LOUISBURG UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 416 Board of Education LOUISBURG, KANSAS 66053
MINUTES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 2009
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education, Unified School District #416, Miami County, Kansas was held Monday, April 13, 2009 in the Unified School District Board Room, 29020 Mission Belleview, at 7:00 PM.
Those in attendance were: Board Members Jimmy Allen, Paul Kircher, Jim Vallacqua, Tom York, John Cleek and Scot Rogers; Lou Davis was absent; Superintendent Rick Doll; Pam Best, Director of Administrative Services; Clerk Nina Turec; Principals Sally Lundblad, Becky Bowes and Brian Biermann; Assistant Principal Dave Tappan; Doug Key Athletic Director; Cindy Apple, Learning Disabilities teacher ; Carolyn Harding, Sponsor TASK; Students; Patrons Connie Ewy, Jeff Ewy, Erik Kingsley, Mike Rose; School Secretaries Mindy O’Connell, Anita Cook, Dehonna Stone; Kristen Waggoner, Louisburg Herald
REGULAR MEETING
1. President Jimmy Allen called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
1.1. President Jimmy Allen led the flag salute.
2. Routine Items
2.1. Approval of Minutes 3/09/09, 3/12/09, 3/18/09 2.2. Treasurer’s Report 2.3. Payment of Bills and Claims 2.4. Transfers 2.5. Agenda BOE Meeting Minutes 04/13/09 2
Paul Kircher moved to approve the agenda and routine items along with bills in the black book. Jim Vallacqua seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-0. Lou Davis was absent.
3. Consent Items
3.1. Donation: Miami County – Cops for Tots - $250.00
3.2. New Hires: Lisa Jorgensen, Debate/Forensics/Speech Instructor LHS; Karen Smith, Fifth Grade Instructor BES; Brad Beemer, Custodian, LHS
Resignations: Brian Keegan, Asst. MS Basketball Coach; Ryan Scott, BR/RV Physical Education, LHS Assistant Softball Coach, LMS assistant Girls’ Basketball coach; Brandon Crawford, Music Instructor, Band Supplemental, MS Boys’ Basketball Asst. Coach; Joseph Adams, Network Technician
Retirement: Glenda Flanagan Art, LHS; Delbert Dover, Custodian BES; Jerry Miller, Maintenance Supervisor
3.3 Kansas Association of School Boards Dues 2009-2010-$10,323.00
3.4 Ks. Assoc. of School Boards Legal Fund Dues 2009-2010 - $1,100.00
3.5 Nat. School Boards Assoc. Dues 2009-2010 - $2,700.00
3.6 School Handbook Changes 2009-2010
A motion was made by John Cleek and seconded by Jim Vallacqua to approve the consent items along with the additional Black Book personnel recommendations. Motion passed 6-0. Lou Davis was absent.
4. Comments from the Public – Mindy O’Connell addressed the Board with concerns about the reduction in nursing staff for the district. Anita Cook commented on concerns related to secretaries performing nurse type duties. Mike Rose addressed the Board concerning the district policy on retention of students.
5. Reports
5.1 Building Reports – No questions or comments from the Board of Education. BOE Meeting Minutes 04/13/09 3
5.2 TASK – Tobacco Free Teens – Carolyn Harding, Sponsor, introduced Sara Abu Ali and Lindsay Stacks who presented statistics on smoking related illness and death. They asked the Board to consider making all school grounds non-smoking areas. The Board asked for additional information and will take the issue under advisement as a future agenda item. 5.3 Graduation Research Project – Dr. Lundblad gave examples of projects completed this year. There were 109 different projects that covered a wide scope of topics. 5.4 Becky Bowes and Cindy Apple gave an overview of the BIST (Behavior Intervention Support Team) program. Rockville and Broadmoor are using this discipline of students step by step training. The middle school will send staff to be trained as well. 5.5 Superintendent Report 5.5.1 Superintendent Doll reported that Rockville Elementary was named a notable school at the National Association of School Boards for architectural achievement. 5.5.2 The Bond series 2009 completion was presented by Clerk Nina Turec. 5.5.3 Board of Education Elections: John Cleek and Jim Vallacqua retain their seats. Connie Ewy was elected to replace Tom York.
6. New Business
6.1 Budget Issues and Fees 2009-2010 School Year
John Cleek moved to authorized the district to charge $100 per year per student and a maximum of $150 per family for transportation, on the bus, for distances less than 2.5 miles to attendance center (2009- 2010). Paul Kircher seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Lou Davis was absent.
Tom York made a motion to increase breakfast and lunch fees across the board by 5 cents for 2009-2010 including extra milk to .30. Jim Vallacqua seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Lou Davis was absent.
6.2 Administrators’ contracts
John Cleek made a motion to extend contracts for one year for Dr. Pam Best, Brian Biermann and Becky Bowes and extend Dave Tappan’s contract for two years. Paul Kircher seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Lou Davis was absent.
John Cleek moved and Jim Vallacqua seconded a motion to name Dr. Pam Best Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services. Motion BOE Meeting Minutes 04/13/09 4
carried 6-0. Lou Davis was absent.
6.3 Advertising Banners
After much discussion, the Board asked Doug Key to research possible policy and procedures for placing advertising in various locations on school property and bring back information.
6.4 Clarify Building Use Policy
Pastor Erik Kingsley explained that New Life Family Church would like to use school facilities to accommodate their growth. The Board agreed to consider this request and asked him to bring back details and documentation of insurance coverage to the next meeting.
The Board took a five minute break: 9:00 PM to 9:05 PM
6.5 Athletic Cut Policy
Doug Key presented a proposal for limiting participation for some team sports. Options were discussed. Jim Vallacqua moved to table the issue until next month. Paul Kircher seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Lou Davis was absent.
6.6 Increase Cost of Family Athletic Pass
Tom York made a motion to increase the family athletic pass to $130 and the individual athletic pass to $55.00. John Cleek seconded the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Lou Davis was absent.
7.0 Old Business
7.1 Scot Rogers summarized chapter 5 of The Global Achievement Gap. Paul Kircher will report on Chapter 6 at the next meeting.
8.0 Future Agenda Items – Special Board Meeting 4/16/09 at 6:00 PM.
9.0 Announcements
9.1 April 16, 2009 – Special Board Meeting 6:00 PM 9.2 April and May, 2009 – New Board Member Workshops BOE Meeting Minutes 04/13/09 5
9.3 May 6, 2009 – KASB Regional Meeting @Olathe NW (board members will email Nina which one they wish to attend) 9.4 May 7, 2009 – KASB Regional Meeting @Silver Lake
10.0 Executive Session
John Cleek moved and Paul Kircher seconded a motion for the Board, Connie Ewy and Superintendent Doll to retire to a 10 minute Executive Session to discuss personnel and negotiations with no action to follow. Motion passed 6-0. Lou Davis was absent.
Executive Session began at 10:05 PM. Executive Session ended at 10:15 PM.
Regular Session resumed at 10:15 PM.
11. Adjourn Regular Meeting
Scot Rogers moved the April 13, 2009 Regular Meeting of the USD 416 Board of Education adjourn. Tom York seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0. Lou Davis was absent.
Adjournment time: 10:17 PM.
Nina Turec, Clerk USD #416 Board of Education
Jimmy Allen, President USD #416 Board of Education