BARBER COUNTY NORTH
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #254
MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104
Regular Meeting
October 8, 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 October 8, 2007. Board members present were Bud Moore, Joe Hunter, Bill Hrencher, Alan Goering, Mark Crick, Mike Rogers and Allen Dick.
Others present at the meeting were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers, Mark Buck, Dennis Blake, Mike Hubka, Ron Porter, Helenea Porter, Jacque Traffas, Doris Sorg, Meagan Etheridge, Dewayne Wolgast, Gordon Myers, Michael Stull, Gimmie Jo Rose, Ali Rogers and Ben Rose.
Bill Hrencher moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried 7 yes.
Mark Crick moved and Bud Moore seconded to approve the September 10, 2007 Board minutes. Motion carried 7 yes.
Bud Moore moved and Allen Dick seconded to approve the payment of budget checks #74313 to #74472 and transfers from General to At Risk 4 yr. old and Vocational and a transfer from Supplemental General to At Risk K-12. Motion carried 7 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Bud Moore seconded to approve the September Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried 7 yes.
In Comments from Patrons, Alan Goering welcomed Meagan Etheridge who was at the meeting to fulfill a requirement of one of her college classes.
In the Principal’s Reports, each principal reported on enrollment, academics and activities at their school. The principals were happy to report that the 11th grade, 8th grade, 7th grade and 3rd grade all made the Standard of Excellence in reading. MLMS and MLGS each received the Standard of Excellence as a building. Mr. Blake added that Elene Hubka will be honored at a luncheon at Emporia State University on November 8th for her outstanding leadership in coordinating the local “Jump Rope for Heart”.
In the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Germes presented the SCKSEC September Board meeting minutes, a Level of Determination letter from KSDE and utility usage reports. Bud Moore reported on the KASB Regional meeting and Mrs. Germes reminded the Board that the BOE planning session is scheduled for November 5th. She will e-mail an update on the MLGS gymnasium floor as soon as she receives the report from Terracon. She also presented information on State Assessments and reviewed the KSDE 2006/2007 Report Card.
Gordon Myers was at the meeting to answer questions regarding the condition of activity bus #12. Mr. Myers reported that the bus has had a couple of mechanical problems recently but he believes the bus is good for at least another 50,000 miles. Also presented to the Board was information on a bus that Douglass had purchased, information from American Bus Sales, LLC and information, that Mr. Buck had obtained, on passenger coach buses. The Board was also presented an option to paint bus #12 purple with our logo on it to update the appearance. The Board took no action.
In Building Requests, Mr. Porter was at the meeting to inform the Board that the MLHS marching band has been accepted to participate in the 2007/2008 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Music Festival and requested that the Board approve this out-of-state trip to Dallas, Texas. They will leave on December 29, 2007 and return on January 1, 2008. After a lengthy presentation from Mr. Porter, Bud Moore moved and Mike Rogers seconded to approve the out-of-state trip; provide district transportation – the band will pay for any transportation costs above and beyond the cost of using district transportation; provide funds to meet payment deadlines, if the band has not raised enough money – the band will reimburse the district for these funds; allow students to opt out without being penalized; and give Mr. Hubka the authority to approve any fundraisers needed to raise money for the trip. Motion carried 7 yes.
Mr. Stull requested approval for 13 FFA members and 2 sponsors to attend the Denver Stock Show, January 16th – 19th, 2008. Joe Hunter moved and Bud Moore seconded to approve the out-of-state travel request and to provide transportation. FFA will pay all other expenses. Motion carried 7 yes.
Mr. Hubka did not have a work study recommendation for MLHS at this time.
Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to table the field maintenance request, from Mr. Wolgast, to purchase an aerator. The Board requested that he check with other schools to find out what equipment they are using and check on the cost of renting the machine. Motion carried 7 yes.
Mike Rogers moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to adopt the presented breathalyzer policy, with discussed changes. Motion carried 7 yes.
Bill Hrencher moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve the payment of postage for Project Prom. Motion carried 7 yes.
The Board took a break from 9:35 p.m. to 9:47 p.m.
At this time, Alan Goering presented Board member Mark Crick a certificate of recognition from KASB for the points he has earned for participating in seminars, workshops and other activities.
Joe Hunter moved and Bud Moore seconded to approve a request for the Barber County Commissioners to use a school bus and driver on November 6, 2007, February 19, 2008, March 29, 2008 and March 30, 2008 for YES activities. Motion carried 7 yes.
Mike Rogers moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve a request from MLMS to permanently change parent/teacher conferences from one full day to four hours in the evening and four hours the next morning. Motion carried 7 yes.
Bud Moore moved and Mike Rogers seconded to approve an out-of-state 4th grade field trip to Alabaster Caverns in Oklahoma on October 23, 2007. Motion carried 7 yes.
Bud Moore moved and Mike Rogers seconded to approve the hiring of a paraprofessional for the 4 yr. Old At Risk program. This person will work 4 hrs. a day-4 days a week. Motion carried 7 yes.
Mark Crick moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to allow Ursula Angle to use district facilities to prepare meals for the play at the Heritage Center, waive the building usage fees and, as per her request, not compensate her for her time. Motion carried 7 yes.
Mrs. Germes presented a report from the Barber County Attorney indicating that Christa VanDegrift has been charged with 5 counts of felony forgery. Alan Goering added that Monte Shelite informed him that the NBCRC requests that no charges be reduced and that full restitution be sought. Board members agreed that this was a reasonable request.
Mike Rogers moved and Allen Dick seconded to approve the site council memberships and goals for the 2007/2008 school year as presented. Motion carried 7 yes.
There were no requests for free textbooks presented at this meeting.
Joe Hunter moved and Allen Dick seconded to go into executive session at 10:00 p.m. for 10 minutes for the discussion of matters relating to non-elected personnel and matters relating to actions adversely or favorably affecting a person as a student. The executive session is required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual and to protect the privacy rights of a student who is identifiable. Motion carried 7 yes. In addition to the Board were Suzanne Germes, Mike Hubka, Mark Buck and Dennis Blake. Bill Hrencher moved and Mike Rogers seconded to extend the executive session for 5 minutes. Motion carried 7 yes. In addition to the Board were Suzanne Germes, Mike Hubka, Mark Buck and Dennis Blake. Motion carried 7 yes. The Board returned to the open meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Mark Crick moved and Bud Moore seconded to accept a resignation from Pam Blackwell as MLGS Housekeeper. Motion carried 7 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Bud Moore seconded to offer the following contracts:
Laura Nittler - MLMS Head Girls Basketball
Cheri Dohrmann - MLMS Assistant Girls Basketball
Motion carried 7 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Allen Dick seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 p.m. Motion carried 7 yes.
Clerk
President
BARBER COUNTY NORTH
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #254
MEDICINE LODGE, KS 67104
Special Meeting
October 23, 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 7:45 a.m. Board members present in person were Alan Goering and Mike Rogers. Joe Hunter and Bud Moore were present by phone. Mark Crick, Allen Dick and Bill Hrencher were absent from this meeting.
Others present at the meeting were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers and Josh Rogers.
Mike Rogers moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried 4 yes.
Bud Moore moved and Mike Rogers seconded to approve a request to take MLHS students to an ACT workshop in Alva, OK on October 24th. This workshop will help prepare the students for upcoming ACT tests. Motion carried 4 yes.
Joe Hunter moved and Mike Rogers seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 a.m. Motion carried 4 yes.
Clerk
President