WEST FRANKLIN USD 287
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2005

            The regular meeting of West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held on June 14, 2005 at the Education Center in Pomona , Kansas .   The following board members were present:   Mr. Neal Baker, Mrs. Sheila Anderson, Mrs. Janie Dillon, Mr. Randy Hermreck ,   Mrs. Mary Ann Parkin, Mrs. Nancy Reed, and Mr. Jeff Piersol.   Administrative staff present were: Superintendent Susan Myers, Transportation Director Richard Adler, Maintenance Supervisor Jerry Engel, and Board Clerk Robin Bigham    Principals present were:   Eric Koppes (Pomona Elementary/Middle School) and Rick Smith (Appanoose).  Others present included:   Virginia Cook, Elston Horne, Diana Macouberie, Judy Simpson, Keith Milliken, and Lori Thompson.

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

            Correction to May minutes:   Phyllis Smith should be Phyllis Cunningham under employment recommendations.     Jeff Piersol made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as corrected and to pay the bills as presented.   The motion was seconded by Mary Ann Parkin.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Superintendent Susan Myers passed around a thank you note from Pomona FBLA.

            The board recognized member Jeff Piersol for his past eight years of service.   Dr. Myers presented him with a plaque and he received a round of applause for his hard work and dedication to the board.

            Bids for propane heating fuel were reviewed.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the low bid from Capiial City Oil at 1.083 per gallon.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Bids for diesel school bus fuel were reviewed.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the low bid from Ottawa Cooperative Association for 1.65 per gallon.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.            

            Bids for milk for the 2005/06 were reviewed.   Robert’s Dairy was the only bid received but they offered a firm bid and an escalador bid.   Sheila Anderson made a motion to accept the firm bid from Roberts Dairy for the 05/06 school year.   Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Randy Hermreck suggested checking into the KASB Cap Pricing program for unleaded fuel.

            Bids for 40 laptop computers were reviewed.   An error was discovered on the recap sheet.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion for all figures to be reworked on the recap form and that the lowest bid will be accepted.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.  

(The figure of $1096.00 from Multiwave was for the 20 computer bid.   The figure for the 40 computer bid from Multiwave was $1208.00.   Also, the total from Network Computer Solutions was incorrect and the company agreed to honor the lower total of $1093.43 per computer instead of the $1100.63.   Network Computer Solutions is awarded the bid.)

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            Bids for 20 laptop computers were reviewed.   Midwest Technology Computers turned in the lowest bid of $1068.29 each for a total of $21,365.80.   Sheila Anderson made a motion to accept the low bid from Midwest Technology Computers.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Susan Myers reported that the estimate for the School Resource Officer (SRO) for next year was increased.   A question regarding payment for the sheriff’s vehicle arose.   Dr. Myers will find an answer to the question and the SRO position will be on the July agenda.   The board also directed Dr. Myers to figure the SRO position in the budget for the time being.

            The Food Service Nutrition Program for the 2005/06 school year was presented to the board.   The board president’s signature was required in two places.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to approve the Food Service Nutrition Program for the 2005/06 school year.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Dr. Myers reported to the board that adult priced lunches had to be equal to the state figure for adult lunches in order to comply with the nutrition program.   Therefore, adult lunches need to be raised to $2.50 for the 2005/06 school year.   Sheila Anderson made a motion to increase adult priced lunches to $2.50 for the 05/06 school year.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Dr. Myers reported that the district received a Reading Recovery grant and also received a partial grant from the Technology Rich Classroom.   The partial grant will allow free training to the district.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept these two grants.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

            Superintendent Susan Myers presented blueprints to the board from the engineer on the Appanoose heating bid specifications and plans.   It was suggested that the cost of set-back thermostats be added.   The board directed Dr. Myers to continue with the schematic presented with the set-back thermostats and send out bids.

            The board took a ten minute break from 8:03 to 8:13 pm .

            The board discussed the Local Option Budget and mill levies.   Dr. Myers reported that the LOB would be up 2 mills without any changes due to the fact that taxes came in higher than expected.   The capital outlay fund was also discussed.   Both items will be placed on the July agenda.

Dr. Myers handed out forms and the board discussed current enrollment and staffing needs.   No action was taken.

            Jeff Piersol made a motion for the board to enter executive session at 8:39 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.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion the passed 7-0.            

            The board came out of executive session at 8:49 pm .

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            Sheila Anderson made a motion to accept the following employment recommendations:

            Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.           

            Mary Ann Parkin made a motion for the board to enter executive session at 8:55 pm for 5 minutes for discussion of negotiations.   Justification of the executive session is to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiating position and the public interest.   Jeff Piersol seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.            

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

            Another study session date was set for July 6, 2005 at 7:00 pm .   No further action was taken.                                   

            There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm .

______________________________                              ________________________________

Robin Bigham, Board Clerk                                                 Neal Baker, Board President

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