Minutes of the June 14, 2010 BOE Meeting
JEFFERSON COUNTY NORTH USD NO 339
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF USD 339
HELD ON JUNE 14, 2010, AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE
WINCHESTER, KANSAS
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of USD# 339 was called to order by President, Ron Langston at 6:03 p.m. on June 14, 2010 at the District Office in Winchester, Kansas.
Also present were Katherine Wolfe, Tony Domann, Karen Edmonds, Keith Ostrander, Jim Bodenheimer, Denise Jennings, Brandan Giltner, Tim Marshall and Susan Coppinger.
Jim Bodenheimer made a motion to approve the following consent agenda with the addition of Item I, Approval of the June 14, 2010 Bills Warrant No. 12311 – 12316 = $2235.85 and the addition of New Business Item A1, Approval of outside agency contracts:
A. Approval of the agenda
B. Approval of the minutes of the May 10, 2010 regular meeting
C. Approval of the May 20, 2010 Bills Warrant No. 12189 - 12195 = $3,425.37
D. Approval of the June 10, 2010 payroll Warrant No. 12196 – 12240 and Direct Deposit No. 12318 - 12396 = $296,624.81
E. Approval of Void Check Journal Warrant No. 12237 and No. 12229 = $-5,363.14
F. Approval of the June 10, 2010 payroll Warrant No. 12241 and 12242 = $5,111.43
G. Approval of the June 14, 2010 Bills Warrant No. = $79,162.78
Motion seconded by Karen Edmonds. Motion carried 6 - 0.
Karen Edmonds presented the Keystone Learning Services report.
Administration Reports:
There were no building administrator reports; written reports were included in the Board packet.
Gary Bedigrew arrived at the meeting at 6:09 p.m.
Denise Jennings reported that the EMS marquee needs some repairs and she would like to upgrade to electronic signage. Mr. Babcock will assist with the specs and vendor. MS Pep Club candy bar sales will support the project.
Dr. Marshall encouraged Board members and Site Council members to attend the KASB Community Education Forum on Thursday, June 24th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Oskaloosa School District Multi-Purpose Room.
He also recommended that the Academic Banquet be held at The Barn this year.
It was the consensus of the Board to advertise for a half-time elementary vocal music teacher for the next school year.
Dr. Marshall reported that our end of the year cash position continues to look strong as we await word from the State on our final equalization aid payments and we will look closely at end of year fund transfers and expenditures.
Old Business:
(Negotiations) Tony Domann made a motion at 6:18 p.m. to go into executive session for 10 minutes with Dr. Marshall and Mrs. Jennings to discuss negotiations in order to protect the public interest in negotiating a fair and equitable contract. Motion seconded by Katherine Wolfe. Motion carried 6 – 0.
Ron Langston called the meeting back into regular session at 6:28 p.m.
(Baseball Field Lights) There was no action taken on this item.
New Business:
(WTI Transportation Agreement) Keith Ostrander made a motion to approve as presented the transportation agreement between USD 339, USD 338 and USD 340 for the Washburn Technology Institute bus route for SY10-11. Motion seconded by Jim Bodenheimer. Motion carried 6 – 0.
(KASB membership/LAF) Keith Ostrander made a motion to retain membership in KASB for SY2010-11 and to renew the Legal Assistance Fund with KASB for SY2010-11. Motion seconded by Katherine Wolfe. Motion carried 6 – 0.
(Jefferson County Health Department) Katherine Wolfe made a motion to accept the Jefferson County Health Department contract for nursing services for SY2010-11 as presented. Motion seconded by Karen Edmonds. Motion carried 6 – 0.
(Staff & Activity Handbooks) Dr. Marshall presented as 1st Read the 2010-11 Certified, Classified and Interscholastic Activities Handbooks.
(Schools for Quality Education) Due to lack of a motion, there was not action on this item.
(Milk Bids) Karen Edmonds made a motion to accept the bid of Roberts Dairy for firm pricing on milk and juice products for the 2010-2011 school year. Motion seconded by Jim Bodenheimer. Motion carried 6 – 0.
(Student Fees SY10-11) Karen Edmonds made a motion to approve SY10-11 breakfast and lunch meal prices, milk prices, student enrollment fees, activity ticket fees, band instrument fees and Extended School Learning Program fees as presented. Motion seconded by Katherine Wolfe. Motion carried 6 – 0.
(Personnel) There was no action or need for an executive session.
(Contract) Keith Ostrander made a motion to extend a contract to Cheryl Page for Middle School Cheer Sponsor for SY2010-11. Motion seconded by Karen Edmonds. Motion carried
6 – 0.
(Outstanding Bills) Keith Ostrander made a motion to authorize the Clerk of the Board to pay any outstanding bills as of June 30, 2010, in order to close the fiscal year. Motion seconded by Jim Bodenheimer. Motion carried
6 – 0.
Ron Langston adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m. to re-convene at 7:00 p.m.
Keith Ostrander left the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
Ron Langston called the meeting back into regular session at 7:02 p.m.
Dr. Marshall introduced Dr. Bill Majors, who facilitated a boardsmanship and training session.
Jim Bodenheimer was called out of the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
(Misc. Items) There were no miscellaneous items.
Ron Langston adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
