September 2017 BOE Minutes
September 12, 2017
REGULAR MEETING – September 13, 2017
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, September 13, 2017 and was
called to order by President Lynda Newberry at 6:00pm. Members present included Jolene Peterson,
Tye McDaniel, Brett Traffas, Rogena Grigsby, Eric Dark, and Roger Goodman. Guests present were Carol
Jean Martin, Don Wells as KELI program mentor to Charles Keller, Jana Scripsick, Kate Hankins and Cindy
Warren. Also present was Superintendent Charles Keller and Clerk of the Board Amie Loreg.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
President Lynda Newberry recognized guests.
Jason Fahring and Addie Fahring entered the meeting.
Jana Scripsick, USD 511 school nurse met with the board to discuss the need for an updated portable
AED system. She explained that the current one is from the 1960’s. Scripsick is writing a grant for a
portion of the cost but is seeking possible financial support for the remainder. The grant she is writing
will be for an updated machine and a medical kit for staff at/during sport contests as an ambulance crew
is not present anymore. Scripsick left the meeting at 6:08pm.
Carol Jean Martin, former USD 511 teacher met with the board to explain a group she is a part of who
recognizes staff members for years of service with gift baskets. While at the meeting she asked Mr. Don
Wells, former USD 511 Interim Superintendent and current KELI mentor to current USD 511
Superintendent Charles Keller to present Mr. Keller with a basket for his years of service. She presented
a list of other staff who would be receiving baskets during the week.
Jason Fahring, USD 511 teacher & sophomore class sponsor met with the board to seek permission for
the 10 th grade class to have a Wild Game Banquet as a fundraiser. The banquet would be held at the
memorial building as tickets to win a gun would be part of the evening. The gun would be purchased at
Bulldog Supply with the winner going there to finalize all paperwork and pick up the item. Fahring,
Addie Fahring, and Martin left the meeting at 6:15pm.
Dark moved and McDaniel seconded to amend the agenda to include j. Oct Meeting date and K. Annual
Rec Payment. 7-0, motion carried.
Dark moved and McDaniel seconded to approve the agenda. 7-0, motion carried.
Dark moved and Peterson seconded to approve the consent agenda. 7-0, motion carried.
Special Education: Mr. Keller reported that at the recent superintendents meeting he attended there
was discussion by the cooperative to dissolve the board. He also reported that the state is now sending
some of the funds that used to go directly to the co-op to the districts. The co-op developed a “memo
of understanding” for districts to sign stating they will send the money to the co-op when received. Mr.
Keller had not signed this agreement as he is seeking guidance from the state as to the best course of
action.
Curriculum: New math standards were released. Mr. Keller is sending Kate Hankins and Scotty
McCartney to training for this.
Technology: The board agreed to replace some of the used chromebooks. Mr. Keller discussed being
approached by SCTelcom with a new contract that would lessen the current bill. The new guidelines are
pay for call outs only, while we currently pay for 24 hour service coverage that is costing more then use.
Summer Rec: It was reported that a grant may be written for updates to ball field.
Transportation Log: Reviewed. Mr. Keller reported on a bus that broke down while transporting kids
from football practice in Argonia.
Budget Summary of Funds: Loreg explained that while the state has not come to an agreement there are
no definite numbers to report. If the state has not agreed before Octobers meeting a report with be ran
with last year’s numbers to give an idea.
Wellness Center: Mr. Keller reported of a leak on one of the lights during a recent game. There had not
been any rain recently and the drip was slow and coming from the outside of the cover. It is being
looked at.
Old Business
Building Update Committee: Mr. Keller reported that he had asked Susan Gammill and Mike Campbell to
be on the committee so far. He reported on the breaker boxes and need to update. He presented a long
range building plan that consisted of: carpet/tile, breaker box, bottle filling stations, convert LED lights in
cafeteria, replacement of door handles, electronic reader on doors, concession stand building
improvements.
