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U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls

Board of Education Meeting

April 8, 2024

Unofficial Minutes

1. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President, Donny Smith, at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library.

Members Present:
Donny Smith, Aaron Sprang, Jesica Clark, Caleb Clark, Jesse Nickelson, and Jami
      Heinen.  Jesica Clark left the meeting at 7:47 P.M. and returned at 7:48 P.M.

Members Absent: 
Kimberly Kirkham


Staff Present:
John Hamon, Dayna Lloyd, Susan Grey, Greg Morgan, Seth Cooper, Cheryl Brosa, Cary Brosa, Ellen Guess, Mattie Ritz and Stacy Cervantez.  


Visitors Present:
John Eaton, Chelsea Eaton, Gretchen Hager, Erin Thomas, Teah Sparks and Mark Jepson.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Caleb Clark, second by Jesica Clark to approve the Agenda as presented.
Yes 6 No 0

3. REVIEW OF BOARD NORMS

4. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS.

5. CONSENT
a.   Approved Board of Education Minutes from March 4, 2024 and March 26, 2024.
b.   Approved Treasurer’s report warrants.
c.   Received Keystone’s Board Meeting Minutes.  
d.   Received Site Council meeting minutes.
e.   Received Curriculum Coordinating Council meeting minutes.
f.    Received Recreation Commission meeting minutes.
g.   There were no resignations.
h.   Approved hiring Quincie Elias as Assistant MS Cheer Coach.
i.    Received Principal Reports from Susan Grey and Greg Morgan. 
Motion by Caleb Clark, second by Jesica Clark to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Yes   6 No 0

6.         INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Good News from the Buildings -
i.   Ellen Guess and students gave the Board a Dragon Pride presentation.

The Board recessed for 10 minutes beginning at 6:36 P.M. to see Mattie Ritz’s
presentation in her classroom.

ii.  Mattie Ritz and student presented new technology which was purchased with
    Career and Technical Education funds.

  1. The Board received a thank you card from Friends of Hospice of Jefferson County for the Craft family.

  2. The Board received the Superintendent’s Report from Mr. Hamon including:  Mark Jepson and Mr. Hamon updated the Board on the property insurance deductible insurance policy. 
    District Goal 4:  Develop and Maintain Capital Outlay Plan.
    District Goal 5:  Increase Enrollment.
    District Goal 8:  Seek Ways to Improve the Financial Position of the District. 
    Mr. Hamon also spoke about the cookout on April 12 using locally sourced beef from Toni and Randy Reeves, Health and Wellness Night/Ribbon Cutting scheduled for April 24 and Spring Sports numbers.

Board Committee Reports

  1. Keystone - the Board received a Keystone Learning update.

  2. Community Development Committee- no meeting.

  3. Foundation - no meeting held.

  4. Curriculum Coordinating Council was included in the Consent.

7.       Discussion Items
      a.   The Board discussed approval of field trips and out of state trips.
      b.   The Board discussed nursing services for 2024-2025.
        c.   Stacy Cervantez discussed Freshman Success 101 with the Board.
         d.   Keystone's proposed acquisition of property was discussed.
e. The Board discussed Open Enrollment capacity.

8.       Action  Items 

  1. Motion by Aaron Sprang second by Jesse Nickelson to approve the Summer mowing bid from Bryan Williams.


    Yes  6 No 0

  1. Motion by Aaron Sprang second by Jesica Clark to approve the last day for seniors of May 8, 2024.
    Yes   6 No 0

  2. Motion by Jesse Nickelson second by Jami Heinen to approve summer school as presented.
    Yes   6 No 0

  3. Motion by Aaron Sprang second by Jesica Clark to approve KASB membership Option 2 and Legal Assistance Contract for 2024-2025.
    Yes   6 No 0

  4. Motion by Aaron Sprang second by Jesica Clark to approve Gordon CPA as presented.
    Yes   6 No 0

  5. No action was taken on the 2024-2025 Jefferson County Health Department Nurse Services.

  6. Motion by Jesica Clark second by Caleb Clark to approve the USD 338 student  enrollment projections and the nonresident enrollment capacity as recommended and presented by the Superintendent.
    Yes   6 No 0

  7. Motion by Jesica Clark second by Aaron Sprant to approve to republish the budget and to set a hearing on the 13th day of May, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. as presented.
    Yes   6 No 0

  8. Motion by Aaron Sprang second by Caleb Clark to approve K-6 Math Curriculum with Go Math 3 Year Proposal in the amount of $18,540.83.
    Yes   6 No 0

    ADJOURNMENT 

The meeting was adjourned by the President at 8:36 P.M.