September 2018 BOE Minutes
September 17, 2018
REGULAR MEETING – September 12th, 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, September 12 th and was
called to order by President Lynda Newberry at 6:00pm. Members present included Jolene Peterson,
Tye McDaniel, Brett Traffas, Rogena Grigsby, Shirley Barrett, and Roger Goodman. Guests present were
Mike Campbell and Cindy Warren. Also present was Superintendent Mike Sanders and Clerk of the
Board Amie Loreg.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
President Lynda Newberry recognized guests.
Peterson moved and Goodman seconded to approve the amended agenda. 7-0, motion carried. Agenda
amended to include g. Approve Supplemental List as an action item.
Traffas moved and Peterson seconded to approve the consent agenda. 7-0, motion carried.
Special Education: Mr. Sanders reported on the following: the school still has two open para positions
that have not been filled, Pratt is weighing the option to replace the half-time teaching position from
last year that was not filled this year, the cooperative is using Enterprise Fleet for vehicles, and that the
Haskins building roof will be needing repairs. He also commented that the life skills and behavior classes
set up in place of the Sharon Learning Center and going smoothly and there has been good feedback
given.
Curriculum: Mr. Sanders reported on the following: The Math team met September 10 th to discuss rolls
and expectations of curriculum update, the school PDC plan need to be completed and submitted to the
state by January 15 th – he handed out a guideline for the board of what this entails, and he
recommended adding a PDC chair who would earn the supplemental pay listed in the negotiated
agreement.
Technology: Mr. Sanders reported that chromebooks were handed out to the 6 th grade class.
Summer Rec: McDaniel commented on work being done to the baseball field and Peterson asked that
rec sports forms that are turned into the school be held and a rec board member will pick them up.
Transportation Log: Mr. Sanders provided the board with information about 14 passenger bus for
possible purchase. He would like to trade the bus that is not currently being used as a trade. The bus
would be able to be driven by anybody, saving on a driver to small field trips and practices to Argonia.
Budget Summary of Funds: Nothing at this time.
Wellness Center: Mr. Sanders reported that Eck Electric was in to fix a light.
Old Business
Handbook: Mr. Sanders reported that the he has asked for students to help revise the handbook. They
have been having noon meetings. The students would like to have open internet during lunch, open
lunch for the 11 th & 12 th grades, and one student asked about early graduation. The board’s feedback
was to gather more info on the open lunch and that they are fine with putting a policy in place allowing
for early graduation on a case by case basis.
Golf: Mr. Sanders reported that there is no new information at this time. Peterson moved and McDaniel
seconded to approve adding Golf. 7-0, motion carried. Students interested will be responsible for their
equipment. The school will provide a polo for event days, 2 sleeves of balls, and pay tournament fees,
and mileage.
New Business
Red Cross Program: Barrett reported that the Red Cross has a program where they spend time in a
community installing free fire alarms to residents. They ask for student volunteers to help with the task.
MOU Pratt College: Mr. Sanders presented a MOU (memorandum of understanding) from the college
concerning the Automotive Program. He reported that applications were being accepted for a teacher.
Asbestos inspection: The final report was reviewed. The tiles in the cafeteria were discussed as needing
replaced. The opinion of the asbestos company was that layering over what is in place would not work.
Classified Salaries: Tabled
KASB Regional: Mr. Sanders gave members information about the meeting and offered to sign up
anyone who like to attend.
Treatment/Prevention of Lice: Board reviewed a handout.
Supplemental List: Tabled
Board Comments: Peterson questioned a rumor she had heard that AR was no longer counting toward
student’s English grades. Mr. Sanders stated that that is false, AR is being recognized the same.
Administration: Mr. Sanders reported that he has been holding weekly staff meetings on Friday’s at
7:30am, they have been discussing the crisis plan and drills. He purchased a mid-catastrophic insurance
plan to fill a gap in our current coverage between accidental and catastrophic, another district reported
not having a good experience with P1 group on their window repairs but recommended CMI out of
Wichita so he has contacted them, with SCTelcom no longer managing the IT he suggested it be done in-
house, the high school bathrooms are going to be worked on this weekend, Danton Hilton and Scotty
McCartney have agreed to help cover some of the games as administrators and will be compensated for
their work, and he would like to send a letter home to parents reminding them what appropriate
behavior for students at sporting events looks like. He said he has received reports of kids running
around in the parking lot and through the cars.
McDaniel moved and Traffas seconded to go into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss specific
employees, pursuant to the non elected personnel matter exception, to protect the privacy interests of
an identifiable individual with Mr. Sanders and the board. 7-0, motion carried.
Peterson moved and Goodman seconded to go into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss specific
employees, pursuant to the non elected personnel matter exception, to protect the privacy interests of
an identifiable individual with Mr. Sanders and the board. 7-0, motion carried.
Traffas moved and Peterson seconded to approve classified wages as recommended by Mr. Sanders.
7-0, motion carried.
Barrett moved and McDaniel seconded to add Golf at a supplemental pay of the state average. 7-0,
motion carried.
Traffas moved and McDaniel seconded to go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss
negotiations pursuant to the negotiations matter exception, to protect the district’s right to the
confidentially of its negotiation position and the public interest with Mr. Sanders and the board. 7-0,
motion carried.
McDaniel moved and Peterson seconded to adjourn. 7-0, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned,
Amie Loreg
Clerk of the Board of Education 511
