A regular meeting of the Elwood USD 486 Board of Education was held Monday, February 1, 2010 in the Board Room.

The meeting was called to order at 6:15 PM by the president, Henrietta Hoard. Members present were Sue Bartley, vice president, Phyllis Osborne, Brian Vincent, Ruth Watson, Tina Kimberlin and Bobby Hall. Also present were Mike Newman, superintendent, Steve Taylor, principal, Darrell Burgoon, assistant principal, Debbie Sigrist, clerk, Joel Euler, attorney, Becky McFee, Janel Hart, Mr. & Mrs. Gene Stillman, Taylor Stillman, Brandy Hoffman, Stephen Martinez and Tod Warner.

The board members read the pledge and Ruth Watson read the quote.

Phyllis Osborne moved and Tina Kimberlin seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda (agenda, warrant register, December financial reports and minutes). The motion was unanimously approved.

Tina Kimberlin moved and Ruth Watson seconded the motion to move to executive session to discuss student personnel at 6:16 for 45 minutes. The motion was unanimously approved.

The executive session was needed to protect the privacy rights of identifiable individuals. Present were Mike Newman, Steve Taylor, Darrell Burgoon and Joel Euler.

Sue Bartley moved and Brian Vincent seconded the motion to move to executive session for 40 minutes to discuss personnel at 7:01 PM. The motion was unanimously approved.

The executive session was needed to protect the privacy rights of identifiable individuals. Tod Warner was present until 7:30 PM. Mike Newman, Steve Taylor, Darrell Burgoon and Joel Euler were present from 7:25 until 7:41 PM.

Bobby Hall moved and Brian Vincent seconded the motion to move to executive session at 7:41 PM for 15 minutes to discuss personnel. The motion was unanimously approved.

The executive session was needed to protect the privacy rights of identifiable individuals. Present were Mike Newman, Steve Taylor, Darrell Burgoon and Joel Euler.

The meeting resumed in regular session at 7:56 PM.

Missie Mulvaney was now present.

Mr. Newman passed out financial comparisons for this year and last school year. We have spent $110,604 less than last year. We have saved another $3765 in utilities from January 09 compared to January 2010.

The cigarette tax seems to be the only tax the legislators have some agreement on. The one cent sales tax increase was not passed out of house committee and the senate committee probably won’t pass it.

Mr. Taylor passed out the honor roll for the 2nd nine weeks.

Mr. Taylor reported he and Mr. Burgoon were planning the incentives for students during the State Testing periods in March.

Mr. Newman asked the board if any of them wanted to attend the Governmental Relations Seminar February 17 and 18 in Topeka.

Mr. Burgoon stated 27 students had been in ISS and 13 students in OSS for the 09-10 school year. During the 08-09 school year he had that many during the first quarter.

The December Students of the Month are Meah Thacker, Corrine Murphy, Alicia Davis, and Marina Salazar.

Mr. Taylor passed out his report to the board. He thanked the board for helping with the tournament.

Mr. Newman congratulated Mr. Taylor on the basketball tournament and thanked the board for assisting with the Hospitality Room.

Bobby Hall moved and Brian Vincent seconded the motion to move to executive session for 35 minutes at 8:15 PM to discuss personnel. The motion was unanimously approved.

The executive session was needed to protect the privacy rights of identifiable individuals. Present were Mike Newman, Steve Taylor, Darrell Burgoon and Joel Euler.

The meeting resumed in regular session at 8:50 PM.

Sue Bartley moved and Tina Kimberlin seconded the motion to hold a special board meeting Monday February 22 at 6:15 PM for the purpose of discussing/approving principals’ contracts and discussing Legislative Post Audit findings. The motion was unanimously approved.

Mr. Newman read a thank you from David Keller.

OTHER: Senior Trip, All-School Carnival, keeping Visitor Parking places open for visitors only, all Seniors being on-track for graduation.

Bobby Hall asked if any school organization would be interested in running the Alumni Basketball Tournament April 2 and 3, including the Concession Stand. The administrators will check with E Club first.

Sue Bartley moved and Phyllis Osborne seconded the motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 PM.

Debbie Sigrist, Clerk USD 486 Board of Education