July 11, 2011 Minutes
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #225
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING ROOM
Monday, July 11, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Call to order: Tim Milford called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance and a prayer.
Members present: Jan Granados, Dan Harris, Steve Lundeen, Tim Milford, Leighton Miller (arrived at 7:07 pm), Duke Marrs, and Marjean Strong. Others present were Dr. Bobbi Williams, Superintendent/Principal, Mrs. Pam Leiker, Jr. /Sr. High School Principal, Dennis McDowell, Transportation Director, and Michelle Clowdis, deputy clerk.
Recognition of Visitors/Communication:
Dr. Williams read a thank you note from kitchen staff for recognition of their services with a raise.
Approve Agenda: A motion was made by Dan Harris, seconded by Marjean Strong to approve the printed agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
7:07 Leighton Miller Arrived
Approve Minutes: A motion by Leighton Miller, seconded by Dan Harris to approve the regular meeting minutes of June 13, 2011. Motion carried 7-0.
Accounts Payable: Marjean Strong moved, seconded by Leighton Miller to approve the accounts payable as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Election of officers:
Nominations for president were heard. Leighton Miller was nominated. Leighton Miller made a motion for nominations to cease, seconded by Marjean Strong. Motion carried 7-0. After a vote by hands, Leighton was elected president with six votes.
Nominations for vice-president were heard. Tim Milford was nominated. A motion was made by Jan Granados and seconded by Steve Lundeen for nominations to cease. Motion carried 7-0. After a vote by hands, Tim Milford was elected vice-president with six votes.
Consent Agenda: A motion by Leighton Miller, seconded by Dan Harris to approve the following items within the consent agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
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- Designate Clerk (Brenda Wenta)
- Designate Treasurer (Lory Finke)
- Designate Deputy Clerk (Michelle Clowdis)
- Adopt Fowler State Bank as the official depository for school district funds
- Designate Meade County News as the official newspaper
- Adopt 1,116 hour school year and adopt the school calendar
- Designate truancy officers for school year: Pam Leiker, Jr./Sr. High School; Bobbi Williams, elementary school [K.S.A. 72-1113(a)]
- Approve 2011-12 Food Service Agreement
- Appoint Bobbi Williams as food service hearing official
- Appoint elementary secretary as food service authorized representative, food service authorized signer and claim contact
- Appoint Pam Leiker as determining official for free and reduced meal applications
- Establish the following school lunch program prices:
- LUNCH: PK-5: $1.85; 6-12: $2.30; Adult employees: $2.85; Visitors: $3.10; Extra milk: $ .35 Reduced meal: $.40
- i. BREAKFAST: PK-12: $1.35; Adult: $1.85; Reduced Breakfast: $ .30
- ii. SNACKS: $ .70; reduced snacks: $ .15 (pre-school)
- Establish textbook rental as follows: Pre-K $35.00; Grades K-6: $45.00; Grades 7-12: $55.00
- Appoint Michelle Clowdis district KPERS representative
- Appoint KASB Legal Assistants as school attorney
- Establish mileage rate as same as State established for reimbursement
- Adopt early payment request policy (permission to pay bills that have a penalty or deduction for early payment as per K.S.A. 12-105(e)
- Establish petty cash limits: high school $500.00; district office/grade school $500.00
- Designate Pam Leiker as Jr./Sr. High Activity Fund supervisor
- Designate Bobbi Williams as Elementary School Activity Fund supervisor
- Appoint Laurie Devine as compliance coordinator for Title IX
- Appoint Bobbi Williams as Section 504 (ADA) Coordinator
- Approve annual public notification of non-discrimination
- Approve annual notice to provide a free, appropriate public education
- Approve annual notice of Section 504 (ADA) procedural safeguards
- Resolution to adopt the annual waiver of fixed asset accounting [K.S.A. 75-1120(a)]
- Resolution to establish meeting dates, time, and location [K.S.A. 72-8205]
- Approve High School Activity Fund resolution requesting exemption from K.S.A. 12-105(b) (uniform procedure for payment of claims, presentment of claims, payments in advance of approval)
- Approve Elementary School Activity Fund resolution requesting exemption form K.S.A. 12-105(b)
- Approve Michelle Clowdis as district Freedom of Information Officer
- Resolution to establish Home Rule by Board of Education
- Resolution authorizing destruction of records
- Approve Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan document
- Approve consulting agreement for business manager/board clerk with Zortman Tax Service
- Authorize the clerk to make end of year budget expenditure and transfers
- Approve participation in Local Consolidation funds which includes
Title I (improving basics programs)
Title II-A (preparing, training, recruiting high quality teachers/principals)
Title II-D (education technology)
Title IV-A (safe and drug free schools)
Kansas ESOL
At-Risk
4-year old at-risk
Reports:
A+ Network, Steve Lundeen
SKACD #613, Marjean Strong
Economic Development, Jan Granados
Transportation/Grounds-Dennis McDowell-see attached
Principal-Pam Leiker
Superintendent, Bobbi Williams discussed grade school and high school scheduling for the 2011-2012 school year, times for junior high practices, and Adequate Yearly Progress.
New Business:.
(ITV) A+ Network Board Representative:
Steve Lundeen was appointed to serve as the A+ Board representative, Leighton Miller as 1st alternate with the remaining board members following as alternates.
Special Education Coop Representative:
Marjean Strong was appointed to serve as Special Education Coop representative, Dan Harris as 1st alternate with the remaining board members following as alternates.
KASB Governmental Relations Network:
Jan Granados was appointed representative to the KASB Governmental Relations Network.
Economic Development:
Jan Granados was appointed representative to the Economic Development board.
Personnel:
Executive Session: Motion by Leighton Miller, seconded by Marjean Strong to enter into executive session to discuss personnel in order to protect the public interest and that the board returns to open session in the board room at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. Board members, Dr. Bobbi Williams was present. Time: 8.25.
Marjean Strong moved, Jan Granados seconded to approve Martha Ohnick’s request for reimbursement for travel and lodging to Washington DC to accept Healthier School Challenge Program recognition/award. Motion carried 7-0.
Dan Harris moved, seconded by Leighton Miller to approve one-month project manager contract for Sam Seybold. Motion carried 7-0.
Marjean Strong moved, seconded by Jan Granados to approve Khristie Goodwin as elementary custodian. Motion carried 7-0.
Leighton Miller moved, Dan Harris seconded to approve Rhonda Milford as elementary secretary. Motion carried 7-0.
Leighton Miller moved, Steve Lundeen seconded for the approval of supplemental contracts as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
Resignations
Dan Harris moved for the approval of the resignation of Christy Garcia as elementary secretary, Marjean Strong seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Leighton Miller moved for the approval of the resignation of Mickey Stout as junior high boys’ basketball coach, Dan Harris seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Meade USD 226 Wrestling Coop Agreement:
Steve Lundeen moved to reject the Meade USD 226 Wrestling Coop Agreement, Leighton Miller seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Dan Harris moved to approve the participation in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP), Leighton Miller seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Meade County Health Department
Marjean Strong moved to approve the Meade County Health Department contract, Leighton Miller seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Jr./Sr. High Schedule
Steve Lundeen moved to approve the Jr./Sr. High schedule with modifications prepared by administration, Leighton Miller seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Budget Hearing
Leighton Miller moved to approve the Budget Hearing for Monday, August 8, 2011 at 6:50 PM, Dan Harris seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Steve Lundeen and seconded by Duke Marrs to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. Time: 9:10 p.m.
For The Board of Education
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Board Clerk