Bureau Valley Community Unified School District 340 Board of Education met Oct. 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Determining that a quorum was present, President Yepsen then called the regular meeting to order at 4:30 pm and directed the Secretary to call the roll.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT IN PERSON: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, VanLanduit, Wiggim, Yepsen
ABSENT: None
Mr. Stabler introduced members of the BVHS Drama Club. The students performed a scene from “Past, Present, Future - A Christmas Carol”, which was written by the students. The Board thanked the students for their performance and wished them well for their upcoming play. Performances will be Friday, November 12th at 7:00 pm, Saturday, November 13th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, November 14th at 2:00 pm. Mr. Stabler recognized our principals. This week is Principal Appreciation Week. He thanked them for all their hard work and dedication to the students and school district. The Board also received a thank you note from the Broers family for all that the District did to help their family.
There was no public comment.
It was moved by Maynard and seconded by Spencer to enter into executive session at 4:40 p.m. for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; Student disciplinary cases and other matters related to individual students and litigation when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent and Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, VanLanduit, Wiggim, Yepsen
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0 Absent
It was moved by Olds and seconded by VanLanduit to close the executive session at 4:55 p.m. and return to open session.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, VanLanduit, Wiggim, Yepsen
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0 Absent
ROLL CALL IN OPEN SESSION
PRESENT IN PERSON: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, VanLanduit, Wiggim, Yepsen
ABSENT: None
The Board reviewed Principal and Director reports.
It was moved by Olds and seconded by Maynard to approve the consent agenda items:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2021
2. Activity Account Reports
3. Monthly Financial and Treasurer’s Reports
4. Bureau Valley #340 Bills and Payroll
ROLL CALL
AYES: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, VanLanduit, Wiggim, Yepsen
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0 Absent
Mr. Stabler reported that there were two bidders for the snow removal bids. The district has worked with these two companies in the past. He recommended that the board approve the bids as presented. It was moved by Wiggim and seconded by Spencer to approve the following bids for snow removal for the 2021-2022 season: BVN-Walnut, BVHS/BV Elem & JH/District Office-Manlius and BV Transportation-Manlius locations: Guither Tree Service at $79/hour for snow removal and $27/ 100 lbs of salt applied; BV Wyanet and BV Transportation-Sheffield locations: Headley Lawn Care at $75/hour for snow removal and $.25/lb of salt applied.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Johnson, Maynard, Olds, Spencer, VanLanduit, Wiggim, Yepsen
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED 7-0-0 Absent
Mr. Stabler presented the highlights from the FY21 District Audit. Revenue increased due to wind turbine and farmland values. The district also received Covid Relief Grant funds and extra Free Lunch reimbursements. Expenses also increased. The district is part of the BMP Special Education Co-Op. BMP used to receive some money on behalf of the district, but now that money comes straight to the district. Therefore, BMP is charging its full fee for its services. The district also resurfaced the parking lot in Manlius and upgraded the track. The district’s Average Daily Attendance was down, but all districts across the state experienced a similar situation due to the Pandemic. Students were absent often for Covid reasons. Two years ago, the district’s financial profile was at a Warning status but is now at Recognition status. This is a major improvement and is largely due to Increased EAV from the wind turbines, along with the issuance of working cash bonds. This has allowed the district to increase revenue while still lowering the tax rate.It was moved by Maynard and seconded by VanLanduit to accept the FY2021 District Financial Audit and Annual Financial Report as presented.
VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED
In other discussion, Mr. Stabler brought up the topic of Snow Days. Last year, the district had traditional snow days and did not require staff or students to attend E-Learning lessons. He asked for the board members’ opinions on traditional snow days vs using E-Learning days. Mr. Stabler plans to discuss this with the BVEA as well. He reported that the High School staff and students would be able to use E-Learning days easier than the Elementary, simply because
Elementary students do not have devices at home. If the district was aware of a weather event or extended cold weather that could cause the district to cancel school, the Elementary students could be given devices to take home. In general, board members were in favor of traditional snow days, unless an extended cold weather event happened to create more than 5 snow days.
It was moved by Olds and seconded by Johnson to approve and retain the executive session meeting minutes of September 27, 2021.
VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Olds and seconded by Wiggim to accept the retirement notice of Lonnie Byrd as BV Bus Driver effective February 25, 2022.
It was moved by VanLanduit and seconded by Spencer to approve employment of Jim Nugent as BV JH 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach and Courtney Hoagland as BVHS Basketball Cheer Coach.
VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED
It was moved by Maynard and seconded by Wiggim to approve the following volunteer coaches: Samantha Bohm as BVHS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and Ashtyn Hanabarger as BV JH Cheer Coach.
VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED
The motion to approve the employment contract renewal for Superintendent Jason Stabler will be tabled. Mr. Yepsen announced that Mr. Stabler and the Board have agreed on terms, but are just waiting for the lawyers to prepare the final document.
Mr. Yepsen announced that the following resignations had been received since the September 27th board meeting: Nicole Wierzbicki as BV Bus Driver.
It was moved by Maynard and seconded by VanLanduit to adjourn the meeting at 5:10 p.m.
VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED
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