USD 254
June Board Minutes
BARBER COUNTY NORTH
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #254
MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104
Regular Meeting
June 12, 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 June 12, 2006. Board members present were David Wiley, Gary Schnoebelen, Bill Hrencher, Mark Crick and Alan Goering. Allen Dick and Joe Hunter were absent from this meeting.
Others present at the meeting were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers, Mark Buck, Dennis Blake, Mike Hubka, Mike Keys, Jill McGuire, Rod Frederick, Tammy Lonker, Teresa Poindexter, Mike Hayes, Kristy Tomson, Tina Andrews, Max Ferguson, Darryl Honas, David Fasgold, Deana Horn, Debra Larkin and Ted Hauser.
David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to approve the agenda with the following additions:
Add Item #7.5 - School Security Presentation
Add Item #8.5 - City Request for Pool Busing
Add Item #11 a. 9. - Mr. Wolgast - 37” Belt Sander
Add Item #11 a. 10. - Mr. Stull - Piranha P. Ironworker
Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve the May 8, 2006 Board minutes. Motion carried 5 yes.
David Wiley moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the payment of budget checks #71872 to #72016 and transfers from general to At Risk 4 yr. old, At Risk K-12 and vocational. Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the May Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried 5 yes.
There were no comments from patrons.
Mike Keys, with Dynamic Control Systems, was at the meeting to present and review a proposal on Automated Logic controls for MLGS. David Wiley moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the following:
Scope of work, as presented - $11400.00
Replace the 4 pneumatic steam valves w/electronic - $480.00
Replace pneumatic convectors controls (510.00x2) - $1020.00
Interface with McQuay Gym unit controls - $1850.00
Add controls to boiler - $2100.00
TOTAL: $16850.00
Motion carried 5 yes.
Mike Hayes, with Apex Technology Solutions, presented and reviewed a proposal on a video surveillance system for the district. The Board agreed to table this issue until the July Board meeting.
Jill McGuire, representing The Peoples Bank, gave an overview of their banking services and asked the Board to consider moving the district’s general fund checking account to The Peoples Bank.
Bill Hrencher moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve an agreement with the City of Medicine Lodge regarding the use of a district school bus to provide transportation to the Hardtner swimming pool. Motion carried 5 yes.
In the Principal’s Reports, building reports had been presented prior to the meeting for the Board to review. Mr. Hubka added that over 800 Biking Across Kansas participants had arrived at MLHS for an overnight stop. Mr. Buck and Mr. Blake reported that summer projects were going well in their buildings. Mr. Blake also reported on Math/Science camp.
In the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Germes presented a technology survey to each of the Board members for them to complete. She presented the SCKSEC May Board minutes, utility usage reports, a letter from Kansas Citizens for Science, information from KASB on School finance, management, improvement and governance issues and a schedule of the 2006 series of candidate briefings entitled “What Candidates and Voters Need to Know About Public Education”. She also presented a copy of a letter she had received from PBC Architects regarding tornado refuge areas in each of the schools.
In Building Requests, Gary Schnoebelen moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve Diana Moore’s request to use a personal day during the last two weeks of school, without substitute cost deduction. Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve a request to purchase the presented list of weight room equipment from Bodies Elite Gym & Fitness. The equipment will cost $8017.00 and will be purchased with Capital Outlay funds. Motion carried 5 yes.
Mark Crick moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to hire Kirk VanDegrift for the summer weights and conditioning camp at a rate of $10.00/hr., not to exceed 50 hrs. He shall be under the supervision of a coach. Motion carried 5 yes.
The MLHS track re-surfacing request was tabled until more information can be obtained.
Mr. Hubka reported that he is still waiting on a bid from Sturgeon Glass & Mirror Inc. on the replacement of the front entrance doors at MLHS. Pratt Glass has already submitted a bid in the amount of $17706.87. Bill Hrencher moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to approve this project and accept the lowest bid. Motion carried with 4 yes votes and 1 no vote (David Wiley).
