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Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton BOARD OF EDUCATION UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 322 Pottawatomie County, Kansas

MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 REGULAR MEETING

I. CALL TO ORDER Mike Handley, Board President, called the September 8th regular meeting to order at 7:00PM in the district office. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Nueva Bean-Smith Randy Kufahl Mike Handley Darlene Niehues Dennis Hermreck Paul Zidek Mark Kopp Others Present: Superintendent Adam McDaniel, Clerk Janell Schmidt, Principal Linda Roggenkamp, Darrin Reith, Keith Figge, Becky Nider, Greg Schmelzle, United Sport Systems Representative

II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Niehues moved to approve the agenda as presented. Kopp seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

III. BILLS AND TREASURER’S REPORT Zidek moved to approve the bills and August 2014 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Kufahl seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

IV. PATRON INPUT 1. None

V. STAFF INPUT 1. Keith Figge presented a proposal for the Onaga High FFA to attend the National FFA Convention October 28-November 1 in Louisville KY. Approximately 18 students will attend based on points earned through FFA activities and events. Both agriculture instructors will attend. The group will share travel expenses with three area FFA groups. The Onaga FFA is asking the Board for $600 towards the chartered bus fare and district transportation to Wamego to meet the other groups.

VI. BOARD REPORTS

1. A representative from United Sport Systems reviewed his company’s track resurfacing bid proposal. The bid will provide ½” TufliteTM Synthetic surface, black binder, lane & event markings per KSHSAA guidelines. The bid does not include removal of existing surface or warranty on the existing asphalt base. A five year warranty for the surface is included. They suggest in 4-5 years to re-spray the track (est. cost $8,000-$10,000) to possibly extend the life of the track an additional 5 plus years.

September 8, 2014 Page 1 Board of Education Minutes 2. Superintendent/Onaga High Principal Report; Adam McDaniel . Update on Enrollment Numbers – Prior Year September headcount was 324 and the district is at 323 this year so far. Official count day for funding is September 22nd. . Buff Bash – 63 high school students attended the dance following the Buff Bash. . Update on High School Instructional Items – The high school needs to re-evaluate the MTSS/A+ process. . Update on District Instructional Needs – The K-5 Language Arts committee has not finalized the textbook adoption. That will be done this year. . Update on Technology Committee – The committee will need at least one Board Member to volunteer to serve. (Paul & Dennis expressed interest) The Committee will be working on a 5-year plan and a 10-year growth plan. . Update on Site Council Meeting – Sharon Bosse is the Site Council President. Fourteen people attended the first meeting held September 3rd. . Update on Student Advisory Council/Staff Climate Committee Work – School Climate is hosting a “Jobs in the Community” program on October 16th for K-12. Blue Valley Telecommunications will be one of the presenters along with other local businesses. . Gas Contract – MKC has approached the district about contracting fuel. There is a potential savings from paying pump prices. Local stations will be contacted for bids. Four board members were interested in Mr. McDaniel pursuing a gas contract. . Free Activity Passes – Zidek had been asked if Redbud Plaza residents could get free entry to school sporting events. It was noted that the district offered senior citizen passes (from 1995 – 2010) whereby district patrons 65 years of age or older could apply for a free lifetime pass. Mr. McDaniel asked members to poll their constituents to see if the senior citizen pass should be reinstated at a higher eligibility age. . Board Goals Work Session – It was Board consensus to reschedule the Sept. 15th Board Goals Work Session to Monday, October 27th with a facility tour at 6pm and meeting at 7pm.

3. Onaga Elementary School Principal’s Report; Linda Roggenkamp . OGS welcomed new/reassigned staff members in September: Becky Nider, Reading Roadmap Coordinator; Abbie Nider, At Risk Teaching Assistant; and Lisa Janssen, Speech Para. . K-8 Back To School night held August 18th was a success. Students were able to “drop off” their supplies, find their desks and attend the PATHS fair for after-school clubs/information. . Members of the OGS MTSS leadership team are Stacy Rempe, Lisa Uhl, Jeri Gerek, Becky Nider, Linda Roggenkamp & Adam McDaniel. . The Junior High football schedule will be advertised and Mr. McDaniel will email the schedule via Textcaster.

4. Reading Roadmap; Becky Nider . The Reading Roadmap grant is funded through two groups; the after-school portion is through Save the Children (STC) and the parent participation is through Families And Schools Together (FAST). The goal is to have each child on level in reading as they leave the third grade. AIMS Web testing is used to identify participants however other students may attend if space is available. MTSS is used as the framework. Presently 32 students have been processed for the after-school program. The grant allows for 40 students per semester. The FAST goal is to get families more active in their child’s education. Fifteen families will be served by FAST.

