November 12, 2007
USD 456 School Board Meeting
November 21, 2007
The Board of Education of Unified School District 456 met in
regular session, Monday, November 12, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. with the
following board members in attendance: Billie Jo Doty, Brian Lacey,
Greg McCurdy (arriving at 8:03), Raylen Phelon, Marilyn Rose, Karla
Saffle, and Kathy Zabel. Others in attendance were Superintendent
Ted Vannocker, Principal Twila Wollenberg, Principal Steve
Burkdoll, and Board Clerk Angie Volkman.
The board approved the agenda as presented.
The minutes from the October 8, 2007 board meeting were approved
with one correction.
The financial reports and bills were approved as presented with
additions to the bills.
The board moved to adopt the prohibition of tobacco use in
standing/seating areas at football games and track meets. This is
an addition to the current tobacco policy that prohibits tobacco
use in any USD 456 building. (Vote 6-0)
Principals Wollenberg and Burkdoll reported that evaluations on
non-tenured teachers have been completed.
The board moved to authorize Superintendent Vannocker to obtain
bids for new lockers for the junior high. The lockers would be
placed on the west wall of the lower north/south hallway of the
Melvern Attendance Center. Architect Dave Emig will assist in this
process.
Principal Burkdoll proudly reported that we have received the
Kansas State Standard of Excellence awards for the tests taken in
April. The MdCV 8th grade received the Standard of Excellence award
for reading and the the 10th grade received the Standard of
Excellence award in math. Principal Wollenberg also reports
that we received awards at the elementary level. The Standard of
Excellence awards received at the elementary school are as follows:
Building Level in Reading; 5th Grade Reading; 5th Grade
Mathematics; 3rd Grade Reading. Congratulations!
Special recognition is given to the following students:
♦ JH girls basketball team -- they finished 2nd in the Scranton
Pre-Season Tournament
♦ JH boys basketball team -- they finished 3rd in the Scranton
Pre-Season Tournament
♦ HS football team -- making the KSHSAA playoffs for the first
time in 21 years
♦ HS Quiz Bowl team for placing 2nd at their first meet of the
year
♦ Chisom Spencer, Michael Spillman, and Bryan Phillips received
special recognition for football in the Lyon County League
♦ Cheyenne Russell and Jessica Schmidt received special recognition
for volleyball in the Lyon County League
♦ Dennis Becker and Bryan Phillips for being recognized by the
KU Honors Program at a banquet on November 13
♦ Seven students have been chosen for the ESU Honors Band --
performance will be on November 17
♦ Andi Bush, Adreinne Graika, and Whitney Kraus for placing 1st,
2nd, and 3rd in the poster division of the Veterans Tribute Student
Essay and Poster Contest
Principal Wollenberg reported that the Veterans Day Celebration was
well attended with twenty area veterans participating. The
elementary school raised $375 to donate to Lyndon High School, who
organized the "Honor Flights" for area Veterans. We had five from
the Melvern/Quenemo area go on the flight. Ms. Wollenberg further
reported that parent/teacher conferences and the fall festival were
well attended. 100% of the elementary students met their reading
goals for the month of October. A celebration is planned for
November 16.
We welcome back our custodians Bob Harred and Virginia Criqui who
have been absent because of medical issues.
President Phelon congratulated the FFA on the success of their
haunted house and the Quiz Bowl team for placing 2nd at their
meet.
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for December 10th, 200, at 7:30 p.m.
Submitted by Angie Volkman, Board Clerk.
