December 2018
January 02, 2019
REGULAR MEETING – December 10, 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 Monday, December 10, 2018
and was called to order by President Lynda Newberry at 6:00pm. Members present included
Jolene Peterson, Tye McDaniel, Brett Traffas, Shirley Barrett, and Roger Goodman. Guests
present - Mike Campbell. Also present - 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.
Goodman moved and Peterson seconded to approve the amended agenda to change 9 a to
informational/action. 6-0, motion carried
Cindy Warren entered the meeting at 6:03 PM.
Traffas moved and McDaniel seconded to approve the consent agenda. 6-0, motion carried
Special Education - Goodman attended the Special Education meeting and reported that it went
well. Mr Sanders reported that Julie Waldschmidt will be starting January 3rd as a new halftime
Special Education teacher.
Curriculum - Mr Sanders reported on a professional development poverty training that was held
at the school November 19th and 20th. He also reported, a new schedule would be coming out
for the second semester. He encouraged members of the board to send anyone with questions
or concerns with the change to speak with him.
PDC tabled
Technology - Nothing at this time
Summer Recreation - It was reported the biddy ball practice has started and games will start in
January.
Transportation - it was reported that the Activity 3 is done being repaired. The Route 2 bus will
be going in for repairs next. Activity 5 bus had an equalizer installed. Mr Sanders reported he
had started advertising for activity and substitute drivers. He also reported that there were a
couple of teachers interested who may be taking the course.
Wellness Center - Mr Sanders reported they were waiting on a toilet to arrive for the women's
bathroom to complete repairs.
Personnel - Barrett moved and Goodman seconded to accept the resignations of Cindy Warren
as junior high teacher and various sponsorships at the conclusion of the school year and
Danton Hilton as junior high football and junior high track coaches for next year. 6-0, motion
carried.
Unfinished business
PDC Plan - Mr Sanders presented the board with an update on the PDC plan that will be sent to
the state. Item tabled to give members the chance to read it.
Superintendent Evaluation - Item tabled.
Board Goals - Mr Sanders presented and discussed with the board members a handout, Profile
of a High-Performing School Board. He also discussed a multi-year action plan including:
student achievement, educator effectiveness, culture & climate, fiscal responsibility, facilities
and plant operations, and communications.
Cooperative Football - Item tabled.
New business
Vocational Roof/EMC Insurance - EMC thought the bid for roof repairs from Wray Roofing was
high. Mr Sanders discussed possibilities; seek bids from other roofing companies, discuss the
bid with Wray Roofing to see if there is any way they could come down, or go ahead and use
Wray Roofing based on the current bid. The board advised discussing the bid with Wray
Roofing first.
Legal Max Letter - Mr Sanders presented the Legal Max Letter from the state and discussed the
columns with the board members. He also talked about how the pathways progression will
increase funding.
January Board Meeting - Peterson moved and McDaniel seconded to move the January board
meeting from January 14th to January 16th due to a junior high basketball game. 6-0, motion
carried.
Items by Board Members
McDaniel reported on hearing complaints about the school lunch program. Mr Sanders stated
that he had a discussion with food service about some of the concerns. Members of the board
stressed that they understood some of the issues they had been hearing from community
members are state mandates and the schools hands are tied. Those present in the meeting who
are at the school during lunch time and see the students eating or eat themselves spoke about
the options that are available. Daily, students have choice of hot lunch, two kinds of
sandwiches, or a salad as their main course. Along with this they can purchase an additional
hot lunch (this option is not every day but available most days) for one dollar or a second entree
for one dollar and have a fruit and vegetable bar available to them every day. After discussion it
was determined maybe some of the students don't take advantage of these additional options
because they are required to have a dollar bill to give in the lunchroom when purchasing the
additional item. It was asked to see if the lunch point-of-sale system could have a setup where
the additional amount could be taken directly from their lunch accounts.
Goodman mentioned the lunch program as well and painting the doorway at the wellness
center.
Administrative reports
Mr Sanders reported on the calendar committee, a couple of teachers have stepped up with
interest and he spoke about the replacement of heaters in the shop building. Mr Sanders
presented the board with some information on Gabbart Technology, a website hosting
company. He spoke about a mobile app and e-notes as well as a general website that they host.
After discussion said he would look into some other options as well. Mr Sanders reported that
several door handles and locks on classrooms would have to be replaced due to not working
properly. Peterson said she could look into some other options through Bulldog Supply. Mr
Sanders asked the thoughts on remodeling the library, opening it up more and using it for
various other reasons. The board saw no issue with this. He presented the board with an open
lunch form for parents and students to sign allowing seniors to have open lunch during second
semester.
Goodman moved and Peterson seconded to go into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss
a specific individual pursuant to the non elected personnel matter exception, to protect the
privacy interests of an identifiable individual with Mr. Sanders and the board. 6-0, motion
carried. Peterson moved and Traffas seconded to extend executive session for 10 minutes. 6-0,
motion carried.
Goodman moved and McDaniel seconded to go into executive session for 5 minutes to discuss
a specific individual pursuant to the non elected personnel matter exception, to protect the
privacy interests of an identifiable individual with Mr. Sanders and the board. 6-0, motion
carried.
Peterson moved and McDaniel seconded to adjourn. 6-0, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned,
Amie Loreg
Clerk of the Board of Education 511
