Douglass High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Douglass, KS)

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B.O.P.-Fum The, Guctenti Point Of l teiu This is a student interview conducted to help increase the understanding about the board of education and the role they play in the school system. Q: What were the main topics for the past year at the board meetings? A: The 1986-87 budget and the increase of students in the district and the accompanying problems. Q: Do the board members get paid for their service? A: No, it is a voluntary position. Q: How much of the members spare time does it take? A: It takes up about 100 hours a year. Q: How do the members get on the board? A: The positions come up for election by districts. The board member is elected by the people residing in the district with the open position. Q: How long is a term and can you get re-elected. A: A term is for four years, and yes, you can get re-elected. Q: How many times can you get elected? A: There is no limit. Q: When do the meetings take place? A: The main meeting takes place on the second Monday of every month, at 7:30 p.m. We hold special meetings as they are needed. Q: Are there meetings during the summer? A: Yes, there are meetings year round. Q: How many members are there? A: There are seven members. The president, vice-president, and five members. Q: Can a member be absent? If so, how many members need to be present to conduct business? A: Yes, a board member can be absent. There has to be a minimum of four voting to pass any motion. Q: Who are the senior members? A: Robert Kittle and Robert Zimmerman have both been on the board for ten years. Q: Who is the newest member? A: The newest member is John Foster, his first term expires in 1989. Q: What is the estimated budget per student per year? A: The estimate is $3,806+ per year per student. Q: Where does the funding for the budget come from? A: The budget is made up of 70% state funding, and 30% local taxes. Q: What will the extras within the budget go towards in the near future? A: It will provide facilities that are needed because of increased student enrollment. The enrollment has increased 45% in the elementary alone. Even with extra rooms and four teachers added to the staff this year, there is need for more teachers and more classrooms for next year. Mr. Robert Kittle is the president of the Board of Education. Lula Elswick listens attentively at a B.O.E. Meeting Q: How much of the budget goes towards sports? A: The sports program only uses approximately 3% of the budget. This includes transportation and occasional meals. 4

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It's been a long day for Mr. Swigart, Mr. Parker and Mr. Davis. Mr. Sisk explains his point of view. High School Principal William Parker Elementary Principal Robert Swigart District Clerk Lula Elswick District Treasurer Merlene McCluggage Superintendant of Schools Marvin Sisk Standing: Paul MacKay, Robert Kittle, John Foster, Robert Zimmerman. Sitting: Lula Elswick, Lucinda Green, Polly Bloom.