UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #331 BOARD OF EDUCATION SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 DRAFT
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME President Jeff Samuelson called the Board of Education meeting to order on September 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office. Jeff welcomed everyone. MEMBERS PRESENT Andrea Shipley, Allen Young, Kaley Tiesmeyer, Clark Boyer, and Jeff Samuelson Absent: David Lux, Tammy Schrag ADMINISTRATION Dr. Bob Diepenbrock, superintendent; Max Clark, assistant superintendent and board clerk; Rollie Van Wyhe, asst. principal, Kingman High; Wayne Morrow, principal, Norwich Late: Bill Kelley, principal, KEMS arrived 8:00 p.m. Absent: Dennis Albright, technology coordinator; Adam Conard, KEMS asst. principal; Andy Albright, principal, KHS OTHERS Bob Morris, Katelyn Harbert, Kelly McMurphy, Christian Knipp, Chessica Garten, Taylor Durr APPROVAL OF AGENDA Andrea Shipley moved, seconded by Clark Boyer to approve the agenda as modified with corrected financial reports as handouts. Vote
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PATRON’S COMMENTS There were no patron comments.
CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of the August 8, 2016 regular meeting Clerk’s/treasurer’s reports Warrants in the amount of $194,654.55 Approval of resignations None Approval of new hires Samantha Bradley as Norwich junior class sponsor Samantha Bradley as KHS Play Director Kristina Bramwell as KHS/KMS assistant cross-country coach Andrea Shipley moved, seconded by Kaley Tiesmeyer to approve the consent agenda as amended. Vote
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KHS FFA PRESENTATION & NATIONAL CONFERENCE REQUEST Chessica Garten, Ag teacher and FFA sponsor at KHS requested the board approve a request for members of FFA be allowed to attend the national conference in Indianapolis, Indiana October 19-22, 2016. Allen Young moved, seconded by Kaley Tiesmeyer to approve the request for FFA members to attend the national conference with the district providing transportation and sponsor expense of registration and hotel room not to exceed $1400.00. Vote
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FACILITIES Kelly McMurphy, Christian Knipp and Taylor updated the board on their planning progress for pre-bond work. They requested the board plan to make recommendations for a committee of patrons from both communities to lead the bond project. A letter of understanding from George K. Baum was presented to the board for approval. Kaley Tiesmeyer moved, seconded by Clark Boyer to approve a Letter of Understanding between the Board and George K. Baum as Bond Company for this project. Vote
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2016-2017 STRATEGIC SUCCESS PLAN UPDATE The Strategic Success Plan was discussed at some length previous meetings earlier this year. The items discussed for updating and including in the Plan were added and further discussion was held. Andrea Shipley moved, seconded by Allen Young to approve the Strategic Success Plan as presented for the 2016-17 school year. Vote
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SITE COUNCILS Dr. Diepenbrock recommended approval of each building site council and the district site council as presented. Allen Young moved, seconded by Andrea Shipley to approve the building site council memberships as presented. Vote
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SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT It was reported there is continuing study of the equity and fairness of special education financial assessments within the cooperative. The gifted portion of the assessment to districts is an area of concern. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Administrators provided written reports to the board. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Dr. Bob Diepenbrock, superintendent, presented information on the following: • Overtime update was given • Staff inservice will be Monday, September 19 and will include school safety and response training, Wonders for K-5, and Career Cruising for 6-12 • Update on auction of district house will be October 29, 2016 • KESA training updates • Minor bus mishap- bus misjudged distance between parked pickup and broke a tail light on a pickup in a driveway • Enrichment Foundation update and reminder of October 1st Extravaganza • Municipal court community service proposal from city attorney was shared and will gather more information and details
EXECUTIVE SESSION Andrea Shipley moved, seconded by Kaley Tiesmeyer to go into executive session for matters of non-elected personnel and student matters to protect the privacy interests of the individuals to be discussed. Superintendent was invited in. Return will be at 8:30 PM. Vote
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Those attending: Andrea Shipley, Jeff Samuelson, Allen Young, Kaley Tiesmeyer, Clark Boyer and Dr. Bob Diepenbrock OTHER ACTIONS AS REQUIRED None SITE COUNCIL MEETINGS KES/KMS October 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Norwich School October 10, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. KHS October 10, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Kaley Tiesmeyer Jeff Samuelson Clark Boyer
NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting will be October 10, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Norwich School. ADJOURN MEETING The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. President Clerk
October 10, 2016
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