Usd 263 Board of Education Meeting

USD 263 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING May 12, 2008 7:00 P.M. DISTRICT OFFICES-628 E. MULVANE unofficial draft MINUTES

1.0 MEETING OPENING

1.1 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Ott with the following members present: Steve Fry, Renee Womacks, Dennis Springer, Ron Becker, Tim Snider, and Mindy Sorensen.

Also present were: Superintendent Augustine-Shaw, Asst. Superintendent Flores, Rachel Jansen, Tom Keil, Terri Lemos, Richard Hampton, Barbie Hamlin, Tawnya Weaver, Jennifer Hankins, Denise Bagby, Marjorie McClellan, Jason Townsend, Connie Elliott, Tammy Withrow, Ashley Fenn, Paula Wing, Caryl Chacey, Shelly Milledge, Shirley Farmer, Steve Shogren, Don Pennington, Katherine Hensley, Dawn Kebert, Christy Gutzmer, Katherine Adams, Traci Becker, Robin Tharp, Cathy McElroy, Rita Snider, Kim McGuire, Kay Scott, Hunter Proctor, Jeff Mason, Kim Sengmany, Michelle Mason, and Clerk Schifferdecker.

1.2 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY PRESIDENT 1.2.1 KASB School Law Seminar June 11, 2008-12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m., June 12, 2008 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Topeka 1.2.2 City/School Board Breakfast – May 22nd 6:30 a.m. Village Inn – Derby 1.2.3 KASB Legislative Committee & Candidate Briefings

1.3 “GOOD NEWS” BY BOE MEMBERS *Ron Becker noted that graduation is coming up. *Kent Ott congratulated Suzie Burkhart on receiving the Golden Apple Award from KAKE Channel 10.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1.4.1 Traci Becker, Mulvane Middle School Principal, reported that the Middle School has finished the track season with several division champions. The Parent/Community meeting on substance abuse was held. There was good dialogue between those that attended. They plan to have additional parent/community meetings next year. Eighth grade teachers initiated a Homework Completion Program this year. This led to an improvement on the number of incompletes and was considered a huge success. 1.4.2 Terri Lemos, Munson Primary Principal, reported that they have finished NWEA testing. The 2nd grade students will visit the Grade School in the coming days. Students presented a $2,600 check to Make-A-Wish. 1.4.3 Tom Keil, Human Resource Director, reported that they are working on handbook revisions, looking at the support staff wage schedule, and starting to work on implementation of the AESOP program. Directors met with Josh Sears from Madrigal and Welch who is now an approved playground inspector. Work comp claims are down. May 27th is the End of Year Celebration. 1.4.4 Richard Hampton, Food Service Director, had no report at this time. 1.4.5 Katherine Hensley, Special Education Director, shared a letter of commendation from the state-level Special Education Services Director. The district staff did a great job on the indicators. 1.4.6 Barbie Hamlin, Mulvane Academy Principal, reported that the drug and alcohol education specialist had great information for students and staff. They have finished NWEA testing. The Site Council met for the last time on Friday. All 10 seniors will graduate this weekend. Several students and a parent were present to discuss the merits of the Academy program. 1.4.7 Richard Flores, Assistant Superintendent, reported that he is working with a company that will assess the district’s energy usage and recommend ways to help our systems run more efficiently. Dates have been set for the asphalt work and some of our other summer projects. We have received a check from the insurance company for the electrical damage/work at the Middle School. 1.4.8 Donna Augustine-Shaw, Superintendent, thanked Brad Canfield and the high school staff for their completion of the Carl Perkins audit. Retirement celebrations will be held in the coming days. Graduation is Saturday. The Staff Recognition and Service Awards Assembly will be held May 27th at 8 a.m. Donna will be going to Lawrence with Joyce Harting for a meeting on growth models. A summary of Professional Development activities for April 30th and May 7th was shared. 1.4.9 Several parents were present to share with the Board information on the Victory Vittles program. – (Item on Consent Agenda)

2.0 APPROVE/AMEND AGENDA Motion made by Mindy Sorensen to approve the agenda. Second by Renee Womacks. Motion carried 7-0.

Motion made by Mindy Sorensen to approve the amendments to the agenda. Second by Dennis Springer. Motion carried 7-0.

ADD: CONSENT ITEMS 3.3.2 New Hires: DELETE Terolynn Lander-Summer School Intensive DI Para Anita Flowers-Summer School Intensive DI Para Clarification-Mandy Bellamy-6th Grade Teacher 3.4 PDC Transcript: Tawnya Weaver 3.6 Bills: Additional bill for May-Check #48318 in the amount of $388.25 3.10 Other: Permission to sell disposed technology equipment DELETE: DISCUSSION/REPORT ITEM 6.1 Shuttle Bus Safety and Security

3.0 CONSENT AGENDA

3.1 APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

3.2 FINANCIAL REPORTS Clerk & Treasurer Report Bank Reconciliation Activity Funds Financial Statements

3.3 ROUTINE PERSONNEL

3.3.1 Resignations: Steve Nelson MMS Head Football Coach (eff end of 07-08 yr) Rochelle Rey MP Teacher (eff end of 07-08 yr) Jo Seal Summer Bus Help (eff 5-2-08) Alisa Neff Summer Bus Help (eff 5-2-08) Robin Ulmer Summer Maint (eff 5-5-08) Loree Hisken MP Teacher (eff end of 07-08 yr) Curtis Leddy MHS Science Teacher (eff end of 07-08 yr) Rob Hileman MMS Asst Football Coach (eff end of 07-08 yr) Cristal Bandy MP Tech Para (eff 5-23-08)

