Board of Education Minutes January 11, 2010
by Yvonna Schneider
January 13, 2010
MINUTES
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #381
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 11, 2010
6:30 P.M.
The January 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, Kyle Kistler and Shawn Rich. Also present were Superintendent Daryl Stegman, Principal Marvin Hartzler, Principal Patrick Crowdis and Clerk Judy Konrade.
Jerry King moved to approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda.
December 14, 2009 minutes.
December expenditures.
Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Reports
Communications and Petitions – It was noted that an email was received from a staff member in appreciation for the staff shirt that was received.
Elementary Principal’s Report
Principal Hartzler reported that the elementary food drive and coat drive during the Christmas season was a success. State assessments and the SPIAA basketball tournament were also discussed.
Jr./Sr. High Principal’s Report
Principal Crowdis reported that three students were given perfect attendance rewards. A food drive was also successful as well as a money drive which generated $155.00 to a needy family in Spearville. The Madrigal dinner was a success. Assessment training and curriculum maps were discussed. The following were presented as upcoming events:
January 13 Swiss Quiz Bowl – No School
January 15 Parents Night
January 20 League Scholar’s Bowl – Dismiss School at 2:00 p.m.
January 22 ½ Day School – ½ Day Inservice
January 23 – 30 League Basketball Tournament
February 5 Basketball Homecoming
Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Stegman reported that there was a water leak in the 5th quarter room at the high school.
An AED has been purchased with partial payment coming from a $500.00 grant.
A check was received from Kansas City Power & Light in the amount of $250.00 for use of a school bus for a recent tour.
It was reported that a list of surplus property in the district is being compiled for a future sale.
Bids are being taken for replacement of the High School front doors and the High School gym doors.
Date changes on school calendar were presented as follows:
January 20 school will dismiss at 2:00 p.m.
January 22 will have school ½ day
A lunch program survey will be given to students.
Discussion was held on upgrading the MS Computer Lab.
Discussion was held on the $250.00 check received from Kansas City Power & Light. The board offered the use of the bus to them at no charge. Discussion was held as to whether we should accept the check or send it back. It was the consensus of the board to accept this check but to let them know in the future that in appreciation for all that Kansas City Power & Light has done for the school, payment would not be necessary.
Action Items
Activity Fund Resolution
Jerry King moved to approve Resolution 7-10 which includes a list of all activity fund accounts. Kyle Kistler seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Audit Reports
Jerry King moved to approve the State Audit and the District Audit as presented. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Superintendent’s Contract Extension
Earl Shafer moved to extend the Superintendent’s contract one additional year with salary to be determined later. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Discussion Topic
Excel Lighting and Maintenance
Discussion was held on an Excel lighting proposal for the entire district. It was noted that the High School gym lighting is to a point that we will no longer be able to find them. This new system would be energy efficient and pay for itself over a six year period.
Earl Shafer moved to pursue bids on a district wide energy efficient lighting upgrade. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Cooperation With Districts
Superintendent Stegman reported that we have been approached by Bucklin to see if we would be interested in a cooperative agreement with them in regard to the following:
Shared Staffing For Instruction
It was the consensus of the USD 381 board that it could be a possibility if it does
not take away from our students.
Group Purchasing
It was the consensus of the USD 381 board that supply purchasing would be fine
if it resulted in savings to both districts.
Separate School Under One District
It was the consensus of the USD 381 board that this will be taken under consideration but not interested at this time.
Executive Session – Personnel
Earl Shafer moved that the board go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters for non-elected personnel and that the board return to open meeting at 8:45 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 8:40 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman, Principal Hartzler and Principal Crowdis were asked to remain in executive session.
Jerry King moved to accept the resignation of Ross Ackerman as Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2009-2010 school year. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Reconvened 8:45 p.m.
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 8:52 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. 8:47 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman was asked to remain in executive session.
Principal Crowdis and Principal Hartzler left the meeting at this time.
Reconvened 8:52 p.m.
Kyle Kistler moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Konrade APPROVED: _______________________
Clerk
DATE: ____________________________
