BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Monday, March 24, 2008
Clay Central/Everly Community School District
 Minutes

The regular board meeting of the Clay Central/Everly Community School Board of Directors was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, by Pres. S. Brugman. Board members present: D. Saboe, B. Batschelet, and B. Phelps. Supt. M. Montgomery, Prin. C. Kuester, and A. D. Wick present. K. Dodd, of Spencer Daily Reporter, A. Heikens, and J. VanWesten present.

Agenda and additions presented. Motion by Phelps to approve. M.C. 4-0.

Visitors recognized and welcomed. G. Klett present at 7:07 p.m.

Minutes of February 21, 2008, regular meeting and minutes of February 27, 2008, special meeting presented to board. Questions and discussion followed. List of claims for payment presented. Questions and discussion followed. Financial report presented. Questions and discussion followed. School nutrition report and claims presented. Questions and discussion followed. Activity report presented. Questions and discussion followed. Activity claims presented. Questions and discussion followed. Transportation report presented. Questions and discussion followed. Motion by Saboe to approve with changes. M.C. 5-0.

Supt. Montgomery reported on: the before and after school program and surveys; the ad for the high school principal; the wind turbine; summer projects; and, the PMY “Donuts for Dads” program and Talent Show. Questions and discussion followed.

Prin. Kuester reported on: the 3rd quarter honor roll; 8th grade orientation; pre-registration for the upper classes; and, National Honor Society induction. Questions and discussion followed.

A. D. Wick reported on: the musical, “Guys and Dolls”; track season; golf season; the Maverick Relays; and, the coaching vacancies. Questions and discussion followed.

Legislative Representative Brugman reported on: HF 2654, in relation to Collective Bargaining and teacher termination; the statewide penny tax or SILO swap; and, the open meeting/public records bills. Questions and discussion followed.

Policy #507.2 – Administration of Medication to Students, #507.8 – Student Special Health Services, and #603.11 – Citizenship presented for second reading. Questions and discussion followed. Motion by Phelps to approve. M.C. 5-0.

Copies of the 2008-09 Master Contract presented to the board for approval. Changes include: a 3.86% total package increase, to add $500.00 to the Schedule B base, to change the percentages for Large Group Speech Director, to use a $36,400.00 Schedule A base, and insurance costs. Motion by Klett to approve. M.C. 5-0.

Copies of 2008-09 Curriculum Handbook presented. Questions and discussion followed. Motion by Phelps to approve. M.C. 5-0.

Early retirement and resignation from Charles Kuester presented. Questions and discussion followed. Motion by Klett to accept. M.C. 5-0.

Resignation from Rose Menke presented. Questions and discussion followed. Motion by Saboe to accept. M.C. 5-0.

April Board Meeting will be the 21st in Royal at 7:00 p.m. April 10th will be the Budget Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room at Royal.

Next regular meeting in Royal at 7:00 p.m. April 21, 2008.

Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.