Board of Education Minutes 11/9/09
November 09, 2009
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #381
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
6:30 P.M.
The November 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, Kyle Kistler, Dawn Hayes-Benish and Shawn Rich. Also present were Superintendent Daryl Stegman, Principal Patrick Crowdis and Principal Marvin Hartzler. Kimberly Slattery attended at 6:33 p.m.
Additions to the agenda were as follows:
October 17th special meeting minutes
Wind-Farm Report
Resignations
Kyle Kistler moved to approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda as amended
October 12, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes
October Expenditures
October 17, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0
Reports
Communications and Petitions
A thank-you from the Spearville staff was read. A thank-you from Blue Cross/Blue Shield was read.
Elementary Principal Report
Principal Hartzler reported on absences, elementary enrollment, parent/teacher conferences, Veteran’s Day assembly, elementary music program and PTO activities.
Jr/Sr High School Principal Report
Principal Crowdis reported on the fall sports seasons, state volleyball tournament, parent/teacher conferences, site council meeting, activity fundraising, scheduled activities and plans for administering the state assessments.
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Stegman informed the board concerning the state budget cuts that are affecting the Spearville school district. Additional state budget cuts could result in the loss of approximately $115,000 for the Spearville district this school year.
A trial test of the new SchoolReach phone contact system was recently completed. The SchoolReach system will allow the school to contact parents and staff quickly and efficiently when school closings or other important school information needs to be communicated.
Mr. Stegman informed the board that the KASB state convention, a negotiations seminar and a Schools for Quality Education meeting are available for board members to attend if interested.
Mr. Stegman shared his appreciation for the girl’s performance at State VB and the large crowd.
Mr. Stegman shared information about Schools for Fair Funding.
Mr. Stegman informed the board that a gas leak at the school rental house had been fixed.
Wind-Farm Report
Jerry King reported to the board that KCPL (Kansas City Power and Light) will begin Phase II of the Wind-Farm projects. Thirty-two additional wind turbines will be placed into production. Mr. King also reported that there is a good probability of a gift funding agreement for the district similar to Phase I with KCPL.
Action Items
Board of Education Lead Negotiator and Team
Shawn Rich moved to appoint Earl Shafer and Jerry King as members of the board negotiating team. Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Approval of Recreation Commission Members
Kimberly Slattery moved to approve Richard Broz – 1 yr. term and Greg Kessen – 2 yr. term as Spearville Recreation Commission members. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Discussion Topics
Senior Citizens’ Appreciation Day
The Senior Citizens’ Appreciation Day is scheduled for December 16th at Parkview Villa beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Community Quiz Bowl
The Community Quiz Bowl is Tuesday, November 10th starting at 6:30 p.m. in the middle school building.
Gym Floor Refinishing
The gym floor refinishing is completed, and the gym is ready for basketball season.
Grading Scale
Discussion was held on changing the district grading scale. The grading scale will be an action item at the December board meeting.
Consideration of District Personnel
Nomination
Lisa Zimmerman will be employed by the district as a custodian beginning December 1, 2009.
Resignations
Earl Shafer moved to accept the resignation of Frances Engelcke as NHS sponsor effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year. Kyle Kistler seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Kyle Kistler moved to accept the resignation of Kim Hines as Drill Team Coach effective immediately with her compensation prorated by the administration. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Superintendent’s Evaluation–Executive Session
Earl Shafer moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board return to open meeting at 8:50 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 8:30 p.m.
Patrick Crowdis left the meeting at this time.
Reconvened 8:50 p.m.
Earl Shafer moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board return to open meeting at 8:57 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 8:52 p.m.
Reconvened 8:57 p.m.
Negotiations–Executive Session
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 9:04 p.m. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 8:59 p.m.
Reconvened 9:04 p.m.
Shawn Rich moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
