Board of Education Minutes February 8th, 2010
February 10, 2010
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #381
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
6:30 P.M.
The 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 Stegman, Principal Crowdis and Clerk Judy Konrade.
Additions to the agenda – Item #14a. MS Track.
Jerry King moved to approve the consent agenda as follows:
Agenda as amended.
January 11, 2010 regular meeting minutes.
January expenditures.
Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Reports
Communications and Petitions
Thank you notes were read from Henry and Ethel Schlereth and John Engelcke.
Excel Lighting representative, Dale Heck, presented a district wide energy efficient lighting upgrade proposal. The initial cost would be $118,888.00 which would result in a total savings to the district of $17,268.00 annually over 6.9 years. Mr. Heck left the meeting after his proposal.
Elementary Principal’s Report – None
Jr./Sr. High Principal’s Report
Principal Crowdis reported on Swiss Quiz Bowl, League Scholar’s Bowl, Kansas Conservation contest, Basketball tournaments and Forensics tournament. Preparations are being made for State Assessments.
Superintendent’s Report
Discussion was held on the condition of the High School entrance doors and the High School gymnasium doors. Bids were received from Konda Glass and A-1 Overhead Door but were not presented at this time. The item was tabled at this time.
The board was presented a list of surplus property that has been compiled thus far.
It was reported that there was a leak in the High School gym roof but it was due to an ice dam that formed because of inclement weather conditions.
The district office water heater was replaced with a small electric heater.
The board was informed of the possibility of more budget cuts coming for the current school year.
Superintendent Stegman met with the calendar committee. He commended the committee for their willingness to serve and their cooperation. The calendar will be presented at the March meeting.
Discussion was held on the possibility of making the district owned empty lot east of the bus barn into a parking lot. Superintendent Stegman was asked to contact the City Council.
Action Items
Excel Lighting Bids
Earl Shafer moved to accept the Excel Lighting proposal for a district wide energy efficient upgrade in the amount of $118,888.00 with funding to come from the Wind Farm Gift Fund. Jerry King seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Principal’s Contract
Kimberly Slattery moved to extend Principal Marvin Hartzler and Principal Patrick Crowdis to two year contracts with salary to be determined later. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Discussion Topics
Discussion was held on ideas for consideration for budget cuts for the 2010-2011 school year. These ideas were compiled from what other districts are considering.
Governmental Relations Conference
The Governmental Relations Conference will be held February 17 and 18 in Topeka, Kansas. No board members plan to attend.
Calendar Report
The calendar will be presented at the March meeting.
Driver Education
Discussion was held on the Driver Education program. No decision was made at this time but the actual cost of the program will be reviewed for future discussion.
KASB Survey
The KASB Leadership Profile Assessment survey’s were collected and will be submitted to KASB.
Middle School Track
Discussion was held on comments from community members about allowing 6th Grade students to participate in track. It was the consensus of the board that this is an administrative decision.
Consideration of District Personnel
Resignations
Shawn Rich moved to accept the resignation of Kevin Stein as Head Middle School Boys Basketball coach. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Kimberly Slattery moved to accept the resignation of Kristen David as Head High School Volleyball Coach and Middle School Girls Basketball Coach. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
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 9:40 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 9:30 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman and Principal Crowdis were asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 9:40 p.m.
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 9:52 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 9:42 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman and Principal Crowdis were asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 9:52 p.m.
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 9:55 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interest of an identifiable individual. Shawn Rich seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 9:53 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman and Principal Crowdis were asked to remain in executive session
Reconvened 9:55 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 10:01 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest. Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 9:56 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman was asked to remain in executive session.
Principal Crowdis left the meeting at this time.
Reconvened 10:01 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 10:08 p.m. The executive session is required to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest. Kimberly Slattery seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 10:03 p.m.
Superintendent Stegman was asked to remain in executive session.
Reconvened 10:08 p.m.
Kyle Kistler moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. Myron Ricke seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Konrade APPROVED: _______________________
Clerk
DATE: ____________________________
