BOE Meeting - December 11th, 2017
December 11, 2017
REGULAR MEETING – December 11, 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 Monday, December 11, 2017 and was
called to order by President Lynda Newberry at 6:00pm. Members present included Jolene Peterson,
Tye McDaniel, Brett Traffas, Rogena Grigsby, and Roger Goodman. Guests present were Shannon
Fisher, Mike Campbell, Shirley Barrett, 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.
Shannon Fisher of Orion met with the board to update them on the new accreditation system KESA.
Shannon informed the board that Attica is, “a strong year 2” in the KESA model of a Five-Year Plan. She
informed the board that goals have been set for elementary and secondary moving forward. Shannon
left the meeting at 6:19 p.m.
Goodman moved and McDaniel seconded to approve the agenda. 6-0, motion carried.
Traffas moved and Peterson seconded to approve the consent agenda. 6-0, motion carried.
Special Education - Goodman reported on the most recent meeting at the Pratt cooperative. Mr. Keller
reported his next superintendent's meeting will be December 12th.
Curriculum - Mr. Keller reported that Banc Central met with him to discuss a financial literacy program
they will train staff to use. It is a 9-week national financial literacy program at no cost to the district. He
reported that business teacher, Kate Hankins, is to make contact with them to get the process started.
Technology report - Mr. Keller reported that chromebooks will be turned in over the break so a Wi-Fi
specific password can be added to them.
Summer Recreation - It was reported that continued updates are being made to the ball field.
Transportation log - it was reviewed.
Budget summary - it was reviewed.
Wellness Center - Peterson questioned the purchase of trash cans to be put in the aisles for games at
the request of Cindy Brown. After discussion, the board decided maybe a few trash cans but it was not
necessary to have several as they are a tripping hazard.
Old Business - none.
New business
Black Hills Energy - Mr. Keller reported that since the switch to Black Hills Energy the schools gas bill has
increased hundreds of dollars. He expressed concern as to what will happen during January and
February when past gas bills were at their highest. He reported that this month’s gas bill was $850.16
where last year the gas bill for the comparable period was $363.17. Mr. Keller has been in contact with
Greenbush, a company that helps schools to receive deals on various products, one of which is gas.
Greenbush agreed that if we enter into a contract with them now they will waive the yearly fee. After
discussion the board would like more information on how this program works as Black Hills Energy owns
the gas rights within the city. Mr. Keller will invite Greenbush to a meeting.
LED lights in Wellness Center - Mr. Keller presented a quote from Kriz-Davis for $5,175.20 he will ask if
the city is interested in contributing to the cost to add LED lights at the Wellness Center.
Half days at semester - Mr. Keller reported that he will be changing December 20th and December 21st
to two 1/2 days as this will allow teachers to get final grades in.
Title 1 - Mr. Keller reported that more Title 1 support is needed. He asked if he should advertise the
position. The board agreed that it was okay with them to advertise.
Carport for bus - A discussion was held about the cost. Item was tabled until spring. Item has been
approved for purchase at a previous meeting.
Reclassification of Katie Capps Contract - Mr. Keller discussed with the board the need to reclassify Miss
Capps contract to include part-time social worker. Traffas moved and Peterson seconded to add to Katie
Capps Current contract part-time social worker. 6-0, motion carried.
Traffas commented that he was contacted about baseball/softball by someone from South Barber. At
this time he has nothing to tell as their board meeting has not happened and he may have more
information at the next meeting. Peterson questioned the concession stands running out of food and
water during a recent game and stated that she heard complaints that the nacho chips were very stale.
Mr. Keller assured the board that this would not be a problem again.
Mr. Keller reported to the board about the receiving of the state's legal Max letter. The letter showed a
loss of approximately $40,000 than what was originally budgeted; he is looking into reasons why there
would be a drop. Mr. Keller also reported that law enforcement had been in the building for an issue
that happened off campus.
Goodman moved and Traffas seconded to go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss a specific
employee’s status, pursuant to the non-elected personnel matter exemption to protect the privacy
interest of an identifiable individual with Mr. Keller and the board. 6-0, motion carried. Meeting to
resume at 7:21 pm. McDaniel moved and Peterson seconded to extend the executive session for 10
minutes. 6-0, motion carried. Meeting to resume at 7:36 p.m.
Traffas moved and McDaniel seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. 6-0, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned,
Amie Loreg
Clerk of the Board of Education 511
