WEST FRANKLIN USD 287

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

The regular meeting of West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held on September 13, 2004 at the Appanoose School Facilities. The following board members were present: Mr. Neal Baker, Mr. Randy Hermreck, Mr. Jeff Piersol, Mrs. Mary Ann Parkin, Mrs. Nancy Reed, Mrs. Sheila Anderson, and Mrs. Janie Dillon. Also present were Superintendent Susan Myers, Board Clerk Robin Bigham, Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher, Transportation Director Richard Adler, and Maintenance Technician Jerry Engel. Principals present were: Rick Smith-Appanoose, Robert Allen-Learning Center, Eric Koppes-,Pomona Elementary/Middle School, Royce Powelson-Pomona High School, and Susan Wildeman–Williamsburg. Others present included: Fran Burkett, Jim Burkett, Liz Smith, Cheryl Thomas, Karen Gibson, Michelle Graf, Virginia Cook, Paula Smith, Lori Davis, Channing Bloomer, Jenna Crawford, Michelle Evans, Barb Engel, Amy Jones, Sarah Wigger, and Brenda Wigger.

The meeting began with a tour of the Appanoose School Facilities.

President Neal Baker called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.

Neal Baker announced that the agenda needed to be amended so that negotiations were discussed before personnel. Questions were asked and answered regarding bills being paid. Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to amend the agenda, approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to pay the bills as presented. The motion was seconded by Nancy Reed and the motion passed 7-0.

Principal Rick Smith thanked the board for touring the Appanoose facilities. He also reported to the Board of the Appanoose Improvement Plan being presented at the KASB annual convention.

Principal Eric Koppes told the board that the faculty and staff and PES/PMS had set some high expectations for the 04/05 school year. Goals are to enhance building unity and teamwork and many of the staff had set personal goals also.

Students from the Pomona Middle School advisor’s class volunteered to do some community service type of work on the playground. Mr. Koppes said that students from other classes wrote thank you notes for the work that was done.

Mr. Koppes also reported of changes implemented on loading and unloading of schools buses and parents have been patient with the changes and have commented on the improvements. Mr. Adler is obtaining more signs for further safety while loading and unloading.

Principal Susan Wildeman said there was an excellent turnout for Grandparent’s Day. She also advised she would keep the board abreast of developments with the problem over Labor Day weekend.

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Principal Royce Powelson reported that the NCA team will have its third team training in Wichita on September 28^th. Also, n`ext week (September 20, 2004) was Homecoming with a parade on Wednesday and football game on Friday. The Pomona High School Invitation Volleyball tournament will be Saturday, September 25, 2004.

Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher gave handouts to the board on reading and writing assessments and explained the results.

Superintendent Susan Myers reported that the Self Administration of Medications policy and form had been implemented. She also explained dual credits and the differences existing on dual credits and teachers between the two high schools. It was discussed and decided that more advertising/information on dual credit should be in the handbooks for next year. Dr. Myers also addressed the problem with humidity levels and Williamsburg. Mr. Jerry Engel then addressed the board on how he was checking the humidity problem and what steps would be taken to correct the problem.

Sarah Wigger, Amy Jones, Channing Bloomer, Jenna Crawford, and Michelle Evans gave an excellent presentation to the board on the FBLA trip to Denver over the summer for the National Conference.

Appanoose Principal Rick Smith and Teachers Fran Burkett, Barb Engel and Virginia Cook shared Successful Practices in reading and math.

The board took a ten minute break at 8:33 pm and the meeting resumed at 8:43 pm.

Permission to send out specifications for bids on a new 65-passenger school bus and a 7-passenger mini van was requested. The mini-van will replace the Ford Tempo that will probably not pass inspection in the future. Bids are to be presented at the October board meeting. Mary Ann Parkin made a motion for specifications to be sent out for a new school bus and a new mini-van. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion and the motion passed 7-0.

Site council applications were received as follows: Kimberly Dixon-PES/PMS, Vicki Horton-PES/PMS, Tammy Adell-PES/PMS, Karen Sachs-PES/PMS, Betty Simpson-Appanoose, Ben Wray-Appanoose, Joyce Bradford-Appanose, Trisha Kaub-Appanoose, Sherry Brann-Appanoose, Lorraine Reichard-Pomona High, Michele Miller-Pomona High, Lori Davis-Williamsburg, and Connie Wadkins-Williamsburg. The board asked that each council be sure they have bylaws and note that attendance is a high priority. Nancy Reed made a motion to approve all site council applications as presented. Janie Dillon seconded the motion and the motion passed 7-0.

Nancy Reed was nominated to serve as representative on the KASB Governmental Relations Network. Mary Ann Parkin volunteered to be board delegate to the KASB conference. Jeff Piersol made a motion to accept the nomination of Nancy Reed to the KASB Government Relations Network and Mary Ann Parkin as board delegate for the KASB convention. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion and the motion passed 7-0.

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Requests were received from employees to donate sick leave to Brenda Coe and Julie Smith and to open the request to all district employees to donate leave to Brenda Coe and Julie as desired. Jeff Piersol made a motion to approve the donation of sick leave as requested and to open the request to other district employees. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion and the motion passed 7-0.

Travel requests were presented Mary Schleicher, Trisha Kaub and Teresa Hawkins to attend Power Grade training in Salina, and for Tim Davis and FFA members to attend the FFA National Conference. Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to approve the travel requests as presented. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion and motion passed 7-0.

The board was updated on the difficulties that were being encountered on setting up the modular classroom at West Franklin Learning Center. A setup schedule was presented and it will be approximately 45-60 days before the building is ready to be used. Jeff Piersol made a motion to move forward with the setup of the modular classroom. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion and the motion passed 7-0.

Dr. Susan Myers presented a copy of a letter to the board that will be mailed out and handed out to as many of the community, staff and patrons of the district as possible in regards to the Facility Study. The board approved the letter.

Jeff Piersol made a motion to enter executive session for ten minutes at 9:14 pm for the discussion of upcoming negotiations. Justification of the executive session is to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion and the motion passed, 7-0.

The board came out of executive session at 9:24 pm.

Neal Baker made a motion to ratify the negotiated agreement for the 2004/05 school year, with an average salary increase of 2.8% for teachers per the proposed salary schedule of 7/12/04 included in the negotiated agreement. Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion and the motion passed 7-0.

Neal Baker made a motion for the board to enter executive session at 9:25 p.m. for 10 minutes for discussion of personnel matters of non-elected personnel. Justification of the executive session is to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion and the motion passed 7-0.

The board came out of executive session at 9:35 p.m.

Neal Baker made a motion for the board to enter executive session at 9:35 p.m. for five minutes for discussion of personnel matters of non-elected personnel. Justification of the executive session is to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals. Janie Dillon seconded the motion and the motion passed 7-0.

The board came out of executive session at 9:40 pm.

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Janie Dillon made a motion to accept the extended leave request from Brenda Coe and to accept the resignation and employment recommendations as follows:

Sheila Anderson seconded the motion and the motion passed 7-0.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm.

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Robin Bigham, Board Clerk Neal Baker, Board President

Minutes are UNOFFICIAL until approval at the next board meeting.