WEST FRANKLIN USD 287
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2005  

            The regular meeting of West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held on August 8, 2005 at the Education Center , Pomona , Kansas .   The following board members were present:   Mr. Neal Baker, Mrs. Mary Ann Parkin , , Mr. Randy Hermreck, and Mr. Keith Milliken. Mrs. Janie Dillon arrived at 8:10 pm .   Mrs. Nancy Reed arrived at 9:33 pm .   Mrs. Sheila Anderson was absent.   Staff members present were Superintendent Susan Myers, Board Clerk Robin Bigham, Appanoose Principal Rick Smith, Pomona Elementary/Middle School Principal Eric Koppes, Williamsburg Principal Susan Wildeman, Pomona High School Principal Royce Powelson, Maintenance Supervisor Jerry Engel, Virginia Cook and Merritta Combs, Jenna Hirsch, Chuck Lee, and Erica Crist.   Others present were Brad O’Bryhim (KOFO), Lori Thompson, Elston Horne, David Staley, Bailey Crosby, Susan Crosby, Mike Reed, and Judy Simpson.

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

            Randy Hermreck moved to amend the agenda, approve the minutes of the previous meeting as presented and to pay the bills as presented.   Keith Milliken seconded the motion.   Motion passed 4-0.

            Principal Royce Powelson reported that PHS enrollment appeared to be about steady compared to last year.   He also plans to continue with the early release Monday for this school year.   Other plans include looking at an athletic policy for eligibility with the site council.

            Principal Susan Wildeman reported the gym mats were in, Jerry Engel had them up on the walls and how nice the purple looked in the gym.   Enrollment at Williamsburg looked to be down five.   She also said that WHS plans to have an early out Wednesday’s this year.

            Principal Eric Koppes reported enrollment is down at PES/PMS with kindergarten about half as many as last year but a few new out-of-district students were added.   He also reported that PMS would be on a block schedule this school year and they also have (2) Tech Rich classrooms.   He is also looking forward to having a counselor this year.   Other changes include some rearranging so there is now (1) elementary building and (1) middle school building.   Open house will be Wednesday, August 17 at 6:00 pm which will also include a BBQ dinner.

            Principal Rick Smith reports that Appanoose enrollment is steady.   The custodial crew is about done and the building ready for the start of school.   He recognized Jerry Engel for doing the many things others can’t get done.    Mr. Smith says that Appanoose has lots of young, new staff members and how the dynamics will change due to the retirement of (4) senior staff members.  Appanoose will have Open House on Wednesday, August 17 which will include an ice cream social.   Mr. Smith also informed the board of a parent meeting planned for the combined football team.   Approximately 18-19 boys plan to play football this year.

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            Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher did a presentation on AYP and reported that all schools had met the criteria for AYP for this year.  

            Superintendent Susan Myers inadvertently left off Stacia Scott’s name on the new staff list.   She’ll be teaching 5 th grade at Appanoose.

            Pomona FCCLA member Bailey Crosby gave a presentation to the board on the national convention that she qualified for and attended in San Diego .   The project that qualified her was a career day that was planned and held at Pomona Elementary/Middle School (with Stephanie Nitcher who was unable to attend the National Convention).   Sue Crosby also attended the convention and gave high accolades to on how wonderful the convention was considering it was hosted by youth   She also gave praises to FCCLA Leader Merritta Combs for her work and dedication to the PHS chapter of FCCLA.

            Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to approve the Art, Music, Physical Education and Health Curriculums that were handed out at last board meeting.   Keith Milliken seconded the motion.   Motion passed 4-0.  

            Site Council applications were presented from Barb Engel, Dorothy Pritchard, Carol Adler and Christine Steele for Appanoose.   This would complete their council for the 05/06 school year.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the site council applications as presented.  Randy Hermreck seconded the motion.   Motion passed 4-0.

            Out-of-District applications were presented to the board with a request to waive tuition.   Generally in the past tuition has been waived since any money received from tuition would reduce the amount of state aid received.   Keith Milliken made a motion to waive tuition on out-of-district applications presented.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 4-0.  

            A $33,000 grant was received for the West Franklin Learning Center .   The money from the grant is earmarked to pay for an aide who will work and also go out and talk to others about the Charter School .   $11,000 is to go for technology updates.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the $33,000 grant for the Learning Center .   Randy Hermreck seconded the motion.   Motion passed 4-0.

            Ottawa University made a request to the board to use district buses for two days in August to transport students to camp.   They are willing to pay for the use of the buses and Richard Adler will provide drivers.   Keith Milliken made a motion to allow OU the use of district school buses.   Randy Hermreck seconded the motion.   Motion passed 4-0.

            Medication Policy JFGFBA needs to be revised to allow K-12 students self administration of medications.   The current policy only allows 6-12 students to do this.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to revise JFGFBA for grades K-12.   Keith Milliken seconded the motion.   Motion passed 4-0.

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            A discussion of the SRO position for the 05/06 school year was started and tabled until after the budget discussion and negotiations update.

             The Athletic Trainer Support Agreement from Ransom Memorial Hospital was presented to the board at a price of $600.   High school principals reported the trainer came by at least weekly to check on student athletes.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the agreement for 05/06.   Randy Hermreck seconded the motion.   Motion passed 4-0.

            Superintendent Susan Myers reviewed the updated budget Form 150 with the board.   The need for another 2 nd grade teacher was also discussed due to the fact that 24 were already enrolled in that grade.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to employ another (suitable) 2 nd grade teacher for Appanoose.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

            Due to the fact that a couple of board members were absent, Board Goals were tabled until the September board meeting.

            The board took a 10 minute break from 8:43 to 8:53 pm .

            Neal Baker made a motion for the board to enter executive session at 8:53 pm 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.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

            The board came out of executive session at 8:58 pm .

            Neal Baker moved to accept the following employment recommendations:             

and Supplemental Schedules as presented.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

            Mary Ann Parkin made a motion for the board to enter executive session at 9:00 pm for 30 minutes for discussion of negotiations.   Justification of the executive session is to protect the district’s right to confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest.  Neal Baker seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

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            The board came out of executive session at 9:30 pm.

            Neal Baker made a motion for the board to enter executive session at 9:30 pm for 30 minutes for discussion of negotiations.   Justification of the executive session is to protect the district’s right to confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest.   Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

            The board came out of executive session at 10:00 pm .

            Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to ratify the negotiated agreement including the salary and supplemental schedule, increase administrator salaries by 6.54% overall, and the following changes to non-certified personnel:   Custodial Staff and District Office Personnel – increase .75 per hour; School Secretaries, Transportation Director and Maintenance Supervisor – increase .50 per hour; Bus Drivers, Cooks and Other Support Staff – increase .30 per hour.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-1.

            Nancy Reed made a motion to employ the SRO for the 05/06 school year per the agreement with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Dept.   Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 4-2.

            Meeting adjourned at 10:10 pm .

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Robin Bigham, Clerk                            

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Neal Baker, Board President