BARBER COUNTY NORTH

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #254

MEDICINE LODGE, KS  67104

Regular Meeting

September 11, 2006

 

                The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Barber County North Unified School District #254 was called to order in the MLHS Weight Room at 6:30 p.m. on September 11, 2006.  Board members present were Bill Hrencher, David Wiley, Alan Goering and Allen Dick. 

 

                Also present were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers, Mike Hubka and Mark Buck.

 

                Bill Hrencher moved and Allen Dick seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. for the purpose of touring the schools.  Motion carried 4 yes.

 

                The meeting reconvened in the Central Office at 7:30 p.m.  All Board members were present at this time.

 

                Also present at the meeting were Suzanne Germes, Terri Myers, Mike Hubka, Mark Buck, Dennis Blake, Aaron Anthes, Melinda Lake, Brenda Beecher, Janet Schield, Wanda Hartman, Jacque Traffas, Kim Newman, Cathy Colborn, DeWayne Wolgast, Ursula Angle and Lowell Dohrmann. 

 

                Gary Schnoebelen moved and David Wiley seconded to approve the agenda with the following additions:

 

                Item #10 a. 4. – Woodworking Shop Door

                Item #10 c. 2. – Out-of-State Field Trip

Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the August 14, 2006 and the September 1, 2006 Board minutes.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                Gary Schnoebelen moved and Allen Dick seconded to approve the payment of budget checks #72359 to #72534 and a transfer from General to At Risk K-12.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to approve the August Treasurer’s Report.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                New staff members Janet Schield, Wanda Hartman, Brenda Beecher and Melinda Lake were introduced by the principals and welcomed to the district by the Board.

 

                There were no comments from patrons.

 

                Aaron Anthes, with Global Technologies, gave a presentation and presented a proposal on a video surveillance system for the district. 

 

                In the Principal’s Reports, each of the principals reviewed their building report covering enrollment, academics and activities at their schools.  Mr. Hubka added that Cheri Dohrmann had been nominated for Kansas Teacher of the Year.

 

                In the Superintendent’s Report, Mrs. Germes presented the SCKSEC August Board minutes and utility usage reports.  She reported that the Fire Marshall had been in the district to do the annual inspection.  She also reported that she had attended the Kansas Teacher of the Year luncheon in Salina. 

 

                The MLHS CompassLearning/Computers request was presented later in the meeting.

 

Gary Schnoebelen moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the payment of postage for Project Prom.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve a bid in the amount of $10,000.00 from Gerstner Construction to construct a cement slab and retaining wall at the MLHS football field.  This area will accommodate people with disabilities.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                Joe Hunter moved and Mark Crick seconded to approve a bid in the amount of $4,476.00 from Gerstner Construction for the cement work in the courtyard at MLHS.  The tables and benches that were purchased by the district and MLHS Student Council will be installed in this area.  The MLHS Student Council will pay for half of this project.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                Joe Hunter moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to approve a bid from Rutan Construction to replace the south door on the MLHS woodworking shop.  The original bid was in the amount of $3722.72 but we will deduct $400.00 and reuse the existing panic exit device and closure.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                There were no MLMS requests.

 

                Kim Newman, MLGS 5th Grade teacher, requested that the Board allow her to attend the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference in Atlanta, GA that will be held March 22-24, 2007.  Gary Schnoebelen moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the out-of-state conference request and to pay up to $795.00 of her expenses.  Motion carried 7 yes.   

 

                Gary Schnoebelen moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to approve an out-of-state 4th Grade field trip to Alabaster Caverns in Oklahoma.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                Joe Hunter moved and Mark Crick seconded to accept a REAP grant in the amount of $22,848.00.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                Mark Crick moved and Allen Dick seconded to approve the presented resolution to remain in the Barber County Neighborhood Revitalization Program.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                Joe Hunter moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to renew the Medicine Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce membership and to pay $60.63 for membership dues.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                Joe Hunter moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to elect Mark Crick to represent the district in the 2006 Delegate Assembly at the KASB Convention.  Mr. Crick will also represent the district at the Fall Regional Meeting.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                At this time, the MLHS CompassLearning/Computers request was presented.  Gary Schnoebelen moved and David Wiley seconded to approve the request to purchase the CompassLearning computer program and laptop computers for MLHS.  The CompassLearning program will cost $31,390.00 and the laptop computers will be purchased from Cyberlodge at a cost of $599.00 each.  Mrs. Germes will find out what is covered by the 2 year extended warranty and determine if it should also be purchased for the computers at a cost of $99.00 each.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                David Wiley moved and Joe Hunter seconded to approve the presented requests for free textbooks.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to go into executive session at 8:35 p.m. for 20 minutes for the discussion of personnel matters relating to non-elected personnel.  The executive session in required to protect the privacy interests of an identifiable individual.  Motion carried 7 yes.  In addition to the Board were Suzanne Germes, Mike Hubka, Mark Buck, Dennis Blake, Lowell Dohrmann, DeWayne Wolgast and Ursula Angle.  Lowell Dohrmann left the executive session at 8:45 p.m.  Ursula Angle left the executive session at 8:47 p.m.  DeWayne Wolgast left the executive session at 8:49 p.m.  Joe Hunter moved and Mark Crick seconded to extend the executive session for 10 minutes.  Motion carried 7 yes.  In addition to the Board were Suzanne Germes, Mike Hubka, Mark Buck and Dennis Blake.  The Board returned to the open meeting at 9:05 p.m.

 

                Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher 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 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, Dennis Blake and Cathy Colborn.  The Board returned to the open meeting at 9:15 p.m.

 

                The Board took a break from 9:15 p.m. to 9:28 p.m.

 

                David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to go into executive session from 9:28 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. 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 negotiation position and the public interest.  Motion carried 7 yes.  In addition to the Board were Suzanne Germes and Terri Myers.  Terri Myers left the executive session at 9:35 p.m.  Suzanne Germes left the executive session at 9:36 p.m.  Joe Hunter moved and Allen Dick seconded to extend the executive session for 45 minutes.  Motion carried 7 yes.  The Board returned to the open meeting at 10:30 p.m.

 

                Joe Hunter moved and Bill Hrencher seconded to have Mrs. Germes contact other school districts and find out if they have policies regarding school employees using school facilities and/or equipment for personal use.  She will also check on liability issues.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                There were no resignations.

 

                David Wiley moved and Gary Schnoebelen seconded to approve the following for the 2006/2007 school year:

 

                Teacher Negotiated Agreement        -               As Presented

                Administrators                                     -               4% Salary Increase

                Non-Certified Staff                               -               4% Salary Increase + Longevity Increase (.25/hr. for

                                                                                                     every 5 years of continuous employment)

                Health Insurance Benefit                    -               $250.00/month – Full-Time Employee

                                                                                                $210.00/month – Part-Time Employee

                Other District Benefit                          -               For employees not taking the Health Insurance

                                                                                                Benefit - $50.00/month to be used for one of the

following:  dental insurance, vision insurance, medical reimbursement or cash to be used for an

annuity.

Motion carried 7 yes.

 

                Gary Schnoebelen moved and Mark Crick seconded to offer the following contracts for the 2006/2007 school year:

 

                Karla Capansky                                    -               MLGS Cook – 3 hrs./day @ $8.50/hr.

                Chuck Dirks                                          -               Jr. Class/Prom Sponsor

                DeWayne Wolgast                              -               Football Field Technician (11 months)

Motion carried 7 yes.

 

 

 

 

 

                Joe Hunter moved and Allen Dick seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:35 p.m.  Motion carried 7 yes.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                Clerk

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                               

President