UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #331 BOARD OF EDUCATION NOVEMBER 14, 2016 DRAFT CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME The Board of Education meeting was called to order by President Jeff Samuelson on November 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Kingman Elementary and Middle School. Jeff welcomed everyone. MEMBERS PRESENT Tammy Schrag, Allen Young, Andrea Shipley, Kaley Tiesmeyer, Clark Boyer, David Lux, Jeff Samuelson ADMINISTRATION Dr. Bob Diepenbrock, superintendent; Max Clark, assistant superintendent and board clerk; Rollie Van Wyhe, assistant principal, KHS; Bill Kelley, principal, KEMS; Wayne Morrow, principal, Norwich; Absent: Dennis Albright, Andy Albright at Learning Counsel conference; Adam Conard OTHERS Bob Morris, Christian Knipp, Kelly McMurphy, Taylor Durr, John Louis Smith, Steve Shrogren, Wayne Maass, Kyle Meireis, Nacona Fankhauser, Noah Smith, Nichole Kelley, Sydney Roe, Pam Roe, Dalayne Naillieux, Jason Naillieux, Myah Munz, Josie Albin, Kayla Roth, Owen Pearce, Kelsie Johnston, Taylor Durr, Madelyn Huhman APPROVAL OF AGENDA Andrea Shipley moved, seconded by Kaley Tiesmeyer to approve the agenda Vote

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PATRON COMMENTS None CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the October 10, 2016 regular meeting Clerk’s/treasurer’s reports Warrants in the amount of $816,013.14 Approval of Gifts and Grants $500.00 for KHS baseball from Kingman County Diversion Fund $600.00 for KHS Elevate club (formerly FCA) from KM Co Diversion Fund $900.00 for KHS KMS music department for music stand storage carts from South Central Kansas Community Foundation Approval of resignations Tara Durr as NMS cheer sponsor for 2017-18

Approval of new hires Kelsie Johnston as KHS girls’ assistant basketball coach Kristina Bramwell as KMS head girls’ track coach (from KHS asst. track) Dusty Beam as KHS assistant track coach (from KMS track coach) Dennis Albright as KHS assistant track coach David Lux moved, seconded by Andrea Shipley to approve the consent agenda Vote

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RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS QUALIFYING FOR STATE & OTHER AWARDS Students represented Kingman High School at the State Tennis meet, State Golf, State Cross Country, National JAG qualification. Sydney Roe and Kayla Roth were in tennis where Sydney finished 11th and are coached by Seth Roe. Golf team members were: Camryn Watkins, Myah Munz, Madelyn Huhman, Dallayne Naillieux, Brighton Rohlman, and coached by Kyle Meireis. His coach, Kelsie Johnston, introduced Owen Pierce as the 3A state champion in cross-country. Josie Albin also competed at state in cross-country and finished 28th. Kierra Hamilton qualified for an all expense paid trip to Washington DC to compete in the Interview part of the nationwide JAG competition but was unable to attend the board meeting. KEMS PRESENTATION Wayne Maass, middle school science teacher spoke to the board about Project Lead The Way, PLTW, and several of the projects they have been learning about electromagnets, wind energy, 3-D printing with designs in Inventor software. Two middle school students, Nacona Fankhauser and Noah Smith, assisted him. FACILITIES UPDATE Representatives from Landmark Architects and Knipp Services provided an update of proposed projects to consider. Evaluation of roofs and how many years could be reasonably expected on all buildings. Also discussed preliminary suggestions for restroom improvement, mechanical and HVAC upgrades. These areas are of the most imminent concern. It was recommended that a blue ribbon committee schedule and tour one building per night and select three dates for tours. Each tour should take at least two hours to look, ask questions and gather information. TOUR OF KINGMAN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL FACILITY Board members toured the facility and viewed areas in major need of repair or replacement. The gym floor where tile used to be is still an area of concern with moisture and buckling which is worsening and has expanded to the sideline on the north at midcourt. Restrooms are in desperate need of renovation, HVAC units are failing and lockers in the middle school east hallway need to be replaced, as do lockers in dressing rooms.

STRATEGIC SUCCESS PLAN & KESA UPDATES Reviewed “crosswalk” plan for the district Strategic Success Plan and the Kansas State Board of Education approved accreditation model. SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT Andrea Shipley attended the meeting and reported the most pressing issue is how fiscal assessments for maintaining gifted programs in districts are determined. Additionally, several personnel issues were discussed. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Administrators provided written reports to the board. David Lux requested that KEMS include unpaid fees in the monthly report to the board. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Dr. Bob Diepenbrock, superintendent, presented information on the following: • Overtime updates • Staff Inservice was Oct. 17th & Oct. 28th at Norwich & October 31st at Kingman • Reminded board about the KASB annual meeting in Wichita on Dec. 2-4, 2016 • Real estate auction Oct. 29th, there were no bidders – board needs to decide what is next to move forward with clearing the lot. Consensus of board was to advertise on website and continue trying to sell. • Aerospace Engineering field trip update – flight to Ponca City • Shared information on his participation on AdvanceEd external accreditation team visit to school in Oklahoma City. • Reported details on a needed Server replacement and disaster recovery solution recommendations EXECUTIVE SESSION Andrea Shipley moved, seconded by David Lux to go into executive session to discuss matters of non-elected personnel and matters affecting a student to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed. Superintendent was invited in with return at 9:35 p.m. after a 5-minute break. Vote

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Those attending: Allen Young, Jeff Samuelson, Andrea Shipley, Tammy Schrag, Kaley Tiesmeyer, Clark Boyer, David Lux, and Dr. Bob Diepenbrock David Lux moved, seconded by Andrea Shipley to go into executive session to discuss matters of non-elected personnel and matters affecting a student to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed. Superintendent was invited in with return at 9:45 p.m. Vote

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Those attending: Allen Young, Jeff Samuelson, Andrea Shipley, Tammy Schrag, Kaley Tiesmeyer, Clark Boyer, David Lux, and Dr. Bob Diepenbrock OTHER ACTIONS AS REQUIRED David Lux moved, seconded by Andrea Shipley to approve the blue ribbon committee as discussed. Vote

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Andrea Shipley moved, seconded by Clark Boyer to approve a wrestling cooperative agreement between Norwich High School and Garden Plain High School. Vote

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Andrea Shipley moved, seconded by David Lux to approve proposal by Nex-Tech for disaster recovery and backup solution with a 36-month term at $420 per month or $15,120.00 total for the term. Vote

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Kaley Tiesmeyer moved, seconded by David Lux to approve proposal by Nex-Tech for two HP servers at a cost of $4632.48 each or a total of $9264.96 for both. Vote

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SITE COUNCIL MEETINGS KHS December 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. KEMS December 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Norwich December 12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.

David Lux Kaley Tiesmeyer Jeff Samuelson

NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting will be December 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at USD 331 District Office. ADJOURN MEETING The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. President Clerk

December 12, 2016

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