Budget Hearing

The Board of Education of USD #331 met on August 13, 2007 at 6:45 p.m. for the 2007-2008 budget hearing at the Board of Education Office.

Budget Hearing

Superintendent Scott Carter presented a review of the 2007-2008 school budget.  The general fund mill levy will be 20.00 mills, the supplemental general fund mill levy will be 19.148 mills, and the bond and interest fund mill levy will be 11.042 mills making a total of 50.19 mills for the school district.  The school district also levies funds for the Kingman Recreation Commission.

Call Meeting to Order

The Board of Education of USD #331 met on August 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting at the Board of Education Office.

Welcome Guests/Patron Communications

President Jon Wollen called the meeting to order.  He thanked Nancy Boyer, Joyce Miller, and Don Ward for attending the all-staff in-service.

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved with the following modifications: addition of baseball spring break trip presentation and removal of the minutes from the agenda.

Consent Agenda

·        Approval of the clerk’s/treasurer’s reports

·        Approval of the warrants in the amount of $360,826.82

·        Approval of the Monthly Budget Report

·        Approval of Budget for 2007-2008

Baseball Spring Break Presentation

Toby Munz, baseball coach, made a presentation on a spring break trip for the baseball team to attend a professional baseball spring training session.

KASB Board of Education President Training

Jon Wollen, president, gave an overview of the board of education president training workshop that he attended.

Updated Policy Review

The policy updates from KASB were handed out to the board members for them to review.  Mr. Carter, superintendent, will review the policies with administration and will bring back recommendations in September.

Board Self-evaluation

The board agreed to combine this item with the strategic planning process.

Consideration of Strategic Planning

Scott Carter, superintendent, will work with the three companies who gave proposals for a strategic planning process.  He will work with the companies on a proposed timeline and bring a recommendation to the board in September.

Kingman Elementary School Gym Floor Update

Superintendent Carter gave an update on the gym floor problem at the Kingman Elementary School.

Graduation Award Requirements

The board discussed graduation requirements and requested that more information be brought back to the board in September.

Administrative Reports

Leon Albert, assistant superintendent; Lanny Hower, Max Clark, Brent Garrison, Rick Henry, Deana Waltrip, principals; Bill Kelley, assistant principal; and Dennis Albright, technology coordinator, gave written updates to the board.

Executive Session

The board held several executive sessions to discuss matters relating to non-elected personnel and negotiations.

Other Actions As Required

No action was taken on this item.

Ratify Negotiated Agreement

The board ratified the negotiated agreement.

Consideration of Salaries for Classified Personnel

The board approved a five percent raise for the classified personnel for the 2007-2008 school year.

Consideration of Salaries for Administrative Personnel

The board approved a $2,500.00 raise for all principals who had been with the district for the 2006-2007 school year and a $4,000.00 raise for the assistant superintendent.

Consideration of Resignations (Licensed and/or Classified)

The board approved the resignation of Karen Lacio as FBLA sponsor at Kingman High School.

Consideration of Contracts (Licensed and/or Classified)

The board approved a contract for Deb Goetz as TTLT co-sponsor at Kingman High School, Kenna Teel as FBLA sponsor at Kingman High School, and Mandi Garrison as cashier at Kingman Elementary School.

Next Meeting and Adjournment

The next regular meeting will be Monday, September 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office.  The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m.