Blake School District

Board Meeting Agenda

   AGENDA


            GOVERNING BOARD OF THE
          BLAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT


                19165 Main Street, Woody, CA  93287

                                                Regular Meeting     
                                        Thursday, November 12, 2009
                                            Open Session 7:00 pm
 
OPEN SESSION

The Governing Board will meet in open session at 7:00 p.m. to conduct the Regular Meeting, reserving the right to go into closed session at any time to consider appropriate agenda items.
Any materials required by law to be made available to the public prior to the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the District can be inspected at Blake Elementary School (19165 Main Street) during normal school hours (8 AM - 3 PM, Monday-Friday). Any individual who requires disability-related accommodations or modifications, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the Board meeting should contact Erin Rogers, Blake School Board Recording Secretary at 536-8559 or Mr. Bud Burrow, Superintendent, at Kern Superintendent of Schools Office (636-4684) during regular business hours.

I. CALL TO ORDER:    By


II. ROLL CALL:   
Member(s) Present:
Member(s) Absent:
Other(s) Present:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS:       This session is an opportunity for citizens to make suggestions, identify concerns or request information about matters affecting the school district.  Speakers may offer such constructive criticism as concerns them.  In open session, the Board will not hear personal complaints of school personnel or complaints against any person, through name or inference, connected with the school system.  The complaints should be referred directly to the office of the Teacher/Principal.
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT:  Report from Mr. Gary Bray.

VI. TEACHER/PRINCIPAL'S REPORT:  Mrs.  Carver will give a report regarding the activities and progress of the Blake Elementary School.

VII. BOARD MEMBERS REPORT:

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  From the Regular Meeting of October 14, 2009.

IX. APPROVAL OF B-WARRANTS/TRANSFERS:  For Warrants, Maintenance & Instructional
         Costs of $   6,032.37      
 
X. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL:        For Payroll Audit Prelist of 5 pages & 4 employees.

XI. INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS:    None at this time.   
 
XII. BOARD GOALS FOR 2009-2010:
Board to continue reviewing the goals and make any changes as necessary.
1. Upgrade and maintain school facilities.
2. Attract and retain highly qualified and effective staff.
3. Students to be proficient at grade level.
4. Provide instructional materials appropriate to multi-graded classrooms.
5. Fiscally sound protecting the classroom from reductions in services.
6. Review the educational needs of all K-8th students.
7. Adoption of Educational Benchmarks for all grade levels.
8. Formation of a School Site Council. (Not required)

XIII. AGREEMENT BETWEEN KCSOS AND BLAKE REGARDING SELPA PARTICIPATION:   Board will be asked to review and approve the SELPA agreement for the 2009-2010 school year.  This is to provide special education services to eligible district pupils and be a member of a Special Education Local Plan Agency.
       

XIV. 2008-2009 SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARD FOR BLAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT:
Board will be asked to review and approve the 2008-2009 School Accountability Report Card for Blake School District.

XV. CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ROOF ON THE WELL HOUSE:
The Blake School Board will be asked to approve the construction of a new roof for the well house. Proposals and costs will be discussed.

XVI. RESTRICTED/UNRESTRICTED & GRANT FUNDS - BALANCES AVAILABLE
Secretary to give updated report on current balances of restricted, unrestricted funds and grant funds available and the description of what the funds can be used for.

XVII. NEW BUSINESS:
 
a. Update regarding the installation of the T1. 
b. Annual Organizational Meeting to be held on December 9, 2009 (No Elections scheduled for this year).
c. Kitchen repair/update.
d. Insurance information.
e. Winterizing Facilities

    NEXT MEETING DATE:
  The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 10 @ 7:00 pm.
  Open Session at 19165 Main Street, Woody, CA  93287

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT:        By:

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