BARBER COUNTY NORTH
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #254
MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104
Regular Meeting
February 12, 2007
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 February 12, 2007. Board members present were David Wiley, Joe Hunter, Bill Hrencher, Mark Crick and Alan Goering. Allen Dick arrived at 7:40 p.m.
Others present at the meeting were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers, Dennis Blake, Mark Buck, Mike Hubka, Buddy Mason, Tammy Lonker, Doris Sorg, Charles Dirks, Alisa Boyce, Liz Forsyth, Deana Horn, Camille Colle and Cathy Colborn.
Joe Hunter moved and David Wiley seconded to approve the agenda with the following additions:
Item #13. a. – Buses for Wildflower Tour
Item #13. b. – Requests for Free Textbooks
Motion carried 5 yes.
David Wiley moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the January 8, 2007 Board minutes. Motion carried 5 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve the payment of budget checks #73134 to #73277 and transfers from General to At Risk 4 yr. Old, Special Education and Vocational and a transfer from Supplemental General to At Risk K-12. Motion carried 5 yes.
David Wiley moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve the January Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried 5 yes.
There were no comments from patrons.
Buddy Mason, with American Digital Security, gave a presentation on video surveillance systems for the schools. Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve American Digital Security’s bid of $62,766.36 to install video surveillance systems at MLHS, MLMS and MLGS. Motion carried 6 yes.
The Board took a break from 8:14 p.m. to 8:25 p.m.
In the Principal’s Reports, building reports were presented prior to the meeting for the Board to review. Mr. Buck added that MLMS had an excellent turnout for parent/conferences in October and would like to have them on March 23rd (same day that MLGS is having them). Mr. Hubka reported on changes to the VE-2 programs.
In the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Germes presented several items for the Board to review. These included the SCKSEC January Board minutes, utility usage reports, thank you notes and information received from Dennis McKinney. She also presented E-Rate discount funding requests for 2007/2008. She gave an update on Board goals and handed out, for review, Board policies AG, AG-R and BA through BCBI-R. Mark Crick moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the presented E-Rate discount funding requests. Motion carried 6 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and David Wiley seconded to approve the payment of $300.00 for pizza to be given to the kids at After Prom activities. Motion carried 6 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and David Wiley seconded to have Rutan Construction Inc. replace the MLMS exterior library door at a cost of $2,246.00. Motion carried 6 yes.
Alisa Boyce and Liz Forsyth were at the meeting and gave a presentation on All-day Kindergarten.
David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve a 35 minute late start on Wednesdays, for one year, and to approve the 2007/2008 school calendar that is selected by the majority of the staff. Motion carried 6 yes.
A bid for the security cameras was approved earlier in the meeting.
David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to join with Alfalfa Electric and offer “CoopCast”, beginning next school year. This will be tried for one year and will be reviewed next Spring. Motion carried 6 yes.
The Board agreed to form a committee consisting of the administrators, 2 staff members from each building, site council members and representatives of other local entities and organizations. A special meeting will be held on February 28, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office to meet with this committee and discuss budget plans for the 2007/2008 school year.
Joe Hunter moved and David Wiley seconded to name Alan Goering and Mark Crick as negotiators for the 2007/2008 school year. Motion carried 6 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Mark Crick seconded to change the March 12th Board meeting to March 5th because of the 12th falling during Spring Break. Motion carried 6 yes.
David Wiley moved and Allen Dick seconded to declare Bus #23 as surplus and accept bids, allow the use of buses and drivers for the annual Wildflower tour and approve the presented free textbook requests. Motion carried 6 yes.
The Board took a break from 9:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.
Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to go into executive session at 9:40 p.m. for 15 minutes for the discussion of personnel matters relating to non-elected personnel and matters relating to employer/employee negotiations. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual and to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest. Motion carried 6 yes. David Wiley moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to extend the executive session for 10 minutes. Motion carried 6 yes. The Board returned to the open meeting at 10:05 p.m.
There were no resignations.
David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to extend the Superintendent’s contract for one year. This will be for the 2008/2009 school year and her salary will be determined later. Motion carried 6 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Allen Dick seconded to offer the following contracts:
Bud Moore - MLHS Assistant Boys Golf Coach
Max Ferguson - Head Boys Track Coach
Cathy Axline - Head Girls Track Coach
Charles Dirks - Assistant Track Coach
Tina Buck - Assistant Track Coach
Brenda Beecher - Assistant Track Coach
Bob Christensen - Assistant Track Coach
to pay Max Ferguson and Charles Dirks $10.00/hr. to supervise the weight room, when not under contract;
and to advertise for a MLHS Assistant Girls Softball Coach.
Motion carried 6 yes.
David Wiley moved and Mark Crick seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. Motion carried 6 yes.
Clerk
President
BARBER COUNTY NORTH
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #254
MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104
Special Meeting
February 28, 2007
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 7:05 p.m. on February 28, 2007. Board members present were David Wiley, Bill Hrencher, Mark Crick and Joe Hunter. Allen Dick arrived at 7:30 p.m. Alan Goering was absent from this meeting. Vice-President David Wiley was acting President.
Others present at the meeting were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers, Mark Buck, Dennis Blake, Mike Hubka, John Kirkbride, Elaine Trantham, Dana Landwehr, Debra Larkin, Carol Ward, Shirlene Shinliver, Mary Hellman, Jacque Traffas, Tina Andrews, Doris Sorg and Ted Hauser.
Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried 4 yes.
At this time, Mrs. Germes presented and reviewed information regarding the district’s funding over the last several years. She reported that the district’s FTE enrollment is estimated to be down 38.7 pupils, which would lower the district’s budget. Committee members were asked for their comments and suggestions on ways to cut expenses. It was requested that the administrators find ways to cut expenses and present their findings at the next special meeting that will be held on March 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office.
Mark Crick moved and Allen Dick seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion carried 5 yes.
Clerk
President