UNIONTOWN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 235 Uniontown, Kansas 66779 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2008 The Board of Education of Uniontown Unified School District 235, State of Kansas, met in regular session on Monday, February 18, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commons Area of Uniontown High School in Uniontown, Kansas. Board members present: Eldon Luker, Doug Coyan, John Ericson, Terry Nading, and Shawn Wilkinson Board members absent: Lynne Oharah, Jeff Tinsley Others present for all or portions of the meeting: Randy Rockhold, Superintendent, Sherri Hartman, Jean Cook Christal Martin, Seth Martin, Bonnie Rathbun, Greg Vahrenberg, PiperJaffray The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President John Ericson. Ericson then led the group in the flag salute. Motion was made by Coyan, seconded by Wilkinson, to approve the agenda with the deletion of Item IV: Executive Session-Superintendent Evaluation. Motion passed 5-0. Motion was made by Luker, seconded by Nading, to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2008 meeting. Motion passed 5-0. Rockhold gave a brief explanation of why we had to republish the budget. Motion was made by Nading, seconded by Coyan, to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 5-0. A. Pay bills in the amount of $212,606.44. B. Approve Treasurer's Report for January 2008. C. Approve 2007-2008 Republished Budget. A written and oral report was given by Greg Vahrenberg, PiperJaffray, regarding refinancing the 1999 bond. Motion was made by Coyan, seconded by Wilkinson, to adopt the time line for refinancing the 1999 bond. Motion passed 5-0. Superintendent Rockhold gave an oral presentation to the board. Motion was made by Coyan, seconded by Nading, to go into executive session for a period of twenty (20) minutes to discuss negotiations to protect the district's right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest. Motion passed 5-0. Uniontown USD 235 - Regular Meeting - February 18, 2008 - Page 2 Into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. Out of Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. Motion was made by Coyan, seconded by Nading, to go into executive session for a period of twenty (20) minutes to discuss personnel matters of non elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion passed 5-0. Into Executive Session at 8:28 p.m. Out of Executive Session at 8:48 p.m. Motion was made by Coyan, seconded by Nading, to accept the retirement of Nancy Richwine and Kathleen Gilliland at the end of the 2008 school year. We would like to thank them for their years of service to the district. Motion passed 5-0. Motion was made by Wilkinson, seconded by Luker, to approve Curtis Thomas as Vocal and Instrumental teacher of Uniontown High School for the 2008-2009 school year. Motion passed 5-0. Motion made by Coyan, seconded Wilkinson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Date minutes approved ______________________ ______________________________ President, Board of Education __________________________________ Attested: Clerk, Board of Education Next board meeting is March 10, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.