BOE Minutes - 2/10/2016
REGULAR MEETING – February 10, 2016
Minutes of the board meeting are not official until after approval at the next regularly scheduled board
meeting.
The Board of Education of USD #511 met in regular session on Wednesday February 10, 2016 and was
called to order by President Lynda Newberry at 6:00pm. Members present included Jolene Peterson,
Tye McDaniel, Rogena Grigsby, Eric Dark, and Roger Goodman. Guests present were Kate Hankins and
Cindy Warren. Also present was Superintendent Dale Adams, Principal Josh Lanning, and Clerk of the
Board Amie Loreg.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
President Lynda Newberry recognized guests.
Eric Dark moved and Jolene Peterson seconded to approve the amended agenda to add item M. Board
Work Session under New Business 6-0, motion carried.
Brett Traffas entered the meeting.
Eric Dark moved and Tye McDaniel seconded to approve the consent agenda to include the new hire of
Kristin Schainost as Senior Class Sponsor and accept the resignations of Barbara Sneary as 7-12 Art
Teacher and Kyle Weaver as K-12 Music Teacher, 7-0, motion carried. The board extended their
gratitude for the years of service of Mrs. Sneary and Mr. Weaver.
Special Education: Mr. Adams discussed insurance at the cooperative. He mentioned that April 12th had
been set as the Attica Pre-K screening date and that both of the open para positions had been filled.
Curriculum: Mr. Adams gave the board members a copy of the agenda for the upcoming teacher
inservice Monday February 15th.
Technology: A written report was viewed discussing insurance on the chromebooks.
Summer Rec: Eric Dark mentioned a grant that was awarded to the rec committee for concrete pads
and other improvements. He discussed the possible purchase of new goals for rec soccer.
The transportation log and budget summary of funds were reviewed.
Wellness Center: It was reported that the Wellness Center agreement is still in Topeka being reviewed
for proper language. Mr. Adams will seek council on how to properly implement a policy that will not
allow the building to be absorbed by any party other than the City of Attica if it should happen that the
school/district be absorbed, consolidated, or otherwise in the future.
Unfinished Business
Drug Dogs: Mr. Lanning reported that drug dogs were in the building on Tuesday February 9th to
perform a search of the grounds.
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Legislative Post Audit - Mr. Adams commented that the audit is ongoing and information is being given
as requested by the audit team.
New Business
Front Door: The new security door was partially installed February 9th. Mr. Adams stated that the
company would return on Monday the 15th to finish the job and train certain staff to operate. The new
door will mean having to be buzzed into the building. He assured members that the door will not inhibit
leaving the building. The board viewed the door and camera system installed on the office computer.
Bus Purchase: Mr. Adams discussed the need for a new bus. He had Jay Adams, Head of
Transportation, research possible options, two were presented. After discussion with the board it was
decided that one of the options was definitely not viable but the other would be looked into further.
Roger Goodman moved and Brett Traffas seconded to go into executive session to discuss nonelected
personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual for 10 minutes with the
board, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Lanning. 7-0, motion carried.
Jolene Peterson moved and Eric Dark seconded to adopt a resolution to non-renew the contract of
Rachel Matthew for the 2016-2017 school year, 7-0. Motion carried.
Classified Handbook: The handbook was reviewed by board members with suggestions made as to
needed updates.
Chromebook Insurance: Tye McDaniel moved and Brett Traffas seconded to drop the chromebook
insurance and allow the work to be done in house, 7-0. Motion carried.
Fuel Ed vs Odysseyware: Mr. Adams and Mr. Lanning met with Fuel Ed, a company who provides a
similar service to Odysseyware, who we currently use for credit recovery. The main difference is that
Fuel Ed provides services for 6-12 grades, more courses, and virtual staff to teach said courses.
Currently with Odysseyware we are required to produce a certified teacher for each course, limiting the
number of courses we are able to offer.
Principals Contract: A brief discussion was held, will be revisited in March.
IDL: Mr. Adams and Mr. Lanning discussed the outreach program that would allow our students to
share courses with other campus’.
School Calendar: Tabled.
Board Work Session: Mr. Adams explained a work session as a time for discussion of items being
presented that may require more thought and in depth conversation. Eric Dark moved and Tye
McDaniel seconded to set a work session for Monday March 7th at 4:30pm, 7-0. Motion carried.
Board Members – Nothing at this time.
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Administration Reports: Mr. Adams gave the board a hand out to read written about bill 2504 taking
the focus away from the real issue, the students. Although now a dead bill, it generated a lot of
discussion around the state recently. He discussed an upcoming IDL meeting he would be attending
February 17th, as well as a tax credit bill for private schools, and bond and interest approval bill.
Mr. Lanning reported that the state testing schedule had been set and will begin the 2nd week of
February. He spoke briefly with the board about next year’s schedule.
Eric Dark moved and Jolene Peterson seconded to go into executive session to discuss negotiations in
order to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position, and the public
interest for 5 minutes with the board and Mr. Adams, and Mr. Lanning, 7-0, motion carried.
Eric Dark moved and Rogena Grigsby seconded to go into executive session to discuss nonelected
personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual for 5 minutes with the
board, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Lanning. 7-0, motion carried.
Eric Dark moved and Jolene Peterson seconded to go into executive session to discuss nonelected
personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual for 5 minutes with the
board, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Lanning. 7-0, motion carried.
Eric Dark moved and Jolene Peterson seconded to go into executive session to discuss student matters
in order to protect the privacy rights of a student who is identifiable for 10 minutes with the board, Mr.
Adams, and Mr. Lanning. 7-0, motion carried. Tye McDaniel moved and Eric Dark seconded to extend
the executive session for 5 minutes. 7-0, motion carried.
Tye McDaniel moved and Eric Dark seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:18pm. 7-0, motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned,
Amie Loreg
Clerk of the Board of Education 511
