MAY BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES

U.S.D. #338 Valley Falls
Board of Education Meeting

May 13, 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, Jesica Clark, Caleb Clark and Jesse Nickelson.

Members Absent:
Kimberly Kirkham, Aaron Sprang and Jami Heinen.

Staff Present:
John Hamon, Dayna Lloyd, Susan Grey, Greg Morgan, Cheryl Brosa and Cary Brosa.

Visitors Present:
Tiffany Sieve

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Jesica Clark, second by Caleb Clark to approve the Agenda as amended,
adding HS financials.

Yes 4 No 0

3. CALL THE BUDGET HEARING TO ORDER
The meeting for the Budget Hearing was called to order by President, Donny Smith, at
6:30 P.M. in the Library.
Present: Caleb Clark, Donny Smith, Jesse Nickelson and Jesica Clark

4. REVIEW OF BOARD NORMS

5. COMMENTS FROM PATRONS AND GUESTS.

6. CONSENT
a. Approved Board of Education Minutes from April 8, 2024.

b. Approved Treasurer’s report warrants.

c. Received Keystone’s Board Meeting Minutes.

d. Received Recreation Commission meeting minutes.

e. Received Curriculum Coordinating Council meeting minutes.

f. Site Council did not have a meeting.

g. Received resignations from Ashley GrandPre - Custodian, Jeff Hale - HS Football Assistant Coach, Melvin Lockhart - Director of
Transportation/Groundskeeper.

h. Approved hiring Cullen Brunner - HS PE/Social Students, Tony Nichols - Director of Transportation/Groundskeeper.

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 4 No 0

7. INFORMATION ITEMS

a. The Board did not receive any Good News presentations.

b. The Board did not receive any written communications.

c. The Board received the Superintendent’s Report from Mr. Hamon including: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, Health and Wellness Night
and Mr. Hamon also gave an update on staff hiring.

d. Board Committee Reports
Keystone - the Board received a Keystone Learning update.
Foundation - the Board received a foundation update.
Curriculum Coordinating Council was included in the Consent.

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. The Board discussed 8th grade promotion, the last day of school dismissing at 11:00 A.M. and the retirement reception for Deb Spade and
Rod Bunde on May 17 at 1 P.M.
b. Cheryl Brosa and the Board discussed District Goal 6: Maintain Aligned District Curriculum and Enhance Effective Instructional Strategies
and Goal 7: Social/Emotional/Physical Support.

c. The Board discussed Student Handbook Drafts for PK-5, MS, HS and Student
Activity.

d. The Board discussed Graduation requirements.

e. The board discussed nursing services.

f. The Board discussed Property/Casualty Insurance.

9. Action Items

a. Motion by Jesica Clark, second by Caleb Clark to close the Budget Hearing.
Yes 4 No 0

b. Motion by Jesica Clerk second by second by Jesse Nichols to approve the amended budget as published.
Yes 4 No 0

c. Motion by Jesica Clark second by Caleb Clark to move that all out of state trips more than 90 miles from Valley Falls require Board approval.
Yes   4 No 0

d. Motion by Jesica Clark second by Jesse Nichols to approve rescinding the mowing offer from Bryan Williams and approve the bid from Jake
Kearney bid for summer mowing.
Yes   4 No 0

e. Motion by Jesica Clark second by Caleb Clark to approve student accident insurance with KBS for the 2024-2025 school year.
Yes   4 No 0

f. Motion by Caleb Clark second by Jesica Clark to approve Athletic Training Services Contract for 2024-2025 with Amberwell.
Yes   4 No 0

g. Motion by Caleb Clark second by Jesica Clark to approve Professional Development Plan as presented.
Yes   4 No 0

h. Motion by Jesica Clark second by Jesse Nichols to approve hiring Emily Esser as the school nurse for the 2024-2025 school year for 20 hours per week.
Yes   4 No 0

i. Motion by Caleb Clark second by Jesica Clark to approve EMC property insurance quote in the amount of $147,015 for July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024
Yes   4 No 0

j. Motion by Jesica Clark second by Caleb Clark to approve paying sponsor expenses in the amount not to exceed $2,015 and transportation for 3 students ($2,100) for a total of $4,115 to the FCCLA National Competition in Seattle.
Yes   4 No 0