WEST FRANKLIN USD 287

REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION

MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2006

The regular meeting of the West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held Monday, June 12, 2006, at the Education Center in Pomona, Kansas.   The following board members were present:   Mrs. Sheila Anderson, Mr. Neal Baker, Mrs. Janie Dillon, Mr. Randy Hemreck, Mr. Keith Milliken, Mrs. Mary Ann Parkin, and Mrs. Nancy Reed (arrived at 8:50 pm).   Administrators and staff present were:   Superintendent Susan Myers, Board Clerk Teresa Hawkins, Principal Rick Smith, Principal Mike Dorst, Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher, and Transportation Director Richard Adler.   Others present:   Virginia Cook, David Staley, Lori Thompson, Doug Morris, Kathy Mickelson, and Diana Macouline.

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

Neal Baker reminded the school board to turn in their homework assignment for the last special board meeting by the end of the week.

The agenda was not amended.

Minutes from previous meetings and bills were presented.   Sheila Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meetings as presented and to pay the bills as presented.     Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0.

Reports:

Curriculum Director:   Mary Schleicher presented the board with copies of the business curriculum.   She also presented the board with a hand-out describing Fundamentals of History and Geography (a new course that Pomona High School would like to offer).   This course would replace Kansas History.   Mary Schleicher also presented a copy of the new textbook Pomona High School would like to use for Keyboarding.

Superintendent: Dr. Susan Myers pointed out as part of the QPA Accreditation Process the principals must complete an annual report of quality assurances.   Part of the requirement is for the superintendent and board president to review the eleven assurances from each building.   Dr. Myers and Board President, Neal Baker has reviewed the assurances and the report has been submitted to the state.

Kathy Mickelson, Assistant Director of Three Lakes Coop:
Kathy Mickelson explained the technology opportunities available through Infinitec.   This program has many resources for both special education and regular education teachers to help students learn to use different technology equipment.   This program also has the option to be able to borrow medical equipment that might be needed for special needs students from other district.   Three Lakes Coop has already purchased this program and will in-service teachers early next year.

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Travel Request:
Travel request were presented for the following:   Cindy O’Bryhim, Nancy Baker, and Bev Bird to attend a Reading Recovery workshop in Emporia on August 7 & 8, 2006.   This is a required training for the program.   They also asked to share a room.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the travel request.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

Driver’s Education Curriculum:
The Driver’s Education Curriculum, Economics Textbook, and Entrepreneurship Textbook were presented at the previous meeting for review.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to approve the driver’s education curriculum and the economics and entrepreneurship textbooks.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

Cancellation of Outstanding Checks:  
A list of outstanding checks, older than two years, from each school and the district office was presented.   These checks need to be canceled.   Sheila Anderson made a motion to cancel all outstanding checks older than two years.   Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

Milk Bids:
The following bid was received from Robert’s Dairy:

Robert’s Dairy was the only bid submitted.   Dr. Myers recommended to continue using the paper cartons and leave the price at .25.   Neal Baker made a motion to accept the bid, stay with the paper cartons, leave the price at .25 ,   and to amend the motion and action that was taken at the previous month’s meeting .   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

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Propane Bids:
The following bids were received:

Neal Baker made a motion to accept the low bid from Heetco.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

Diesel Bids:
The following bid was received:

Neal Baker made a motion to accept the bid from Ottawa Coop Assoc.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed   5-1

SRO Position for 06-07:
After some discussion Randy Hermreck made a motion to eliminate the SRO position for the 06-07 school year.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed   6-0

Nutrition Program Agreement:
The 2007 Program Agreement for the National School Lunch & Breakfast program was presented to the board.    This is the program for free and reduced lunch reimbursement.   Questions were asked and answered.   Sheila Anderson made a motion to submit the agreement form.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0.

Discussion Items

Local Option Budget Mill Levy:
The current LOB mill levy as well as the mill levy for 06-07 was discussed.   Dr. Myers explained how much money would be generated with raising the mill levy to the max allowed, along with the amount taxes would raise if the mill levy was increased.   USD 287’s declining enrollment and the amount of money that would be received from the state was discussed.   Dr. Myers is beginning preparations for the 06-07 budget and asked for the board’s feelings on increasing the mill levy.   The board directed the superintendent to use the district’s authorized max of 23.23% of the general fund budget when preparing the 06-07 budget.

The board took a 10 minute break at 8:25 pm

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Competing in Two Sports in the Same Season:
Dr. Myers asked for the board’s opinion on participating in two different sports during the same season.    Currently there are no policies regarding this issue. The pros and cons were discussed.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to act on this issue and put a policy in the student handbook stating that students will only be allowed to participate in one sport during any season.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

Red Cross Shelter Status:
Dr. Myers reported that she had met with Vicki Eckard from the Franklin County Office of Emergency Management regarding the possibility of USD 287 schools being used as a Red Cross Emergency Shelter in the event of a disaster.   She also reported that if any of the schools were selected as shelters FEMA would reimburse the district for any expenses.   Dr. Myers also presented a copy of the agreement that would need to be completed for the schools to be considered.   Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to act on this issue and complete and submit the agreement.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

Neal Baker made a motion to enter executive session at 8:50 pm for 20 minutes for personnel recommendations.   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 6-0

The board came out of executive session at 9:10 pm

Neal Baker made a motion to accept the following employment recommendations and 06-07 supplemental lists:

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Supplemental Lists for 2006-07

Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 9:12 pm.

Neal Baker made the motion to adjourn the meeting.   Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion.   Motion passed 7-0.

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Teresa Hawkins, Clerk

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Neal Baker, Board President

Minutes are not official until approved at the next board meeting.