3.3.2 New Hires: Whitney Becker Temporary MMS At-Risk Para (remainder of 2007- 08) (eff 5-13-08) Cande Hixson MMS Library Aide (eff 8-11-08) Krystal Hague MHS Science Teacher (eff 08-09 yr) Evan Hearn .5 MP PE Teacher (eff 08-09 yr) Kara Gilbert MMS 7th Grade Science Teacher (eff 08-09 yr) Natasha Everist MP ECSE Teacher (eff pending background check for 08-09 yr) Nic Slayton MP 2nd Grade Teacher (eff pending background check for 08-09 yr) Michelle Coss MGS 5th Grade Teacher (eff 08-09 yr) Toni Cusick 7th-8th Summer School Language Arts Teacher Diane Blake ECSE Summer School Teacher Cathy Eilert Summer School Intensive DI Para Sandy Heinrich Summer School Intensive DI Para Terolynn Lander Summer School Intensive DI Para DELETE Heather Walcher Summer School EC Language Pathologist Jill Cox Summer School Speech Asst Brenda Martin K-8 Summer School Itinerant Spec Ed Teacher Mickie Mason K-8 Summer School Language Pathologist (4 sessions) Sandy Page K-8 Summer School Para Christy Fells Summer Maint (eff 6-2-08) Dan Dierks Summer Maint (eff 6-2-08) Gregg Schott Summer Bus Help (eff 6-2-08) Mandy Bellamy MMS 6th Grade Teacher (eff 08-09 yr) Anita Flowers Summer School Intensive DI Para

3.4 PDC TRANSCRIPTS Tawnya Weaver

3.5 PURCHASE ORDERS OVER LIMIT: Data LINC Communications-$5,700 (data drops for Munson) NWEA-$15,739.75 (renewal for 08-09 yr) 3.6 BILLS $126,232.64 Additional bill for May Check # 48318 in the amt of $388.25

3.7 PAYROLL None

3.8 TRANSFERS None

3.9 DONATION None

3.10 OTHER Victory Vittles – District reimbursement for required cook fees, Margie Page – on-site cook, district preparation of cinnamon rolls Museum Commission Appointment – 4 year term for Marilyn McGee Disposal of Title I Computers Extended School Year (Summer School – Special Ed) – See recommendation & Staff assignments K-6 Summer School Proposal Request for Food Service Staff Training New Purchasing Co-op Membership PAT Continuation Grant ($11,356 – LOB Local Match) 7-12 Activity Fee - $25 (F/R = $20) (See schedule included) Permission to sell disposed technology equipment

Motion made by Renee Womacks to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 3.3.2. Second by Tim Snider. Motion carried 7-0.

Ron Becker left the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

Motion made by Mindy Sorensen to approve consent agenda item 3.3.2. Second by Renee Womacks. Motion carried 6-0.

Ron Becker returned to the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

4.0 PATRON TIME No patrons were present to speak.

5.0 ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Math Adoption The PreK-12 math curriculum team was present to review their process and research for the district math curriculum. Highlights of the math curriculum by grade level were given along with an explanation of the resources that have been selected by the team. A special thanks to Shirley Farmer, SCKESC Math Consultant, and Lori Jensen, SCKESC Curriculum Consultant, for their guidance in this process. A grant in the amount of $15,079.80 is being submitted to LSI for the TI Navigators.

Motion made by Steve Fry to approve the math curriculum as presented. Second by Renee Womacks. Motion carried 7-0. Motion made by Ron Becker to approve the math textbook purchase in the amount of $138,785.99 plus shipping (Textbook) and $43,329.92 for calculators for the Academy and High School (Textbook/Technology). Second by Steve Fry. Motion carried 7-0.

5.2 Presentation of 2008-09 Mulvane Middle School Handbook Highlights of changes to the MMS handbook were reviewed. Upon finalization of the KASB policy revisions, handbooks may be updated.

Motion made by Steve Fry to approve the 08-09 MMS Handbook as presented. Second by Mindy Sorensen. Motion carried 7-0.

5.3 Consideration of .5 Special Ed Position – MHS Mr. Pennington reviewed a proposal for an additional .5 special education teacher for MHS. This position will be integral in supporting the expectations outlined in the MTSS model for student support and class within-a-class instruction in the core content areas of reading, math, science, and social studies.

Motion made by Renee Womacks to add a .5 Special Education Teacher. Second by Steve Fry. Motion carried 7-0.

5.4 Re-financing of 1998 Bonds Mr. Steve Shogren, George K. Baum, reviewed the advantages of re-financing the 1998 (HS) bonds to achieve a lower interest rate.

Motion made by Steve Fry to allow George K. Baum Company to proceed with exploring the sale to re-fund the 1998 general obligation bonds. Second by Ron Becker. Motion carried 7-0.

6.0 DISCUSSION/REPORT ITEMS

6.1 Shuttle Bus Safety & Security Mr. Fenn will be present to review several options on shuttle bus concerns & service to district students. Discussion & advisement is welcome. DELETE

7.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION 7.1 Non-elected Personnel At 9:45 p.m., Steve Fry moved to go into executive session to include Superintendent Augustine- Shaw, Asst. Superintendent Flores, and Tom Keil to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed until 10:01 p.m. Second by Renee Womacks. Motion carried 7-0. The BOE returned to open meeting at 10:01 p.m.

7.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION Motion made by Steve Fry to adopt the resolution for final action to nonrenew the contract for Diane Okeson. Second by Ron Becker. Motion carried 7-0.

8.0 ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Steve Fry to adjourn at 10:04 p.m. Second by Renee Womacks. Motion carried 7-0.