BOE Minutes 3-7-16
March 12, 2016
REGULAR MEETING – March 7th, 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 Monday March 7th, 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 Danton Hilton, Senior Class Sponsor, and Audra Brownlee with SCKESC. Also present was Superintendent Dale Adams, Principal Josh Lanning, and Deputy Clerk Mandy Traffas.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Brett Traffas entered the meeting.
Audra Brownlee did a presentation on IDL. She discussed with the board the potential opportunities, approximate costs, and needed equipment. Audra left the meeting after presenting.
Danton Hilton met with the board to discuss the upcoming Senior Class Trip. A discussion was held about the flying to Chicago for the 24 hour trip. The board talked about the possibility of expanding the window of trip time to include travel time. Danton will bring a completed itinerary to the next meeting to be viewed. Danton left the meeting after discussion.
Eric Dark moved and Tye McDaniel seconded to approve the agenda. 7-0, motion carried.
Eric Dark moved and Brett Traffas seconded to approve the consent agenda to include the resignation of Megan Bowers as 5th Grade Teacher, 7-0, motion carried.
Special Education: Mr. Adams discussed the hiring of 1 and 1 half time para positions, noting that the number of students being identified is on the rise, leaving us still short handed. He mentioned parents complaints of the services their children are receiving due to this.
Curriculum: Mr. Adams distributed a curriculum handout outlining his views of the districts future using programs like Career Ed and implementing individual plans of study. The idea is to introduce career education to all students K-12.
Technology: A written report was viewed.
Summer Rec: The new soccer goals are being made and the nets have been ordered.
The transportation log and budget summary of funds were reviewed.
Wellness Center: Mr. Adams reported he is still waiting to hear back from Mr. Rasmussen about the agreement concerning the facility.
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Unfinished Business
Legislative Post Audit - Mr. Adams talked about their recent recommendations of bidding for fuel and food service.
Bus Purchase – Item tabled until more than one bid could be presented.
Principal Contract – Tabled until later in meeting.
Brett Traffas moved and Eric Dark seconded to approve calendar option #4 for the 2016/2017 school year. 6-1 (Jolene Peterson), motion carried. With this calendar school will being August 18th 2016 and end May 23rd 2017.
Fuel Ed vs Odysseyware – Mr. Lanning reported that he is waiting for final pricing.
Tye McDaniel moved and Roger Goodman seconded to have late start on the first Wednesdays in April and May. 7-0, motion carried. On late start days school will being at 9am. The time is to allow teachers to receive necessary professional development.
JH/HS Semester Grades – After discussion it was decided that next year grading periods would be9 week, not semester.
IDL Membership – Discussion was held about how IDL works and costs associated with using it. Eric Dark moved and Roger Goodman seconded to approve the IDL membership and purchase needed equipment. 7-0, motion carried.
New Business
Brett Traffas moved and Eric Dark 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.
Jolene Peterson moved and Rogena Grigsby seconded to accept the resignation letter of Rachel Matthew as high school math teacher, dated March 7th, 2016. 7-0, motion carried.
Individual Plans of Study: A discussion was held about implementing individual plans of study. All members were in favor of moving forward with it.
Kate Hankins and Cindy Warren entered the meeting.
KSHSAA Board of Directors Ballot – No action taken.
Tye McDaniel moved and Roger Goodman seconded to release school at 12:10pm on Wednesday March 9th for the state basketball tournament and again on Friday March 11th if the boys basketball team is playing that night. 7-0, motion carried.
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Block Grant Comparison to Old Formula – Viewed financial comparison put together by the state.
Clay Target Participation- Discussion was held about 6-12 graders joining team for next year.
Tye McDaniel moved and Roger Goodman seconded to accept Pur O Zones bid to refinish gym floors in high school and wellness center during summer break. 7-0, motion carried.
Board Members – Rogena mentioned that there used to be a written plan of items needing done.
Administration Reports: Mr. Adams reported that the Fire Marshall found a few violations during his recent visit. Maintenance is in the process of taking care of those items. He talked about some items needed for spring mowing season.
Mr. Lanning spoke about previously discussed items IDL, Fuel Ed, and the Clay Shooting.
Eric Dark moved and Brett Traffas 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 15 minutes with the board and Mr. Adams. 7-0, motion carried.
Roger Goodman 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 10 minutes with the board, Mr. Adams. 7-0, motion carried.
Tye McDaniel moved and Eric Dark seconded to extend the principal contract for Josh Lanning by one year with salary to be determined at a later date. 7-0, motion carried.
Tye McDaniel moved and Roger Goodman seconded to go into executive session to discuss nonelected personnel in order to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual for 15 minutes with the board, Mr. Adams. 7-0, motion carried. Eric Dark moved and Jolene Peterson seconded to extend executive session and include Josh Lanning for 10 minutes. 7-0, motion carried.
Rogena Grigsby moved and Roger Goodman seconded to go into executive session to discuss student matters in order to protect the privacy rights of a student who is identifiable for 5 minutes with the board, Mr. Adams, and Mr. Lanning. 7-0, motion carried.
Brett Traffas moved and Tye McDaniel seconded to instruct administration to develop a bus activity monitoring policy. 7-0, motion carried.
Eric Dark moved and Rogena Grigsby seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:24pm. 7-0, motion carried.
Meeting Adjourned,
Amie Loreg Clerk of the Board of Education 511