New Business
Medical Staff at games: Lance Vandeveer, USD 511 Athletic Director requested through Mr. Keller the
board hire Mike Loreg, RN/Paramedic to work on the sidelines as a medical trainer during the football
season due to no ambulance on site. Mr. Keller stated that he would ask Argonia if they are interested
in sharing the cost as it would benefit all players. McDaniel moved and Goodman seconded to approve
the hire of Mike Loreg as medical trainer at the rate of $100 per contest during the football season. 7-0,
motion carried.
Long Range Plan: Covered prior
Seek Bids for Car: Mr. Keller discussed purchasing a new car but keep the current as well for standby. It
is still drivable and would work well for driver’s education and close meetings for staff. The board
reviewed the quote of one performance car that was available for purchase. Traffas explained that with
the recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida cars are being shipped to those areas of need. Leaving little
available for purchase. McDaniel moved and Dark seconded to purchase a 2016 Chevy Impala from
Newberry Family Auto for $15,500. 6-1 (Peterson), motion carried.
Sophomore Class Fundraiser: Traffas moved and McDaniel seconded to approve the sophomore class to
have a Wild Game Banquet as a fundraiser. 7-0, motion carried.
Seek Bids for Utility Vehicle: Traffas reported on used prices for comparable items. Newberry
questioned writing a grant for all or a portion of the purchase. Peterson moved and Grigsby seconded
to approve the purchase of a new utility vehicle. 7-0, motion carried.
Lance Vandeveer entered the meeting at 7:09pm.
Lance met with the board to discuss the co-op. He discussed numbers in upcoming years, ultimately
making a recommendation to continue with the co-op. He also reported that Argonia board asked that
the Attica board consider the junior high adopting the Titan name as well. He will be in meetings shortly
where discussions of next year’s schedules will take place. Vandeveer left the meeting at 7:25pm.
Mag Lock System at Wellness Center: Mr. Keller received a bid of $1900 for the project. He stated that
he will discuss with the City of Attica if they would be interested in paying for part of it as it’s a
community building as well. Item tabled.
Josten’s Gowns: Mr. Keller asked the board about purchasing graduation gowns from Josten’s and
loaning them to graduates instead of the students having to use class funds to purchase them. He
would like for them all to be black. Tabled.
Dark moved and McDaniel seconded to amend the presented supplemental list to add Lisa Newsum as
Elementary Head Teacher. 7-0 motion carried.
Dark moved and Peterson seconded to approve the supplemental list as amended with the removal of
Middle School Athletic Director, as that is a negotiated item. 7-0, motion carried.
October Meeting : McDaniel moved and Goodman seconded to move October’s regular meeting from
Monday, October 9 th to Wednesday, October 11 th due to a JV football game conflict. 7-0, motion carried.
Dark moved and Grigsby seconded to donate $3000 to the Attica summer rec committee. 7-0, motion
carried.
Administration: Mr. Keller stated that the school is lacking 1 para from being fully staffed, progress
reports are due next week, and that Essdack voted us in this year as members. Mr. Keller will attend a
meeting at Essdack on the 27 th . He reported that last week he was in meetings in Manhattan, and will
be in Topeka for meetings on Monday. A contract with Josten’s for the 2017/2018 yearbook has been
signed and Lifetouch has signed an agreement to honor their previous arrangement to redo the 2016
yearbooks. The senior class is working on a proposal to present at the October meeting, Eck Electric will
working on the outdoor concession stand updates per a Harper County Community Grant obtained byJay Adams and Dale Adams. Mr. Keller discussed with the board the purchase of a used MCI tour bus.He presented specifications to a few he’s looked at.
Don Wells left the meeting at 7:49pm.
Goodman moved and Peterson seconded to go into executive session for 10 minutes for non elected
personnel with Mr. Keller and the board. 7-0, motion carried.
Traffas moved and Dark seconded to go into executive session for 5 minutes for negotiations with Mr.
Keller and the board. 7-0, motion carried. Goodman moved and Peterson to extend the executive
session for 5 minutes with Mr. Keller and the board. 7-0, motion carried.
McDaniel moved and Goodman seconded to adjourn. 7-0, motion carried. 8:10pm.
Meeting adjourned,
Amie Loreg
Clerk of the Board of Education 511
