March 2018 Board of Education Minutes
March 11, 2018
REGULAR MEETING – Wednesday, March 14th, 2018
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, March 14 th , 2018 and was
called to order by Vice President Rogena Grigsby at 6:00pm. Members present included Jolene
Peterson, Tye McDaniel, Brett Traffas, Shirley Barrett, and Roger Goodman. Guests present were Mike
Sanders. Also present was Superintendent Charles Keller and Clerk of the Board Amie Loreg.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
The board members adjourned to take a school yearbook photo. Meeting resumed at 6:04pm. Sara
Polson arrived at 6:04pm.
Vice President, Rogena Grigsby recognized guests.
Sara Polson met with the board to discuss junior high cheerleading. Polson asked that the board
consider allowing 6th grade girls to try out for the junior high team. Polson explained to the board the
process of tryouts and the need for more girls due to lesser numbers. Sara left the meeting at 6:11 p.m.
Goodman moved and Peterson second and to amend the agenda to add under 6d. Personnel:
Resignation - Ron Reichenberger, Counselor. 6-0, motion carried.
McDaniel moved and Peterson second to approve the amended agenda. 6-0, motion carried.
Barrett moved and Traffas seconded to approve the consent agenda. 6-0 motion carried,.
Special Education: Mr. Keller reported that Diana Sanpaka, Special Education teacher has resigned. He
also reported that Misty Hoops, School Psychologist has also resigned. From the most recent meeting he
attended at Pratt cooperative he reported that the coop was looking to raise assessments for next year.
Curriculum - nothing.
Technology - nothing.
Summer Recreation - It was reported that soccer will be starting soon and they have started collecting
money for the banners that hang along the fence.
Budget Summary - Mr. Keller reported that the state fiscal audit was supposed to take place March
12th. The date was changed to April 24th at request of the state auditor.
Wellness Center - nothing.
Unfinished business
Calendar - Discussion was held concerning next year's calendar. The board asked Mike Sanders to join
the conversation with some ideas he had concerning the calendar as he will be the administrator
overseeing the new school year. Traffas moved and Goodman seconded to approve the presented
calendar with the following changes, additional Professional Learning dates November 19th and 20th.
6-0, motion carried.
College classes and book proposal - tabled.
New business
Foreign Exchange Student - A request was made by an out-of- district family to enroll an exchange
student next year. Mr. Keller explained the school currently uses AFS as their foreign exchange program.
The student in question would be enrolling through a different exchange program. Due to the family not
having another student enrolled in the district currently and the use of a foreign exchange program not
used by the district, the board decided against approving the enrollment of the out-of- district student.
Junior High cheerleading - Goodman moved and Barrett seconded to allow 6th graders to try out for
junior high cheerleading.
Board comments
Goodman questioned current security cameras with rise in school shootings. He was curious about how
up-to- date the school's camera systems were as well as if there was a need to start a discussion about
metal detectors, increased security, or other safety measures. Mr. Keller stated that the current camera
system covers all of the doors and they are up-to- date. Mr. Keller pointed out the mag lock door system
as a security measure forcing all outside visitors through one monitored door during school hours.
Barrett, an active member of American Red Cross, asked the board about their interest in allowing Red
Cross to use the wellness center as a disaster facility. She explained Red Cross seeks two facility
agreements in each county. With the size and location of the wellness center she thought it would be a
good facility to use. Barrett explained that Red Cross covers the building through their insurance and an
agreement is entered into between Red Cross and the building owner. The board agreed to allow her to
start the process of getting an agreement drawn up to present at a later date. It was mentioned that the
agreement would have to go before the City of Attica as well.
Administrative reports
Mr. Keller reported that the gas meter will be replaced during spring break. He also reported that he
repaired the broken door knobs with coded door handles, he stated this system seems to be working
well and there's a possibility it might be a good replacement for all of the doors in the building as our
lock system is very old and expensive to replace. Mr. Keller asked the board if they would have a
problem with breathalyzers being issued at prom because the students coming from various locations to
the dance. After discussion the board agreed to allow breathalyzers but they prefer they be performed
by law enforcement. Mr. Keller stated that he would get a hold of local law enforcement for this.
Mike Sanders left the meeting at 7:22pm.
Traffas moved and Peterson seconded to go into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss a specific
position pursuant to the non-elected personal exemption to protect the Privacy interest of an
identifiable individual with the board and Mr. Keller. 6-0, motion carried. Meeting to resume at 7:43 pm.
Goodman moved and Barrett seconded to extend the executive session for 5 minutes with Mr. Keller
and the board. 6-0, motion carried. Meeting to resume at 7:50 pm.
McDaniel moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. 6-0, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned,
Amie Loreg
Clerk of the Board of Education 511
