February 11, 2008 BOE Minutes
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of USD# 339 was called to order by Keith Ostrander at 7:30 p.m. on February 11, 2008 at the District Office in Winchester, Kansas.
Also present were JR Perry, Bill Reed, Sharon Porter, Karen Edmonds, David J. Noll, Gary Bedigrew, Tim Marshall, and Susan Coppinger.
JR Perry made a motion to approve the following consent agenda with the exception of bills Warrant No. 8525 payment to Griffin Ford Inc:
A. Approval of the agenda.
B. Approval of the minutes of the January 14, 2008 regular meeting.
C. Approval of the January 24, 2008 bills Warrant No. 8446 – 8450 = $6,463.60
D. Approval of the February 8, 2008 payroll Warrant No. 8451 - 8500 and Direct Deposit No. 10009 - 10087 = $282,985.89
E. Approval of the February 11, 2008 bills Warrant No. 8501 - 8576 = $155,142.01
Motion seconded by Sharon Porter. Motion carried 5 - 0.
There were no communications from patrons present nor were there any written communications.
JR Perry presented the NEKESC report.
Gary Bedigrew updated on high school happenings: FBLA District II results; State and MAP testing schedules; Senior Project process; Site Council; Scholar Bowl teams; King & Queen of Courts week; Crisis Team activation and athletic/activity events.
Ron Langston arrived at the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Dr. Marshall reported that Kansas Truck will deliver the new bus tomorrow and return bus #12 to Wichita for some warranty work. He also located a 1997 Bluebird bus with wheelchair lift and tie-downs that he would like to add to our fleet of buses. Enrollment numbers since September 20 have been reviewed and indications are that we are down several students, while the free lunch count continues to climb slightly. Staff Development activities in January with Sara Lampe were very positive. Attendance hours are being evaluated and some time missed due to inclement weather may need to be made up.
Old Business:
(IDL Grant) Dr. Marshall projected costs of an interactive distance learning lab at the high school and reviewed some written materials regarding the future of distance learning and education. It was the consensus of the Board for him to proceed with the grant.
Denise Jennings and Brandan Giltner arrived at the meeting at 8:12 p.m. after the conclusion of the K – 2 Music Program at the EMS.
Moving back to Administrator reports……
Denise Jennings reported on EMS happenings, Jefferson County Spelling Bee; Snow Creek positive incentive trip; Communities That Care survey; Career Sessions; National School Lunch week guests and a Curriculum Leader meeting regarding accommodations during state assessments.
Brandan Giltner reported on the schedule for state assessments and middle school athletics and activities.
Now moving back to Old Business and on to New Business ….
(Negotiations) Ron Langston made a motion at 8:22 p.m. to go into executive session with the
(Personnel) Superintendent and administration present, to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interest of the individual(s) to be discussed for 30 minutes. Motion seconded by JR Perry. Motion carried 6-0.
Keith Ostrander called the meeting back into regular session at 8:52 p.m.
Ron Langston made a motion at 8:54 p.m. to go into executive session with the Superintendent and administration present, to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interest of the individual(s) to be discussed for 20 minutes. Motion seconded by JR Perry. Motion carried 6-0.
Keith Ostrander called the meeting back into regular session at 9:14 p.m.
JR Perry made a motion at 9:15 p.m. to go into executive session with the Superintendent and administration present, to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract and to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interest of the individual(s) to be discussed for 15 minutes. Motion seconded by Ron Langston. Motion carried 6-0.
Keith Ostrander called the meeting back into regular session at 9:30 p.m. and declared a 5-minute recess.
Keith Ostrander called the meeting back into regular session at 9:35 p.m.
JR Perry made a motion to accept Tony Domann’s resignation as head negotiator and appoint Ron Langston in his place with Bill Reed and JR Perry as alternates. Motion seconded by Bill Reed. Motion carried 6-0.
New Business: (SY08-09 Calendar) Sharon Porter volunteered to serve as the Board representative for SY2008-09 calendar planning/discussion.
(Vehicle Bid) Dr. Marshall reviewed a bid by Erhart Enterprises for a 2007 Chrysler Town & Country van with the green Taurus as a trade-in allowance. Karen Edmonds made a motion to accept the bid from Erhart Enterprises for the 2007 Chrysler van and the bid from Griffin Ford Inc. for the 1997 Blue Bird handybus and release check #8525 payment to them. Motion seconded by Sharon Porter. Motion carried 6-0.
(KASB Fall 2008 Regional Meeting) It was the consensus of the Board to host the KASB Fall 2008 Regional Meeting here on October 22, 2008.
(Contracts) JR Perry made a motion to approve the signed contract of Bob Osborn, EMS night custodian. Motion seconded by Karen Edmonds. Motion carried 6-0.
JR Perry made a motion to extend for one year, the Superintendent contract of Tim Marshall from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2011, with the salary to be determined at a later date. Motion seconded by Ron Langston. Motion carried 6 – 0.
(Misc. Items) There were no further items of discussion.
Keith Ostrander adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