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to accept a proposal from Lowell Dohrmann for the reconstruction of the press box at MLHS, providing it can be completed before the start of football season. The cost of this project shall not exceed $18000.00. Motion failed with 3 yes votes (Alan Goering, Bill Hrencher and Gary Schnoebelen) and 2 no votes (Mark Crick and David Wiley).
The Board took a break from 9:10 p.m. to 9:25 p.m.
A request was presented to consolidate the track coaches at MLHS and MLMS. Gary Schnoebelen moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to adopt the concept of 2 Head Track Coaches and up to 4 Assistant Track Coaches for MLHS and MLMS. Salaries will be determined pursuant to the negotiated agreement and an evaluation will be done after the first year. Motion carried 5 yes.
Mrs. Germes presented information she had received from Global Technologies regarding video surveillence systems at the schools. The Board agreed to table this issue until the July Board meeting.
Bill Hrencher moved and Mark Crick seconded to have Mr. Wolgast and Mr. Stull present information on their requests to the Board and to table these requests until that time. Motion carried 5 yes.
Tammy Lonker was at the meeting and gave a presentation on the CompassLearning computer program. Gary Schnoebelen moved and David Wiley seconded to approve the CompassLearning curriculum computer program for MLMS and MLGS. The program will cost $59793.00. Motion carried 5 yes.
David Wiley moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve a request from MLMS to purchase eMac computers and AirPort Extreme Base Stations from Apple. These items will cost $11779.00. Motion carried 5 yes.
Mr. Buck reported that Rutan Construction estimated that it would cost approximately $11000.00 to prepare the cafeteria floor for tile at MLMS. The Board agreed to table this issue until a later time.
David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to approve a request from the Sterling High School cross country team to use the MLMS gym and locker room June 26th – June 28th and to waive the building usage fees. They will be required to provide proof of insurance. Motion carried 5 yes.
The Board approved the CompassLearning computer program for MLGS earlier in the meeting.
David Wiley moved and Mark Crick seconded to renew the Personal Safety Awareness Program contract with Horizons Mental Health Center for FY2007. Motion carried with 4 yes votes. Gary Schnoebelen abstained from voting.
David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to approve a bid from Rutan Construction to install a suspended ceiling in the basement of MLGS, providing it can be completed before school starts. The ceiling will be installed in five classrooms and hallway and will cost $12370.00. Motion carried 5 yes.
Mrs. Germes reported that she and Mr. Blake had arrived at a solution that would allow MLGS students to have P. E. on a daily basis. They recommended that the afternoon At Risk 4 yr. Old teacher also teach the Stairsteppers class in the morning and that Tammy Lonker do technology in the morning and teach P. E. in the afternoon. The Board decided that this was an agreeable solution.
Bill Hrencher moved and Mark Crick seconded to change the district’s grading scale to 90% - 100% = A. Motion carried 5 yes. The Board also requested that a committee be formed to establish guidelines for the Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
Mr. Hubka and Mr. Blake presented and reviewed recommended revisions to their buildings’ student/parent handbooks. Mr. Buck had no changes for MLMS. David Wiley moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the presented and discussed revisions to the 2006/2007 student/parent handbooks. Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve the PDC Teacher Plans and Points for the 2005/2006 school year. Motion carried 5 yes.
Mark Crick moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to amend Adult Staff lunch prices to $2.50 and to increase Adult Visitor lunch prices to $3.00 beginning with the 2006/2007 school year. All other lunch prices will remain the same. Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and David Wiley seconded to approve the student fees for the 2006/2007 school year, as presented and discussed. Motion carried 5 yes.
Mrs. Germes reported that it would cost approximately $25000.00 to give current non-certified employees a .25/hr. salary increase for every five years of employment. The Board agreed to table this issue until a later time.
