August 10th BOE Minutes

JEFFERSON COUNTY NORTH SCHOOLS
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 339
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF USD 339
HELD ON AUGUST 10, 2009, AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE
WINCHESTER, KANSAS

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of USD 339 was called to order by Ron Langston, President, at 7:33 p.m. on August 10, 2009 at the district office in Winchester, KS.

Also present were Bill Reed, Sharon Porter, Tony Domann, Jim Bodenheimer, Keith Ostrander, Karen Edmonds, Gary Bedigrew, Brandan Giltner, Tim Marshall and Susan Coppinger.

Keith Ostrander made a motion to approve the following consent agenda with addendums: F. Approval of the August 10, 2009 bills Warrant No. 11148 – 11154 = $3,512.13; New Business, item B1. Resignation; New Business, F. Gifts/Donations to schools

Approval of the agenda

Approval of the minutes of the July 13, 2009 regular meeting

 Approval of the minutes of the July 27 , 2009 special meeting

 Approval of the July 24, 2009 bills Warrant No. 11023 – 11029 = $4,549.46

Approval of the August 10, 2009 payroll Warrant No. 11030 – 11050 and Direct 

Deposit No. 11575 - 11593 = $62,667.97F. Approval of the August 10, 2009 bills 

Warrant No. 11051 - 11147 = $185,712.44

Motion seconded by Jim Bodenheimer. Motion carried 7 - 0.

There were no additional written communications.

Karen Edmonds presented the Keystone Learning Services report.

Denise Jennings arrived at 7:37 p.m.

Tim Marshall presented the Superintendent’s report which included looking at idle funds investment methods other than pledged securities; an update on out-of-district transportation of students; an update on the football field lights and goal posts; enrollment numbers seem to be holding steady with new students numbering about the same as departing students. Dr. Marshall also discussed the possibility of installing fencing and/or a gate at the north drive on the northeast corner of the high school to cut down on traffic behind the grandstand and to eliminate a ticket taker. He also discussed the sale of the blue 2002 Chevy van to Keystone Learning Services.

Transportation: Mr. Giltner reported that buses will be inspected on Tuesday, August 11; all routes are balanced with approximately an hour of travel time. Drivers will get their route assignments and call parents prior to the start of school.policy updates DC, GAAB, GAOE, GARI, GCIA,IIBGA, MA, JGECA, KN and GAOC. Jim Bodenheimer made a motion to approve as presented the recommended

Old Business:

(KASB Policies) Dr. Marshall presented as 2nd Read KASB recommended annual 

 policy changes. Motion seconded by Sharon Porter. Motion carried 7 – 0.

(2009-10 Budget Review) The 2009-2010 budget was reviewed by Veryl Peter, KSDE, and John Appel, CPA, BTC, PA and we were able to transfer an additional $8,522 from the local option budget to Special Education and reduce the mill levy slightly. The hearing notice was published and the hearing will be held on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

New Business:

(SQE membership) USD 339 received an invitation to join the School for Quality Education, Inc. It was the consensus of the Board to decline the invitation at this time.

(Personnel) Bill Reed made a motion at 8:06 p.m. to go into executive session with the Superintendent and administration, for 10 minutes, to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel in order to protect the privacy interest of the individual(s) to be discussed. Motion seconded by Keith Ostrander. Motion carried 7 – 0.

Langston called the meeting back into regular session at 8:16 p.m.

(Resignation) Keith Ostrander made a motion to accept the resignation of Boyd Hutchinson, High School Assistant Track coach, as presented. Motion seconded by Sharon Porter. Motion carried 7 – 0.

(Classified Salary Ranges) Tony Domann made a motion to approve the minimum salaries for classified positions and substitute classified positions as presented. Motion seconded by Jim Bodenheimer. Motion carried 7 – 0.

Sharon Porter made a motion to approve a salary increase for Jim Aspinwall in the amount of fifty cents per hour effective with the next payroll period. Motion seconded by Jim Bodenheimer. Motion carried 7 – 0.

(Supplemental Contracts) Keith Ostrander made a motion to approve the supplemental contract positions for SY09-10 as presented, with the addition of Stephanie Newell as High School assistant volleyball coach. Motion seconded by Tony Domann. Motion carried 7 -0.

(Contracts) Tony Domann made a motion to approve signed contracts as presented. Motion seconded by Sharon Porter. Motion carried 7 – 0.

(Gifts/Donations) Dr. Marshall discussed gifts, donations and advertising in the schools. Karen Edmonds, Jim Bodenheimer and Sharon Porter will serve on a committee with Dr. Marshall to discuss the issues and report back to the Board.

(Misc. Items) Members were reminded of the district picnic on Friday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m. at the EMS and the budget hearing on Monday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m.

Langston adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.