Clyde High School
for the 2008-09 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
New and Miscellaneous Business
End of Year Meeting: The FY08 closeout meeting will be June 25th at
8:00 p.m. at the grade school.
Contract Approval: Motion made by Brownell, seconded by Koch to approve
the teaching contract for Mr. Terry Zuelow for the 2008-09 school year. Motion
carried 7-0.
FBLA: The board discussed how to support students going to national FBLA and
FFA conventions as well as other activities. Mr. Roberts will survey other districts
our size to see how they fund students going to nationals.
SWPRSC Contract: Motion made by Rogers, seconded by Branfort to approve
the agreement for membership with SWPRSC for the 2009-09 year in the amount
of $2,000. Motion carried 6-0-1. Brown abstained and an abstention counts as a
nay vote.
Superintendent Remarks
Mr. Roberts reported to the board that because of transportation costs, our milk
supplier has been sold. He will find out if the new company will deliver to the
schools and the status of the coolers.
Natural gas prices through March were $6,695 more that last year.
The district office will change their hours to 4 ½ days a week. Someone will be in
the office from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to
noon on Friday.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. to June 25, 2008, 8:00 p.m. at the
Clifton Clyde Grade School.
*This is the unofficial record of the June 2, 2008 meeting of the Board of Education
pending board approval at the regular July meeting.
