BARBER COUNTY NORTH
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #254
MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104
Regular Meeting
March 5, 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 March 5, 2007. Board members present were David Wiley, Joe Hunter, Bill Hrencher, Alan Goering and Allen Dick. Mark Crick arrived at 8:35 p.m.
Others present at the meeting were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers, Mark Buck, Dennis Blake, Mike Hubka and Doris Sorg.
David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the agenda with the following additions:
Item #9. a. 3. – Driver’s Ed Request
Item #9. a. 4. – Work Study Program
Item #9. a. 5. – Baseball/Softball Fields
Item #9. b. 2. – Bus for YES Activities
Motion carried 5 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and David Wiley seconded to approve the Feburary 12, 2007 and February 28, 2007 Board minutes. Motion carried 5 yes.
Bill Hrencher moved and Allen Dick seconded to approve the payment of budget checks #73278 to #73390 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 Joe Hunter seconded to approve the February Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried 5 yes.
There were no comments from patrons.
In the Principal’s Reports, each principal reviewed their building report updating the Board on enrollment, academics and activities at their school. The Board agreed to have letters sent to each of the student activity teams, upon completion of their season, expressing the Board’s pride in the accomplishments the team had made during their season.
In the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Germes presented information from Dale Dennis regarding school finance, the SCKSEC February Board meeting minutes and utility usage reports. Joe Hunter reported on the February SCKSEC Board meeting. Mrs. Germes reported that the Chamber Recognition Luncheon will be held on March 20th at the Heritage Center and that the FFA has been nominated for the Outstanding Community Service Organization. She also reported that the district had received a $2000.00 School Health Grant and presented information on the 2007/2008 Leadership of Tomorrow class. She reminded the Board of the upcoming KASB Region 8 meeting on April 24th; Planning Committee meeting on March 20th; and a meeting on March 13th regarding the closing of the local Farm Service Agency office.
In Building Requests, Joe Hunter moved and Allen Dick seconded to approve a request to purchase the presented list of weight room equipment for MLHS. The equipment will cost $3829.85 and will be purchased from Bodies Elite Gym & Fitness. Motion carried 5 yes.
Bill Hrencher moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve an out-of-state M-Club trip to Oklahoma City, subject to the availability of transportation. Motion carried 5 yes.
A request was presented asking the Board to allow Mr. Wolgast to take his driver’s ed students into Oklahoma. Joe Hunter moved and David Wiley seconded to table this until more information is obtained regarding Oklahoma’s legal driving requirements and to not allow any out-of-state travel. Motion carried 5 yes.
Mr. Hubka asked the Board to considered implementing a Work Study Program at MLHS. The Board requested that Mr. Hubka obtain more information and present it at the April Board meeting.
Mrs. Germes asked the Board members for input on whose responsibility it was to prepare the baseball and softball fields before a game. It was the consensus of the Board that the school is responsible for school activities and the recreation commission is responsible for recreation commission activities.
Joe Hunter moved and David Wiley seconded to approve the after school MASH Program at MLMS, beginning on March 19th, and pay the staff member $10.00/hr. A report on this program will be presented at the April Board meeting. Motion carried 5 yes.
A request from the Barber County Commissioners was presented for the use of a bus to transport the YES group to Elmdale, Kansas for a leadership retreat. This is an overnight trip and will take place March 31st – April 1st. David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to provide a bus and bus driver for the YES trip (not to include meals and overnight expenses for the bus driver). Motion carried 5 yes. Because of the various transportation requests slated for the same weekend, the Board requested that Mrs. Germes contact Kiowa and see if it would be possible for them to provide transportation for our YES group and, if not, the YES transportation request would take precedence over the M-Club transportation request.
MLGS had no requests at this meeting.
David Wiley moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve a request from Susan Raleigh to use a personal day during the last two weeks of school. Motion carried 5 yes.
David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the presented “Destruction of Property” student handbook policy, with discussed changes. Motion carried 5 yes. The Board requested that the administrators present policies, if any, and procedures used when dealing with the use of profanity.
The Board took a break from 8:33 p.m. to 8:43 p.m.
Mrs. Germes presented proposals from American Digital Security for the installation of door security entry systems. These would be installed at the schools and central office and would be used during a lockdown. The Board agreed to table this issue.
David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the following for this summer:
K-8 Reading and Math - 6 Positions - 80 hours @ $21.73/hr.
Math/Science Camp - 3 Positions - 28 hours @ $21.73/hr.
Computer Camp - 1 Position - 20.5 hours @ $21.73/hr.
Motion carried 6 yes.
A resolution to increase the district’s Capital Outlay annual tax levy authority to 8 mills was presented. After much discussion, the Board agreed to table this issue until the April Board meeting.
David Wiley moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to accept a bid of $4253.05 from Midwest Bus Sales Inc. for the purchase of Bus #23. Motion carried 6 yes.
Mark Crick moved and Allen Dick seconded to go into executive session at 9:05 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 6 yes. In addition to the Board were Suzanne Germes, Mike Hubka, Mark Buck and Dennis Blake. Joe Hunter moved and David Wiley moved to extend the executive session for 10 minutes. Motion carried 6 yes. In addition to the Board was Suzanne Germes. David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to extend the executive session for 15 minutes. Motion carried 6 yes. In addition to the Board was Suzanne Germes. The Board returned to the open meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to accept a resignation from Donnya Swayden as MLMS 7th & 8th Grade Study Hall Para. Motion carried 6 yes.
Mark Crick moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to offer the following contracts for the 2007/2008 school year:
Mike Hubka - MLHS Principal
Mark Buck - MLMS Principal
Dennis Blake - MLGS Principal
Salaries will be determined later. Motion carried 6 yes.
David Wiley moved and Allen Dick seconded to offer a contract to Kialee Bender as MLHS Assistant Softball Coach. Motion carried 6 yes.
David Wiley moved and Mark Crick seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m. Motion carried 6 yes.
Clerk
President
BARBER COUNTY NORTH
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #254
MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104
Special Meeting
March 20, 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 7:02 p.m. on March 20, 2007. Board members present were David Wiley, Mark Crick, Bill Hrencher and Alan Goering. Allen Dick arrived at 8:03 p.m. Joe Hunter was absent from this meeting.
Others present at the meeting were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers, Mark Buck, Mike Hubka, Dennis Blake, John Kirkbride, John Harding, Robert Angle, John Colborn, LeAnn Colborn, Dana Landwehr, Jacque Traffas, Tina Andrews, Debra Larkin, Shirlene Shinliver, Mary Hellman, Mike Rogers, Elaine Trantham, Rob Stickney, Doris Sorg, DeLia Garten, Ted Hauser and Steve Garten.
David Wiley moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried 4 yes.
Mrs. Germes presented comments received on the hiring survey that had been submitted to the certified staff, site council members and community committee members. After reviewing, she then asked everyone present to prioritize the comments.
City Councilman, John Harding, spoke regarding projects that are underway to enhance the City’s economic growth. He also commented on future projects that will also have an impact.
Mrs. Germes presented options that the administrator’s had come up with to increase funding and cut expenses for the 2007/2008 school year. After reviewing and discussing the options, everyone present was asked to prioritize them.
President Alan Goering thanked everyone for their input and participation.
David Wiley moved and Mark Crick seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Motion carried 5 yes.
Clerk
President