Staff Parents Business Administration

Robin Pearson 2013/2 Doug Twaddell 2013/2 Kristen Kadel 2013/2 Byron Marshall

Melanie Bourbon 2013/2 Cassie Kopsa 2013/2

Cris Adams 2013/2 Kara Loomis 2013/2

Donna Eck 2013/1 Kim Budke 2013/2

Kara Riemann 2013/2

Angie Porter 2013/1

The number after each name indicates what year their present term expires, and the number after the slash indicates the term they are serving. A Site Council member may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.

MINUTES – for Monday, January 23, 2012

The meeting was called to order by Chariman, Doug Twaddell, at 4:00 p.m. No changes were made to the agenda. The minutes were approved from the November 28^th meeting. Members present were Doug Twaddell, Kara Loomis, Kara Riemann, Cassie Kopsa, Kim Budke, Kristen Kadel, Cris Adams, Donna Eck, and Byron Marshall.

CHARACTER REPORT: Character traits that BES is enforcing each month have been presented on KVSV radio by students, so the community is aware of the traits being emphasized. Students have been excited to participate and have done an excellent job so far.

PASTRIES FOR PARENTS: Pastries for Parents has begun with BES classes. Parents have been invited to have juice and a roll with their child and the classroom teacher. This has been well received and will continue through February.

OPEN BOARD MEETING REPORT: A representative from the Kansas Association of School Boards presented to staff and parents on January 16^th, as to what comprised a suitable education for students. He went over information in various studies done and where Kansas falls. We are in the top 10 in most categories but not with funding. Questions asked included what programs should be reduced or eliminated while still providing a suitable education, and how to increase funding for schools. Those in attendance had an opportunity to break into small groups and discuss their ideas to help solve the problem. Specifics on funding and expenditures were also provided to give everyone an idea of where our district stands on the present budget. Several expressed disappointment at the low attendance for this informative presentation. Those that did attend felt it was very informative and helpful in their understanding of the problems that schools are facing.

MR. MARSHALL’S REPORT: Mr. Marshall presented some options for the printing of the yearbook, including exploring a new company. Discussions included various items such as price of each yearbook, black and white vs. color copies, or personalization of yearbooks. Consideration is being given as so the majority of students and parents may enjoy them at a reasonable price. After discussion, it was decided to stay with the present company.

COMMUNITY CONTACTS: Positive comments have been heard about the Pastries for Parents. Parents have enjoyed the time at school with their child, other parents, and classroom teachers in an informal setting.

The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. The next meeting will be Monday, February 27^th, at 4:00 p.m.