Minutes of the May 12, 2010 BOE Meeting
JEFFERSON COUNTY NORTH USD NO 339
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF USD 339
HELD ON MAY 12, 2010, AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE
WINCHESTER, KANSAS
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of USD# 339 was called to order by Ron Langston at 7:30 p.m. on May 12, 2010 at the District Office in Winchester, Kansas.
Also present were Katherine Wolfe, Tony Domann, Jim Bodenheimer, Keith Ostrander, Karen Edmonds, Gary Bedigrew, Denise Jennings, Brandan Giltner, Tim Marshall, Brandi Barnhardt, Piper Wentz, Kim Tompkins, Kelly Jobbins, Cindy O’Neill, Aaron Norris, Kendra Norris, Ruth McFarland, Kevin Cox, Charlotte Cox, David Cox, Jenny Cox, Pam Erhart, Dennis Sharkey and Susan Coppinger.
Jim Bodenheimer made a motion to approve the following consent agenda with the addition of item A1. PAT Units for SY10-11 under New Business:
A. Approval of the agenda
B. Approval of the minutes of the April 12, 2010 regular meeting
C. Approval of the minutes of the April 28, 2010 special meeting
D. Approval of the April 23, 2010 bills Warrant No. 12076 - 12080 = $76,446.78
E. Approval of the May 10, 2010 Payroll Warrant No. 12081 – 12123 and Direct Deposit No. 12241 – 12317 = $282,855.56
F. Approval of the May 12, 2010 bills Warrant No. 12124 – 12188 = $55,704.67
Motion seconded by Keith Ostrander. Motion carried 6 - 0.
Communications from patrons present: Keith Ostrander made a motion at 7:34 pm to go into executive session for 10 minutes with the Superintendent and the Cox family to discuss a student(s) matter in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. Motion seconded by Jim Bodenheimer. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Ron Langston called the meeting back into regular session at 7:44 p.m.
Keith Ostrander made a motion at 7:45 pm to go into executive session for 10 minutes with the Superintendent and the Cox family to discuss a student(s) matter in order to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. Motion seconded by Jim Bodenheimer. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Ron Langston called the meeting back into regular session at 7:55 p.m. The Cox family exited the meeting.
There were no other communications from patrons present.
In addition to written communications in the Board packet, Dr. Marshall shared a thank you letter from McLouth parents sharing their students’ success at the John Dewey Learning Academy.
Karen Edmonds presented the Keystone Learning Services report.
Administration Reports:
Gary Bedigrew reported on the Character Education unified movement at the high school; the recent band trip to Colorado; Seniors end-of-year schedule; state Forensics results; the 2nd annual Vocal and Forensics Showcase; and DVL, Regional and State track meets. He also shared the high school course description handbook and the high school brochure prepared for the recent realtor tour.
Denise Jennings reported on Kindergarten Round-Up activities; Middle School Mass Band event; a team of 5th & 6th grade teachers from Perry-Lecompton recently visited the EMS to experience Promethean Board utilization and Middle School Science Fair. Learning opportunities included reading training with Cathy Esquibel; leadership training with Mark McBeth and a Technical Assistance Conference focusing on practices to assist schools in reaching AYP.
Brandan Giltner reported state assessments have been completed and reading and math MAP testing is underway. Rhonda Denning, Keystone Learning Services, assisted with alternate assessment scores input; David Barnes, KSDE, came on May 3rd to monitor test practices at the EMS.
Safety was the focus of April transportation meetings with evacuation drills completed and: “Danger Zones” materials presented.
Middle school track season and end-of-year activities/dates were reviewed.
Dr. Marshall reported that the Keystone superintendents met with Bill Sailors from the Center for Innovative School Leadership, to discuss a study on how Keystone districts could cooperate on services to reduce operating costs; a political action committee called E-PAC which supports pro public education candidates. He also reviewed proposed policy changes and the proposed tax and finance package approved by the House & Senate awaiting Gov. Parkinson’s approval. Base state aid per pupil will remain at the current $4012, but estimated enrollment numbers for USD 339 next school year indicate a significant drop in numbers.
Old Business:
(KASB Spring Regional) Karen Edmonds reported on the Region I meeting at ACCHS, Effingham.
(Realtor Open House) Denise Jennings reported on the recent Realtor Open House on May 10th. Although attendance was small, the event was well received and realtors left with much valuable information about the JCN school district.
(Negotiations/Personnel) Item tabled until a later date.
New Business:
( Handbooks) Gary Bedigrew reviewed the high school handbook with changes. Karen Edmonds made a motion to approve the high school handbook as presented with changes. Motion seconded by Katherine Wolfe. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Denise Jennings and Brandan Giltner reviewed the elementary/middle school handbook with changes. Keith Ostrander made a motion to approve the elementary/middle school handbook as presented with changes. Motion seconded by Karen Edmonds. Motion carried 6 – 0.
(Parents As Teachers) Karen Edmonds made a motion to approve the contract for one full unit of Parents As Teachers services from the Keystone Learning Services for the 2010 – 2011 school year. Motion seconded by Keith Ostrander. Motion carried 4 – 2.
(Natural Gas Consortium) Karen Edmonds made a motion to approve the member participation agreement between USD 339, Jefferson County North, and KASB Kansas Joint Utilities Management Program (KJUMP), effective July 1, 2010, for obtaining natural gas. Motion seconded by Keith Ostrander. Motion carried 6 – 0.
(Graduation) Board representatives for high school graduation will be Karen Edmonds, Ron Langston and Jim Bodenheimer. Middle school promotion representatives will be Ron Langston and Katherine Wolfe. Karen Edmonds will serve as the board representative for Kindergarten graduation.
(Personnel) Keith Ostrander made a motion at 9:02 p.m. to go into executive session for 20 minutes with the Superintendent only present to discuss personnel in order to protect the privacy of the individual(s) to be discussed. Motion seconded by Jim Bodenheimer. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Ron Langston called the meeting back into regular session at 9:22 p.m.
Jim Bodenheimer made a motion at 9:23 p.m. to go into executive session for 10 minutes with the Superintendent only present to discuss personnel in order to protect the privacy of the individual(s) to be discussed. Motion seconded by Keith Ostrander. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Ron Langston called the meeting back into regular session at 9:33 p.m.
(Non-Renewal Resolution) Karen Edmonds made a motion to adopt a resolution for final action on non-renewal of the teaching contract of Kimberly Tompkins for the 2010-2011 school year. Motion seconded by Tony Domann. Motion carried 5 – 1.
(Retirement Request) Karen Edmonds made a motion to accept, as presented, Dr. Marshall’s request for retirement effective 30 June, 2010 and release from the second year of his current contract. Motion seconded by Tony Domann. Motion carried 6 – 0.
(Contracts) Keith Ostrander made a motion to approve contracts for Tim Marshall, Gary Bedigrew, Brandan Giltner and Denise Jennings for the 2010 – 2011 school year as presented. Motion seconded by Tony Domann. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Karen Edmonds made a motion to extend a contract to Robert Clinton for summer Driver Education classroom instruction and Rick McFarland for summer Driver Education field experience. Motion seconded by Katherine Wolfe. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Keith Ostrander made a motion to extend a supplemental contract to Ashton McMillan as High School Volleyball Assistant Coach for SY2010-2011. Motion seconded by Karen Edmonds. Motion carried 6 - 0.
(Misc. Items) Contact information for Board members was correct and current.
Ron Langston adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
