UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
WEST FRANKLIN USD 287

SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006

The special meeting of the West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held Monday, March 27, 2006, at the Pomona High School Multi-Purpose Room in Pomona, Kansas.  

Board members present were:   Neal Baker, Keith Milliken, Mary Ann Parkin, Randy Hermreck, and Nancy Reed.   Administrators present were:   Superintendent Susan Myers, Board Clerk Teresa Hawkins and Principals Rick Smith, Royce Powelson, Eric Koppes, Susan Wildeman, and Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher.   Also present were: Robin Nitcher, Elston Horne, Marilyn Staley, David Staley, Judy Simpson, Diana Macoubrie, Lila Reekie, Chris Reekie, and Liz Smith.

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

Neal Baker turned the meeting over to Patrick Dunn, IBB Mediator.

The board worked in small groups to develop interest statements for the 5 problem statements developed in previous meetings.

How do we maintain effective student/teacher ratios?

• Better discipline
• Better test scores (AYP)
• Control costs by efficient use of staff
• Utilize space better
• Help with student retention and recruitment
• Help with teacher retention and recruitment
• Equalize opportunities for students

How do we afford to offer the best curriculum?

• Meet state mandates
• Help with student retention and recruitment
• Operate within the budget
• Better prepare students for life

How do we afford to recruit and retain good staff?

• Maintain a stable environment (morale)
• Maintain a positive reputation
• Attract students
• Better Learning
• Operate within the budget
• Better use of administrative staff time

How do we attract more students?

• Generate more state dollars
• Maintain the status quo on money

                                               Page 2

Public comment session began at 8:50.   Due to the public not having any comments the board continued working on the interest statements.

How can we afford to maintain or replace our facilities?

• Maintain a safe environment
• Better learning environment
• Retain and recruit students and teachers
• Operate within the budget
• Stabilize maintenance cost
• Save energy

How do we effectively utilize our buildings?

            1)          Reduce or eliminate wasted space (includes underutilized space)

            2)          Save money

            3)          More efficiently use of staff

            4)          Improve morale

The next two meetings were set for Wednesday, April 19, and Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 6:00 pm in the Pomona High School multi-purpose room.

President Neal Baker adjourned the meeting at 9:00 pm.

_______________________
Neal Baker, Board President  

_______________________
Teresa Hawkins, Clerk                                     

Minutes are not official until approved by the board