WEST FRANKLIN USD 287

REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
MONDAY, March 13, 2006

The regular meeting of the West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held Monday, March 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, Mrs. Mary Ann Parkin, Mrs. Janie Dillon, and Mrs. Nancy Reed. Administrators and staff 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, Technology Systems Analyst Tim Larkin, Teachers Virginia Cook, Cheri Kopes, Paula Howard, Becky Mackin, Melinda Miller, Lori Thompson, Bob Boldra, Jodi Boldra, Troy Ifland, Cheryl Thomas,Liz Smith, Susan Zentz, Karen Gibson, Michelle Giesy, and Roger Driver. Also present were many community members.

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

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

Pomona High School Principal Royce Powelson reported the number of students participating in all spring sports.

West Franklin Learning Center Principal Robert Allen reported they had a 88% turn out for Parent/Teacher conferences and that door prizes were also given out. Mr. Allen also reported the need of an additional paraprofessional.

Superintendent Susan Myers gave the school board a survey from the Kansas Association of School Boards and asked that they return it by the end of the week.

Paula Howard, Melinda Miller, and Cheri Koppes 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. Paula Howard: was able to purchase a new skeleton for her classroom. Melinda Miller: purchased materials for her Literacy Center in her clasroom. Cheri Koppes: received a reading & writing grant. All three teachers handed out samples of how their equipment and materials are being used.

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Travel request were presented for Royce Powelson and Eric Koppes to attend Kansas State Department of Education Annual Conference in Wichita on April 27 & 28. Nancy Reed made a motion to approve the travel requests as presented. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

A request from Southern Star was presented to pay the district $150.00 for rental of a district easement (located at the baseball complex) where their gas meter is located. Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the proposal from Southern Star. Janie Dillon seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-3.

A proposed calendar or the 2006-2007 school year was presented. Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the proposed calendar. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

Board policy JGCA regarding the Wellness Committee Action Plan was presented to the board. Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the Wellness Action Plan. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

The need for republishing the Professional Development Fund was discussed. This would mean transferring $20,000 from the General Fund to the Professional Development fund. Nancy Reed made a motion to republish the Professional Development Fund. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

Local Effectiveness Grants for the 2006-07 school year was discussed. It was recommended they be renewed at the same amount as this year, $6,500. Sheila Anderson made the motion to renew local effectiveness grants for $6,500. Nancy Reed seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

Housebuilding bids for the 2006-07 school year were opened and discussed. There was 1 bid submitted. Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to accept the bid from Leon & Susan Wildeman for 18.27% of material costs. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

A recommendation to work with KASB (Kansas Association of School Boards) on enrollment studies was discussed. Sheila Anderson made a motion to begin using KSAB for enrollment studies. Nancy Reed seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

A three-year technology plan was presented to the board. Curriculum Director Mary Schleicher, Appanoose Principal Rick Smith, and Williamsburg Principal Susan Wildeman explained the time-line for purchasing equipment and implementing the plan. A hand-out was given showing the results and costs of the 3 year plan.

The board discussed the possibility of levying a Capital Outlay Mill Levy. This mill levy will be used in the areas of technology and building maintenance. Keith Milliken made a motion to publish a resolution for a 4 mill Capital Outlay Mill Levy not to exceed 5 years. Mary Ann Parkin seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

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The board took a 15 minute break at 8:45 pm

Staffing for the 2006-07 school year and the declining enrollment was discussed.

Neal Baker made a motion to enter executive session at 8:30 pm for 20 minutes for employment recommendations. 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 7-0

The board came out of executive session at 9:55 pm

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

Nancy Reed seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0

Mary Ann Parkin made a motion to enter executive session at 10:00 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. Sheila Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

The board came out of executive session at 10:30 pm

Neal Baker made a motion to enter executive session at 10:31 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.

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

The board came out of executive session at 11:01 pm.

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There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 11:02 pm.

Sheila Anderson made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Janie Dillon seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.

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Neal Baker, Board President

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Teresa Hawkins, Clerk

Minutes are not official until approved by the board