West Franklin USD 287
Regular Meeting
Board Meeting
Monday, October 9, 2006

The regular meeting of the West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held Monday, October 9, 2006, at Williamsburg School.   The following board members were present:

Neal Baker, Sheila Anderson, Janie Dillon, Randy Hermreck, Keith Milliken, Mary Ann Parkin and Nancy Reed.   Administrators and staff present were:   Superintendent Susan Myers, Board Clerk Teresa Hawkins, Curriculum Director Andy Azwell, Principal Mike Dorst, Principal Susan Wildeman, Principal Rick Smith, Principal Eric Koppes, Principal Robert Allen, Transportation Director Richard Adler, and Maintenance Supervisor Jerry Engel.   Others present:   Ann Driver, Diana Macoubrie, Judy Simpson, Elston Horne, Jon Horne, David Staley, Becky Macklin, Donna Tipton, Robyn Spielman, Thane Bush, Stephanie Bush, Chet Hermreck, David Stover, Julianna Stover, Justin Houk, Amanda Stinebaugh, Kelley Shepherd, Frances Coppoc, Dee Short, Lou Coppoc, Jed Hermreck, Kristi Hermreck, George Harris Jr., Chris Reekie, Lila Reekie, Marc Roberts, Christi Crowley, Connie Wadkins, Roger Driver, Jeff Piersol, Travis Altic, Lowell Anderson, Troy Ifland, Merritta Combs, Pattie Piersol, Cindy Lewis, Juanita Sleichter, Leon Wildeman, Vickie Short, Kim Burroughs, Lance Burroughs, Justin Houk, Jennifer Houk, Connie Ophns, Travis Blackwell, Mary Schleicher, Virginia Cook, and Russell Hermreck.

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

Principal Susan Wildeman escorted those present on a tour of the Williamsburg facilities.

The Board reconvened at 7:25 pm following the tour.

Two audience members, Kim Burroughs and Lou Coppoc, asked to speak.   The board listened to comments from both concerning the future plans for the district.

 No amendments were made to the agenda.

Minutes from previous meetings and bills were presented and questions were answered.

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

Reports:

Principal Susan Wildeman: Had nothing further to add after the information she provided during the facility tour.

Principals Mike Dorst, Rick Smith, Eric Koppes, and Robert Allen:   Had nothing to report

Curriculum Director Andew Azwell: Had nothing to report 

Superintendent Dr. Susan Myers:   Had nothing to report 

Williamsburg Site Council: Connie Wadkins reported that the site council meets monthly, on the Wednesday after the school board meeting, at 5:30 pm.     Some of their members have attended a Breaking Ranks Conference and a KASB meeting in Ottawa.   She also reported that the site council provides snacks for the students on testing days and shared a few of the projects they have been discussing.

Williamsburg Successful Practice: Roger Driver presented a demonstration on the “Clickers” used in his classroom.   The board members were all involved in the demonstration by answering questions using their clickers.  Mr. Driver showed the immediate feedback both he and the students receive.   He shared how using the clickers has helped the students learn while having fun.

Mary Ann Parkin was called away for a family emergency at 8:00 pm.

The Board took a 10 minute break at 8:15pm

Action Items:

Travel Request: Angelle Higbie requested Permission to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Oct 24-29.   Merritta Combs requested permission to attend the National FCCLA Cluster Conference in St. Louis on Nov 17 & 18.   Participation is both trips is elective.   The expenses are only for the advisors.   Susan Wildeman requested to attend the Kansas Association of Elementary School Principals Fall Conference in Wichita on Nov. 7-9   Nancy Reed made a motion to accept all travel requests.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-1 

Insurance Renewal:   Dr. Myers presented the board with the cost of coverage for the 2006-07 school year.   She explained the umbrella portion of the policy and the cost.   She also reported the insurance agent had suggested the umbrella portion be dropped due to fact the premium is too high for the amount of coverage.   The insurance agent had assured Dr. Myers there was enough coverage without the umbrella.   The district could possibly get the umbrella portion back next year with a different company (EMC).   Randy Hermreck made a motion to approve the insurance policy without the umbrella.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

Discussion:

District Mowing & Lawn Care:

Last year’s mowing bids and the bid specs were reviewed.   The building principals shared their feelings on the current lawn care.   The current lawn care procedure, along with some different possibilities for next year were discussed.   Dr. Myers will compile information for the board with projected data on salaries and equipment condition.

Personnel:

Executive Session:

It was determined that executive session was not necessary. 

Employment Recommendations:

Nancy Reed made a motion to accept the following employment & supplemental recommendations and adjourn the meeting: 

Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.

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Neal Baker, Board President                                                                                                                                 

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Teresa Hawkins, Clerk                                     

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