WEST FRANKLIN USD 287
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, JULY 11, 2005 

            The regular meeting of West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held on July 11, 2005 at the Education Center , Pomona , Kansas .   The following board members were present:   Mr. Neal Baker, Mrs. Mary Ann Parkin, Mrs. Sheila Anderson, Mr. Randy Hermreck Mrs. Janie Dillon, Mr. Keith Milliken, and Mrs. Nancy Reed. Staff members present were Superintendent Susan Myers, Clerk Robin Bigham, Appanoose Principal Rick Smith, Pomona Elementary/Middle School Principal Eric Koppes, and Maintenance Supervisor Jerry Engel.   Others present were Judy Simpson, Lori Thompson and Brad O’Bryhim (KOFO).   Pomona High School Principal Royce Powelson arrived at 7:20 pm .

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

            Nancy Reed moved to amend the agenda, approve the minutes of the previous meeting as presented and to pay the bills as presented.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Principal Eric Koppes reported on a middle school teacher that proposed getting Channel 1 for PES/PMS and PHS.   There is no cost but requires a commitment to use the channel at least ten (10) minutes per day.   The channel is funded through advertising.   It was the consensus of the board to proceed with the proposal.

            Superintendent Susan Myers handed out three (3) curriculums from Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher for board members to review.   The curriculums will be on next months agenda for adoption.   Dr. Myers also reported that budget preparation has been delayed due to school finances being tied up in the Kansas Legislature.   She said a special meeting will have to be set for the budget hearing.   She also said the Supreme Court reading on School Finance was available for anyone who might want to read it.

            Sheila Anderson made a motion to elect Neal Baker for Board of Education President.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.  

            Sheila Anderson made a motion to elect Mrs. Nancy Reed as Vice-President.   Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Neal Baker made a motion to adopt resolutions to hold regular board of education meetings on the second Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm at the Education Center in Pomona, Kansas (except for the September meeting to be held at Appanoose and the October meeting at Williamsburg with the ability to adjourn meetings to another time and place); to designate Citizen’s State Bank of Pomona as the official depository for U.S.D. #287; to appoint Superintendent Susan Myers as District Representative for federal projects; appoint Mary Schleicher as representative for the Title Programs; appoint Gail Harris as School Food Service representative; appoint Robin Bigham as KPERS representative; and to designate The

Ottawa Herald as the official newspaper for U.S.D. #287.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

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             Sheila Anderson made a motion to appoint Randy Hermreck as board representative to the Three Lakes Special Education Coop, with Janie Dillon and Nancy Reed as alternates.   Neal Baker seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Neal Baker made a motion to appoint Robin Bigham as Clerk of the Board, Cherree  Keeton as Deputy Clerk, Yvonne (Bonnie) Olson as Treasurer and Sharon Buehler as Assistant Treasurer.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Neal Baker made a motion to adopt the 1116 hour school calendar for 2005/2006 school year, to appoint principals as truant officers for their respective attendance centers, to authorize principals to manage school activity funds for their respective buildings, to pass resolutions establishing the following petty cash funds in the district as follows:   Pomona High School-$1500, Pomona Elementary/Middle-$1000, Appanoose-$1000, Williamsburg-$1500 General Supplies and $1500 Athletics, West Franklin Learning Center-$1000, Education Center-$1000 (copy of resolutions included as part of these minutes) and to appoint Superintendent Susan Myers as the District Hearing Officer.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Neal Baker made a motion to appoint Superintendent Susan Myers as hearing officer for free and reduced priced meal application appeals, to rescind all actions by the board which establishes policy during previous years and adopt the current written board policies including handbooks for the 2005-2006 school year and to approve the agreement with Franklin County Mental Health for services of a case manager.  Keith Milliken seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

             Neal Baker made a motion to appoint Mary Ann Parkin and Sheila Anderson to the Board Policy Review Committee.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Neal Baker made a motion to appoint Susan Myers as Freedom of Information Officer; and to pass a resolution to waive GAAP (copy of resolution included as part of these minutes).   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            The board discussed the School Resource Officer (SRO) position.   Dr. Myers explained to the board that the last estimate of cost was the highest level it could be and the police vehicle is never charged to the district.   The position was allowed overtime in the past and would not be allowed for next year.   Approval for the position was tabled to the August board meeting.

            Neal Baker made a motion to accept Reliant Financial as the Cafeteria Plan 125 Administrator, adopt a home rule resolution, appoint Cherie Blanchat (School Social Worker) as the Homeless Liason, and to approve a request from Sharon Buehler to destroy records as listed (a copy of which is a part of these minutes).   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

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            A recap of the bids for heater units for the old Appanoose building were reviewed and discussed.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the bid from Gibson Electric in the amount of $20,800.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            The board discussed the 2005-06 budget and reviewed spreadsheets with financial information handed out by Superintendent Susan Myers.   A special meeting for August 22, 2005 was set to hold the budget hearing at 6:30 pm and a study session at 7:00 pm .

            The board discussed the Consolidated Energy Unleaded Gas Purchasing.   KASB recommended NOT joining until they know it’s a good market.

            The board took a 10 minute break at 8:28 .

            Keith Milliken made a motion for the board to enter executive session at 8:40 pm for 20 minutes for discussion of personnel matters of non-elected personnel.   Justification of the executive session is to protect the privacy interests of identifiable individuals.   Neal Baker seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

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

            Neal Baker moved to accept the following employment recommendations:        

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

            Mary Ann Parkin made a motion for the board to enter executive session at 9:05 pm 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.   Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            The board came out of executive session at 9:15 pm .

            Neal Baker made a motion for the board to enter executive session at 9:15 pm 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.   Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

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

            Neal Baker made a motion to hire Diana Cummings as Bus Driver.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm .

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Robin Bigham, Deputy Clerk                                                Neal Baker, Board President

(Minutes are not offical until approved at the following board meeting.)