USD 254
April Board Minutes
BARBER COUNTY NORTH
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #254
MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104
Regular Meeting
April 10, 2006
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Barber County North Unified School District #254 was called to order in the Central Office at 7:30 p.m. on April 10, 2006. Board members present were David Wiley, Alan Goering, Bill Hrencher, Mark Crick and Gary Schnoebelen. Joe Hunter arrived at 7:35 p.m. and Allen Dick arrived at 7:40 p.m.
Others present at the meeting were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers, Mark Buck, Dennis Blake, Mike Hubka and David Fasgold.
David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to approve the agenda with the following additions:
MLHS Requests - 3. Surplus Old Scoreboard
4. Acceptance or Rejection of Old Scoreboard Offer
MLGS Requests - 2. Out of State Math/Science Camp Trip Request
3. Acceptance or Rejection of Fence Bid
Motion carried 5 yes.
Bill Hrencher moved and Mark Crick seconded to adopt the amended 2005/2006 budget as published. Motion carried 5 yes.
David Wiley moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the March 6, 2006 Board minutes. Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and David Wiley seconded to approve the payment of budget checks #71560 to #71718 and transfers from general to At Risk 4 yr. old, At Risk K-12 and vocational. Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve the March Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried 6 yes.
There were no comments from patrons.
In the Principal’s Reports, building reports were presented prior to the meeting for the Board to review. Mr. Hubka reported that the Forensics team won the CPL title for the 10th straight year and that the Weighted Grading Scale Committee will have a report for the Board at the May Board meeting. He also reported that Prom and After Prom activities went well. Mr. Buck reported that MLMS will finish State Assessments this week and that over $300,000.00 of grocery receipts were collected at MLMS. Mr. Blake reported that a K-5 Spring Concert will be held on May 4th. This will replace the kindergarten and 4th grade plays. He also reported that MLGS will finish State Assessments this week.
In the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Germes presented the SCKSEC March Board meeting minutes and gave a legislative update. She also presented a Governmental Relations Bulletin, utility usage reports and information regarding Community Education. As per a patron’s request, she asked the Board if they would consider selling the piece of land located west of the bus barn. The Board agreed not to sell it.
In Building Requests, MLHS requested approval to hire a part-time secretary for the Counselor. The Board agreed to table this issue until the May Board meeting.
David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to allow Mr. Hubka and Mr. Blake to attend the “Failure Is Not An Option” conference in St. Louis, MO later this month. Motion carried 7 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to declare the old scoreboard at MLHS as surplus. Motion carried 7 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Joe Hunter seconded to accept an offer of $50.00 from Rutan Construction for the old scoreboard at MLHS. Motion carried 7 yes.
David Wiley moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve a MLMS ACE trip to Oklahoma City, OK on April 28th and to provide transportation and drivers. Motion carried 7 yes.
Mr. Blake reported that an overwhelming majority of parents with students who will be attending summer school were in favor of changing summer school to July 24th – August 11th. He also presented and reviewed criteria that was developed for students to attend math/science camp. David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the presented criteria for students to attend math/science camp. Motion carried 7 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Allen Dick seconded to offer the following contracts:
Math/Science Camp – 28 hrs. @ $20.89/hr. Tina Buck
June 5th – June 16th Mike Keltner
Kim Newman
Motion carried 7 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to offer the following contracts:
K-8 Summer School – 80 hrs. @ $20.89/hr. Tina Andrews
July 24th – August 11th Patricia Cargill
Bonnie Dafforn
Jeff Fields
Tammy Lonker
Denise Pierce
Motion carried 7 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Allen Dick seconded to offer the following contract:
Computer Camp – 20.5 hrs. @ $20.89/hr. Tammy Lonker
July 24th – July 28th
Motion carried 7 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and David Wiley seconded to approve a Math/Science Camp trip to Leonardo’s in Enid, OK and to provide transportation and a driver. Motion carried 7 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve a bid in the amount of $15.00 from Dana McKinney for the rolled fencing at MLGS. Motion carried 7 yes.
David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to change the April payday from the 14th to the 13th because of the 14th falling on Good Friday and to allow paychecks to be issued early whenever a regular scheduled payday falls on a holiday, during spring break, etc. Motion carried 7 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and David Wiley seconded to renew the district’s membership with KASB for the 2006/2007 school year and pay the membership dues of $6509.00. Motion carried 7 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and David Wiley seconded to join the KASB Legal Assistance Fund for the 2006/2007 school year and pay the contract fee of $1100.00. Motion carried 7 yes.
David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the updated Non-Certified Pay Rates as presented and to have Mrs. Germes develop a longevity salary schedule for non-certified employees. Motion carried 7 yes.
Mrs. Germes reported that she had contacted KASB to find out if claims would be covered under our workers compensation coverage, if an employee is injured during Physical Capacity Profile testing, but had not received a reply. The Board agreed to table this issue until the May Board meeting.
Each of the principals presented a list of summer projects, with estimated costs, for their building. The Board reviewed each list and prioritized these projects.
The Board took a break from 8:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
There was no executive session held during this meeting.
Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to accept the following resignations:
Jay Edwards - MLHS English and Head Girls Track Coach
Darryl Honas - MLMS Activities Director
Sharon Holloway - .75 Librarian at MLGS & MLHS
Cheryl Swartz - MLHS Home-Ec and Jr. Class Sponsor
Motion carried 7 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Allen Dick seconded to offer the following contracts:
2005/2006 School Year -
Jeff Davenport - MLHS Assistant Girls Softball Coach
James Lindon - MLMS Assistant Custodian @ $10.50/hr.
2006/2007 School year -
Mark Newton - 5-12 Band Director and 9-12 Vocal Music Teacher
Motion carried 7 yes.
Allen Dick moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve the following transfers for the 2006/2007 school year:
Debra Larkin - 4th Grade to 1st Grade
Alisa Boyce - 4 yr. Old At Risk/MLGS Library Aide to Kindergarten
Motion carried 7 yes.
Bill Hrencher moved and Joe Hunter seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Motion carried 7 yes.
Clerk
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