Board of Education Minutes September, 14th 2009
September 15, 2009
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #381
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
6:30 P.M.
The September Board of Education meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Earl Shafer.
Board members present were Earl Shafer, Jerry King, Myron Ricke, Kimberly Slattery, Dawn Hayes-Benish, Kyle Kistler and Shawn Rich. Also present were Superintendent Daryl Stegman, Principal Marvin Hartzler, Principal Patrick Crowdis, Clerk Judy Konrade and one patron.
Kimberly Slattery moved to approve the agenda with the additions of 11b. Microsoft Office License and 15a. KASB Fall Regional Meeting. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Earl Shafer moved to approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda as amended
Minutes of the Budget Hearing August 10, 2009
Minutes of the Regular Meeting August 10, 2009 as amended.
Minutes of the Special Meeting August 22, 2009
Minutes of the Special Meeting August 27, 2009
Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Reports
Communications and Petitions
A thank you note was read from the Elementary Staff in regard to the school cook-out.
Elementary Principal’s Report – Marvin Hartzler
Principal Hartzler reported that current enrollment in the elementary school is 189. It was also reported that there are 11 ESL students. Discussion was held on changes in the SPIAA League, Ford County Soil Conservation contest, Vision/Health screening and School Improvement meeting.
Jr/Sr High Principal’s Report – Patrick Crowdis
Principal Crowdis reported that he has received many positive comments from parents and staff. He stressed that communication will be a high priority. There is currently 182 students enrolled in the Middle School/High School. Discussion was held regarding the status of the electric cars that are sponsored by Victory Electric.
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Stegman reported that staff eligible to vote on the health insurance plan has chosen Blue Cross/Blue Shield for their carrier for the 09-10 school year.
Discussion was held on the Voc Ag building being paint fatigued. It was the consensus of the board to paint the building a tan color.
Mr.Stegman reviewed the ACT test results with the board.
Clarification was given on charging for use of school facilities and the possibility of waiving the fee.
A board member reported that she had also received positive feedback from the community and staff in regard to the smooth start of the current school year.
Action Items
Approval of Site Council Members
Kyle Kistler moved to approve the Elementary Site Council members. Dawn Hayes-
Benish seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Attached.
Shawn Rich moved to approve the MS/HS Site Council members. Kyle Kistler seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. Attached.
Approval of Wellness Policy
Jerry King moved to approve the Wellness Policy. Kyle Kistler seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Marty J Mower Bids
Bids were received for the Marty J Mower as follows:
Bryant Kurth $525.00
Leonard Temaat $502.50
Tom Tenan $400.00
Garth Schulte $310.00
Jerry King moved to accept the bid of $525.00 from Bryant Kurth for the Marty J Mower with the explanation that it is sold on an as is condition. Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Activity Bus Seats
Kimberly Slattery moved to purchase seat covers for the activity bus in the amount of $1,720.00 from Kansas Truck. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Microsoft License
Dawn Hayes-Benish moved to approve Office Enterprise Licensing from SHI in the amount of $6,387.50. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Purchase Authority Policy DJFA - DJE
Dawn Hayes Benish moved to remove the last paragraph from policy DJE and to insert “the Superintendent as” into the line that reads; The board shall appoint the Superintendent as the purchasing agent for the district. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Facilities Fee Waiver
Kimberly Slattery moved to waive the fee for use of school facilities for the All School Reunion July 24, 2010. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Appoint Board of Education Representatives for Committees
Dawn Hayes-Benish moved to appoint Kimberly Slattery and Shawn Rich to the School Improvement Committee, Kyle Kistler and Jerry King to the Wellness Committee and Earl Shafer and Myron Ricke to the Technology Committee. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
KASB Convention
The board was reminded of the KASB Convention December 4, 5 & 6 in Overland Park, Kansas. All reservations must be made prior to November 15, 2009.
KASB Regional Meeting
The KASB Regional Meeting will be held October 6 at Ulysses. Any board member wishing to attend should contact the clerk.
USD 381 Policy Book
It was the consensus of the board to hold a Special Meeting October 17, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. to complete the review of the USD 381 policy book.
Nominations
Kimberly Slattery moved to approve Jolene Brauer as Freshmen Class sponsor. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Executive Session – Negotiations
Earl Shafer moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations and that the board return to open meeting at 8:20 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 8:00 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman was asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 8:20 p.m.
Earl Shafer moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations and that the board return to open meeting at 8:32 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 8:22 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman was asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 8:32 p.m.
Earl Shafer moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing matters relating to employer-employee negotiations and that the board return to open meeting at 8:39 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 8:34 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman was asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 8:39 p.m.
Shawn Richmoved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Kyle Kistler seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Konrade APPROVED: _____________________________
Clerk
DATE: __________________________________
