WEST FRANKLIN USD 287
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13,  2006

The regular meeting of the West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held Monday, February 13, 2006, at the Education Center in Pomona, Kansas.   The following board members were present:   Mr. Neal Baker, Mr. Keith Milliken, Mr. Randy Hermreck, Mrs. Sheila Anderson, and Mrs. Nancy Reed.   Staff members present were:   Superintendent Susan Myers, Board Clerk Teresa Hawkins, Principal Rick Smith, Principal Royce Powelson, Principal Eric Koppes, Principal Robert Allen, Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher, Transportation Director Richard Adler, Maintenance Supervisor Jerry Engel, Teacher Virginia Cook, Teacher Kim Dixon, Teacher Drew Walters, Teacher Rob Conway, and Teacher Jan Peele.   Also present were many community members.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President, Neal Baker.

Sheila Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as presented and to pay the bills as presented.   Question on a few bills were asked and answered.   Keith Milliken seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

Appanoose Principal Rick Smith reported that their site council was considering adding Belief Statements to their Mission Statement.   Mr. Smith gave the board a copy of the Mission Statement with the new Belief Statements added.

Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher gave a report regarding the on-line assessment testing for the district.    She also commented on the new projector that will be used for next month’s presentation to the board on the District Technology Plan.

Superintendent Susan Myers reported on the efforts of the district for recruiting and retention of teachers. These efforts include working with Mrs. Thomas’ Computer Applications class at Pomona High School to create a brochure with information about the district and attending career days at area universities.   She also gave a report on the post audit report from the state of Kansas and what the money generated from this could be used for.   Mrs. Myers recently attended the Lobbying Day in Topeka, Superintendent’s meeting in Salina, and Council of Superintendents meeting.

Rob Conway, Kim Dixon, Drew Walters, Jan Peele, and Rick Smith all thanked the board for their Local Effectiveness Grants and shared how materials and equipment they have received with this money is being used in their classrooms.   Rob Conway:   is now allowed to focus on narrative writing and reading in his history classes due to the many books he has now received.   Kim Dixon:  received a projector which has allowed her to enhance her art and communications classes and also was a big asset for the Kansas Assessment Testing tutorial.   Drew Walters:   received a projector for his classroom which has allowed his students to present Power Point presentations they have created, projecting maps, and using the CPS system.  Jan Peele:   received teacher resources and picture books for the Six Trait Writing program.   She also handed out a sample showing  

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the improvement in a student’s writing after using this program.   Rick Smith:   used his grant to target at-risk students.   He is doing this through a mentoring program with his faculty, staff, and the at-risk students.

Travel request were presented for Pomona High FCCLA to attend a Leadership Conference in Wichita, PHS & WHS bands to attend the Ozark Mountain Country Band Festival in Branson, and for Williamsburg High senior class to take their annual senior trip to Osage Beach.   Keith Milliken made a motion to approve the travel requests as presented.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

Lawn Care bids were discussed.   Richard Adler reported on the condition of the district mowers.   Randy Hermreck made   a motion to accept the low bid of   $975.00 per mow from Barry Watts.   Keith Milliken seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

A request from Rob Conway was received to donate 15 days of sick leave to his wife, Heather Conway, if needed.   A request from Kris Hassler was also received to donate sick leave to his wife, Shannon Hassler, if needed.   Sheila Anderson made a motion to approve the sick leave to be transferred if needed.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

A revised board policy JGCB regarding Immunizations was presented to the board.   A revised employee handbook policy regarding personal leave and substitute pay for early release days was also presented.   Sheila Anderson made a motion to accept the revised policies.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

A request from Southern Star was presented to pay the district $150.00 for rental of a district easement where their gas meter is located.   Nancy Reed made a motion to accept the proposal from Southern Star.   Sheila Anderson seconded.   Motion failed 5-0.

Williamsburg Recreation Commission mailed a letter to the board recommending Todd Burroughs to fill a vacant position on the recreation board.   Sheila Anderson made a motion to accept the recommendation.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

The board took a 10 minute break at 8:30 pm.

Summer Maintenance was discussed.   Bids are to be received for stainless steel and aluminum doors.   Refinishing gym floor at Appanoose will be postponed until 2007 and the new sewer system at Williamsburg will be installed in 2006.

Capital Outlay was discussed and tabled until the March meeting.

Neal Baker made a motion to enter executive session at 8:30 pm for 30 minutes for the evaluation of certified staff.   Justification of the executive session is to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiation position and the public interest.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0

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The board came out of executive session at 9:00 pm

Neal Baker made a motion to enter executive session at 9:00 pm for 20 minutes for the evaluation of certified staff.   Justification of the executive session is to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiation position and the public interest.   Randy Hermreck seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0.

The board came out of executive session at 9:20 pm

Neal Baker made a motion to enter executive session at 9:20 pm for 5 minutes for the evaluation of certified staff.   Justification of the executive session is to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiation position and the public interest.

Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0,

The board came out of executive session at 9:25 pm.

Neal Baker made a motion to accept the following employment recommendations:

Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm.

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Neal Baker, Board President

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Teresa Hawkins, Clerk                                     

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