Report of KDPP Board Proceedings

The Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel met on September 05, 2003 at the Embassy Suites in Lexington for its annual meeting with the entire membership in attendance.  The meeting was held in conjunction with the organization's annual conference.

 Order of Business

President Mike Ramsey called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

Roger VonStrohe, chairperson of the Nominations Committee, explained that previously elected officers generally move up and that only one office was open for nominations. He reported that all current officers are willing to serve another term and that two individuals have agreed to run for the office of treasurer, the open office this year.  He presented the following slate of officers for 2003-04:

            Tom Daugherty           President

            Pashia Staton              President-Elect

            Mike Casteel             Vice President

            Rita Byrd                   Secretary

            Marsha Hurt              Candidate for Treasurer

            Charles Stallard         Candidate for Treasurer

President Ramsey asked for nominations from the floor.  No response.

Dave Feldmann made a motion to accept the slate of officers as presented.  John Sloan seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

Ballots for the office of treasurer were collected.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

President Ramsey introduced the keynote speaker for the morning session, Gene Wilhoit, Commissioner of Education.  Mr. Wilhoit addressed the state of education in Kentucky, the successes that have been achieved since the passage of KERA, the commitment to education, the difficulties that face school districts, and what districts can do to stay on course.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Tom Daugherty and Pashia Staton reported on their financial audit review.  They reported that the financial books were in good order and that no problems were evident.  Marsha Hurt made a motion to accept the report.  Jon Lawson seconded.  The motion passed.

Mike Casteel gave the treasurer’s report.  He indicated the balances did not reflect the conference revenues and expenses.  See attached report.  Patricia Billings made a motion to accept the report.  Sherrill Smith seconded.  The motion passed.

Roger VonStrohe reported on results of the election for treasurer.  He reported that the vote was close – 49 to 43.  Charles Stallard was elected treasurer.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS:

Roger VonStrohe conducted the installation of officers.

Tom Daugherty, the incoming president, talked briefly about his mission and vision.  He thanked President Ramsey for his years of service, particularly his tenure as president.

President Ramsey gave concluding remarks.  He thanked Region 6 DPPs for their work on the conference.

ADJOURNMENT:  The meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Rita Byrd, KDPP 2002-04 Secretary

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