WEST FRANKLIN USD 287

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004

            The regular meeting of the West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held on August 9, 2004 at the Education Center, Pomona, Kansas.   The following board members were present:   Mr. Neal Baker, Mrs. Mary Ann Parkin, Mrs. Sheila Anderson, Mrs. Nancy Reed, Mr. Jeff Piersol, Mrs. Janie Dillon and Mr. Randy Hermreck.   Also present were Superintendent Susan Myers, Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher, Principals Rick Smith, Robert Allen, Eric Koppes, Royce Powelson, and Susan Wildeman.   Virginia Cook, Jerry Engle, Candace Jones of the Ottawa Herald, Merritta Combs, FCCLA Representatives Mandy Figgins, Amber Soper, Bailey Crosby, Stephanie Nitcher and Jessica Rockhold, and Cherree Keeton, Deputy Clerk, also attended.   Richard Adler, Transportation Director, arrived at 7:25 pm.

            President Neal Baker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

            Mary Ann Parkin moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, pay the bills as presented, and amend the agenda as specified by Neal Baker.   Randy Hermreck questioned the cost of maintenance on vehicle #77.   Superintendent Susan Myers is to supply an answer to his question after looking into the matter with the Transportation Director.   The motion was then seconded by Sheila Anderson and the motion passed 7-0.

            The FCCLA group presented information on their trip to the FCCLA national competition held in Chicago this summer.   Their group was the largest group ever to attend the competition from District #287.   The theme of the National Convention was Extreme Leadership, and each FCCLA member talked of the enrichment and growth experiences provided to them by the meeting.

            During the Principal’s Report, Royce Powelson reminded everyone that this year is the 5 th year in the accreditation cycle.   Last year, discipline was the central focus at Pomona High School.   This year they will focus on what’s good for the school and ways to improve it.   The PHS Site Council will be more involved with the Booster Club.   He also reported that the Custodial staff at PHS has been very busy working on large projects and believes the building will be ready to go by August 19 th, thanks to the custodians’ hard work.   This year PHS will also compete in a new league.     

            Robert Allen, principal at the Learning Center, stated that twenty students enrolled at WFLC this year.   Normally, enrollment is around ten.   Mr. Allen plans to apply for a grant which, if   approved, should be received in October.  

            Principal Rick Smith reported that summer maintenance at Appanoose has gone well.   Enrollment numbers are down a little, even though they have twelve enrolled in Kindergarten, which is more than usual.          

            Principal Susan Wildeman said two-hundred and twenty had enrolled at Williamsburg, which was lower than expected.   Their buildings look good.   Since she is new, she is having the date for NCA accreditation moved from October to the Spring.

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            Eric Koppes, Principal of Pomona Elementary/Middle School, stated summer maintenance on the elementary and middle school buildings is nearly ready for the new school year.   He plans on meeting with coaches tomorrow.   Enrollment is lower than expected.  

            Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher discussed the Adequate Yearly Progress Report.   She explained the test scores for the separate buildings and the district.   The State will be issuing a report card on all schools in October.  

            Superintendent Susan Myers reminded everyone of the Board/Staff Picnic planned for the evening of August 16 th.   She also reported that the modular unit had been delivered to the WFLC farm, and another crew will come to finish the setup.   The unit will not be ready by August 19 th as originally planned.

            Eighty-two students applied as Out-of-District Students.   Mary Ann Parkin moved that they be allowed to attend school at West Franklin USD #287, and their tuition be waived.   The motion was seconded by Sheila Anderson, and carried, 7-0.

            Jeff Piersol moved that a request to destroy records over five years old be allowed.   The motion was seconded by Sheila Anderson and passed, 7-0.

            Home Rule Legislation was brought up by Dr. Myers and discussed by the Board.   A motion was made by Jeff Piersol that it be accepted, which was seconded by Sheila Anderson, and passed, 7-0.

            The Athletic Trainer Agreement was up for renewal.   Jeff Piersol moved that the agreement be renewed.   The motion was seconded by Mary Ann Parkin, and passed, 7-0.

            Policy JGFGBA, Student Self-Administration of Medication, was discussed.   This policy covers the self-administration of asthma inhalers and anaphylactic medication by children in grades 6-12.    Nancy Reed moved to adopt the policy, for grades 6-12, as set forth by KASB.   Her motion was seconded by Sheila Anderson and passed, 7-0.

            Board Goals were reviewed and it was decided the Goals would remain the same.

            The Facility Study was discussed.   Vivian Eichinger has agreed to be the District Resource Person.  A timeline for completion of the study was discussed.

            At 8:10, Neal Baker moved that the board enter into Executive Session for twenty minutes for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel/negotiations.   The move was seconded by Mary Ann Parkin and passed, 7-0.   Executive Session is used to protect the privacy interest of the individuals to be discussed and for the purpose of matters relating to the employer – employee negotiations, as well as to protect the district’s right to confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest.

The Board came out of Executive Session at 8:30 p.m.

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            Neal Baker made a motion to accept employment recommendations.   Mary Ann seconded the motion, and the motion passed 7-0.   The recommendations follow:

            The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

______________________________                                     ________________________________

Cherree Keeton, Deputy Clerk                                      Neal Baker, Board President

Minutes are UNOFFICIAL until approval at the next board meeting.