WEST FRANKLIN USD 287
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Wednesday, February 7, 2007

The special meeting of the West Franklin USD #287 Board of Education was held Wednesday, February 7, 2007, at the Education Center in Pomona, Kansas.     The purpose of this meeting was for KASB to present the Superintendent Search Process, evaluation of certified staff and discussion of acquisition of real property.   The following board members were present:   Neal Baker, Sheila Anderson ( 7:46 pm),  Keith Milliken, Nancy Reed, Randy Hermreck, and Janie Dillon.   Administrators present were:   Superintendent Susan Myers, Board Clerk Teresa Hawkins, Principals Eric Koppes, Rick Smith, Mike Dorst, and Susan Wildeman.   Others present were:   Elston Horne, David Staley, JR Harris, Juanita Sleichter, Matt Heim, Gene Hirt, Stacy Hower, Chuck Campfield, Sabrina Fleming, and Jim Rubick.

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

Max Heim, Kansas Association of School Boards, presented the board with information and explained the Superintendent Search Process.     KASB could conduct the search by posting the vacancy on the KASB web site, provide mailing labels to mail informational brochures, receive the applications if the school board wishes, perform the background checks, screen applications and present three to five finalists to the board.   There would be a fee of $2,500 for the comprehensive services and an additional fee of $250 if KSAB were to receive the applications.   Mr. Heim stated that an interim superintendent could also be used and they could also help with this search at no charge.    Mr. Heim answered several questions from the school board.

Nancy Reed made a motion to enter executive session at 7:26 pm for 1 hour for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed.   Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 5-0

The board came out of executive session at 8:26 pm

Neal Baker made a motion to re-enter executive session at 8:27 pm for 15 minutes for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed.   Janie Dillon seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

The board came out of executive session at 8:42 pm

Janie Dillon made a motion to re-enter executive session at 8:43 pm for 10 minutes for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed.   Keith Milliken seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

The board came out of executive session at 8:53 pm

Keith Milliken made a motion to enter executive session at 8:54 pm for 15 minutes for the purpose of preliminary discussions relating to the possibility of acquisition of real property.   Nancy Reed seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

The board came out of executive session at 9:09 pm

Neal Baker made a motion to re-enter executive session at 9:10 pm for 10 minutes for the purpose of preliminary discussions relating to the possibility of acquisition of real property.   Keith Milliken seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

The board came out of executive session at 9:20 pm

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 pm.

Neal Baker made a motion to adjourn the meeting.   Sheila Anderson seconded the motion.   Motion passed 6-0

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Neal Baker, Board President                                            

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Teresa Hawkins, Clerk   

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