5. Technology Report; Darrin Reith . Preparation for the new phone system is underway; assessing cable drops room by room. . Installing Office 2013 on some computers at the HS for CTE classes to be held; course requirement. . Five new copiers have been leased and installed with fax and scan capabilities. . New iPads have been issued to Megan Hittle (1 staff/7 student), Anna Suther (1 staff/1student) 6. MaintenanceReport; Greg Schmelzle . GS flue replacement has been completed.

September 8, 2014 Page 2 Board of Education Minutes . State boiler inspector visited the district. . HS boiler demolition will occur this week with installation of the new boiler on Sept 15th. . Roof repairs are completed. . Parking lot asphalt repair will happen on September 29th. . The district has changed to a new custodial supply company, Huber Maintenance Supply, saving approximately $1,800.

7. Board Member Reports . Mike Handley inquired about the potential of starting a virtual school. . Randy Kufahl stated that more public participation is needed in the Buff Bash. . Mike Handley would like more study into getting a preschool grant.

VII. OLD BUSINESS

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

1. Approve Minutes Bean-Smith moved to approve the minutes of the August 11, 2014 regular, August 18, 2014 special, and August 21, 2014 special board meetings as presented. Kopp seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

2. Resolution to Transfer Bond and Interest Funds Kufahl moved to adopt a resolution stating that the remaining cash and any future revenue in the Bond and Interest Fund is no longer needed for its intended purpose and therefore will be transferred to the Capital Outlay Fund. Zidek seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

3. Personnel; Executive Session Kopp moved to enter executive session for 30 minutes to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The board was in closed session with Mr. McDaniel from 8:40-9:10pm. No action was taken.

4. Personnel; Supplemental Resignation Kufahl moved to accept Blake Behrens’ letter of resignation as OGS Assistant Football Coach. Mr. McDaniel noted that his pay will be prorated for time worked. Zidek seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

5. Personnel; Stipend (M.A. Article IV, Section 5) Niehues moved to approve the following stipends for the 2014-2015 school year according to Master Agreement Article IV, Section 5: OGS MTSS-Lisa Uhl($1500), OMS MTSS-Jeri Gerek($1500), OHS MTSS-Ann Kocher($750)/Marcia Labbe($750), OGS SIT-Lisa Uhl($1500), OMS SIT-Jeri Gerek ($1500), OHS SIT-Marcia Labbe($950)/Ann Kocher($550). Kopp seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

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6. Personnel; Kansas Reading Roadmap/Save The Children Positions Niehues moved to contract, by the hour, the following to serve in the assigned STC after-school program positions at $18 per hour: Catherine Marten-(RAFL) Read Aloud Vocabulary Fluency, Haley McVey-(GIRP) Guided Independent Reading Practice, Theresa Wood-(ERT) Emergent Reader Tutor, Abbie Nider-(PI) Phonics Instructor, Megan Hittle-(HCI) Healthy Choices Instructor. Bean-Smith seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

7. Personnel; Supplementals OHS Assistant Boys BB supplemental was tabled to the October meeting. Kufahl moved to approve the 2014-15 Junior Class Sponsors— Kye Attaway, Keith Figge, and Larissa Maranell. Zidek seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

8. Personnel; Classified Mr. McDaniel recommended that Abbie Nider be hired as an At-Risk Teaching Assistant as she will be expected to implement the K-3 Co-Teaching Initiative and will be assigned a different set of duties than a para. Zidek moved to contract Abbie Nider for the 2014-2015 school year as At-Risk Teaching Assistant ($12.85/hour). Kufahl seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

9. National FFA Convention Zidek moved to fund $600 towards bus fare and provide transportation to Wamego for the HS FFA to attend the National FFA Convention in Louisville KY October 28-November 1. The Board requests a report from the group following the convention. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

10. Track Bids Three bids were sent out for track resurfacing. Only one bid was submitted. Niehues moved to approve the bid of $87,000 from United Sport Systems to resurface the track and to reimburse Greg Schmelzle $40/hour for skid loader rental for removal of the existing track surface. Mr. McDaniel noted that remaining bond funds will cover the cost of the project. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0.

IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, President Handley adjourned the meeting at 9:22PM.

______Board President

______Date Approved Clerk of the Board

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