David Wiley moved and Mark Crick seconded to obtain bids on a new bus for the district. Motion carried 5 yes. The Board also requested that an overall picture of the district’s buses be presented at a later time.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve Redrock Protection, LLC for the district’s fire extinguisher, termite inspection and pest control services. Motion carried 5 yes.
David Wiley moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the KASB Workers Compensation Fund, Inc. Member Participation Agreement for July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007. Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve EMC Insurance Co. as the district’s insurance carrier for the 2006/2007 school year. Eck Agency Inc. will continue as our agent. Motion carried 5 yes.
David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to be a 2006/2007 member of Schools for Quality Education Inc. and pay the membership fee of $300.00. Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the presented Out-of-District Attendance and Transportation requests. Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to go into executive session at 10:35 p.m. for 10 minutes for the discussion of personnel matters relating to non-elected personnel. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual. Motion carried 5 yes. In addition to the Board were Suzanne Germes, Mike Hubka, Mark Buck and Dennis Blake. David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to extend the executive session for 5 minutes. Motion carried 5 yes. In addition to the Board were Suzanne Germes, Mike Hubka, Mark Buck and Dennis Blake. The Board returned to the open meeting at 10:50 p.m.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Mark Crick seconded to accept the following resignations:
Josh Axline - MLHS World History/P.E.
Guy Hauck - MLMS Head Boys Basketball and Head Boys Track
Shaleen Miller - K-8 Vocal Music
Motion carried 5 yes.
David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to offer the following contracts for the 2006/2007 school year:
Support Personnel, as presented
MLHS and MLMS Supplementals, as presented
Ron Porter – 5-12 Band Director and 9-12 Vocal Music
Wanda Hartman – MLGS/MLHS Librarian
Brenda Beecher – MLHS Math/Science
Gloria Morford – K-8 Vocal Music
Heather Cline – K-Stairsteppers and 4 yr. Old At Risk
Marilyn Traffas – MLHS Secretary
Lilly Walker – MLMS At Risk Aide/Library Aide
Motion carried 5 yes.
The end of the year special meeting will be on June 30, 2006 at 7:00 a.m. in the Central Office.
Bill Hrencher moved and David Wiley seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:53 p.m. Motion carried 5 yes.
Clerk
President
BARBER COUNTY NORTH
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #254
MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104
Special Meeting
June 30, 2006
The special meeting of the Board of Education of Barber County North Unified School District #254 was called to order in the Central Office at 7:12 a.m. on June 30, 2006. Board members present were Bill Hrencher, Joe Hunter, Mark Crick, Gary Schnoebelen and Alan Goering. Allen Dick and David Wiley were absent from this meeting.
Others present at the meeting were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers and David Fasgold.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried 5 yes.
Gary Schnoebelen moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the payment of budget checks #72017 to #72099. Motion carried 5 yes.
In the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Germes stated that the district had a very good year and that summer projects are going well. William Security was here yesterday and will submit an estimate on a video surveillance system for the district. She also reported that MLHS is looking for another company to overlay the track.
Joe Hunter moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve the following transfers:
General to At Risk 4 yr. Old $ 5,709.96
General to At-Risk K-12 $ 52,969.07
General to Capital Outlay $ 46,000.00
General to Contingency Reserve $ 90,000.00
Supplemental General to Driver Training $ 10,000.00
Supplemental General to Food Service $ 92,000.00
Supplemental General to Professional Development $ 20,000.00
Supplemental General to Vocational $ 30,000.00
and the balance of the General and Supplemental General budget authority to Special Education –
General to Special Education Approximately $ 58,638.15
Supplemental General to Special Education Approximately $141,566.09
Motion carried 5 yes.
There was no executive session held during this meeting.
Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to offer the following contracts for the 2006/2007 school year:
Melinda Lake - MLHS FACS
Ruth Shelite - MLGS Library Aide & Lunch/Playground Assistant
Janet Schield - MLGS Technology Para
Motion carried 5 yes.
Bill Hrencher moved and Mark Crick seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 a.m. Motion carried 5 yes.
Clerk
President