KELLOGGSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting/Public Forum – October 27, 2014
Report No. 14-50
CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES OF
MEETING Regular Meeting – October 13, 2014
ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Anderson, Mr. Pomorski, Mrs. Reidzans, Mrs. Sellers, Mr. Skinner, Jr., Mrs. Tanis, and Mrs. Ward
Also present: Samuel L. Wright, Superintendent
Employees and Visitors
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
President Pomorski called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board and Visitors recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
NEXT REGULARYLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS
The next regularly scheduled board meetings will be held:
October 27, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m. Public Forum @ High School
November 10, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center
November 24, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center
December 08, 2014 @ 7:00 p.m. Board of Education Center
COMMUNICATIONS - None
VISITORS
President Pomorski welcomed visitors.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Consent Agenda
It was moved by Mrs. Ward, seconded by Mr. Pomorski, to approve Consent Agenda items 14-38, 14-39, 14-40, and 14-41.
Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 MOTION CARRIED
14-38 Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from 09/22/14
14-39 Approval of Personnel Report
14-40 Approval of Teacher Tenure List
14-41 Approval of Field Trip Plan for 2014-15
FOR ACTION
A. Approval of Goal Committees
It was moved by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mrs. Sellers, to approve the 2014-15 Goal Committee assignments as presented.
Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 MOTION CARRIED
B. Approval of 2013-14 Audit
The district’s CPA firm, Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, P.C., performed the annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014. Mr. Wright and Mrs. Ricketson presented the results of their findings and the financial stability of the district.
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It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Sellers, to approve the audit as presented.
Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 MOTION CARRIED
FOR PROPOSAL
A. Proposal: Best Practices Resolution
The State School Act 22f appropriates $75,000,000 to provide $50 per pupil allocation for the 2014-15 school year. Mr. Wright explained that Kelloggsville is eligible for approximately $106,750 (2,235 x $50) if seven (7) out of the nine (9) items are attained. He shared that there are two areas that KPS would not be able to meet; implement a comprehensive guidance and counseling program, and offer K-8 students 1 credit worth of non-English learning experience. This proposal will be placed on the 10/27/14 agenda as a consent item.
FOR INFORMATION
A. Report: First Student Count - - Enrollment
The first student count day was held on 10/01/14. Mr. Wright highlighted that the projection for the 2014-15 school year was 2,100 students while the actual enrollment on count day was 2,135 - - an increase of 35 students over projection. Even though numbers were slightly higher than anticipated, the trend still indicates a decrease overall from the previous years, especially at the elementary level. Numbers at the MS and especially at the HS were higher than anticipated which helped to increase this year’s revenue.
B. Report: 6th Grade Camp
Mr. Alcorn reported on the successful camping experience 6th grade students had at Camp Manitou-Lin October 6-8. 104 students had the opportunity to experience a variety of camping activities including canoeing, archery, and zip line. Mr. Alcorn shared a letter which expressed appreciation to the Board for their financial support in helping to fund this experience for our students.
C. Report: HS/MS Parent-Teacher Conferences
The secondary fall parent-teacher conferences will be held on October 14 & 22 from 4:30 – 8:00 PM. Mr. Gunn shared that the formats will be the same as last year with the exception of the elementary levels holding their conferences in mid-November to allow more time for assessment data. It is hopeful that this will help accommodate schedule conflicts for parents who have students at all levels. A district-wide callout will be sent to remind parents of the date and times.
D. Report: Bond Committee Meeting
The second bond committee meeting for 2014-15 will be held on 10/15/14 @ 5:30 PM - - Board of Education Center. Mr. Wright encouraged all to attend as we continue working in subcommittees to carry out the many tasks leading up to the February election.
OTHER MATTERS
Mr. Gunn shared the details associated with this Friday’s Homecoming events. The parade will begin at 6:00 PM from West Elementary with the football game to follow. This is an important game as the Rockets need one more win to qualify for the playoffs. HS students will have a week full of activities to participate in culminating in a dance on Saturday evening. All are invited to attend.
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INTRODUCTION OF MATTERS BY BOARD MEMBERS
- Mr. Anderson – shared that due to work commitments, he will be unable to attend the Homecoming Parade but will be attending the game;
- Mrs. Tanis – shared that she enjoyed the KIASB Dinner Meeting hosted by EGR which was a very informative presentation;
- Mrs. Reidzans – also enjoyed the KIASB presentation which showcased how an EGR teacher is using technology to engage students and boost achievement;
- Mrs. Sellers – commended Mrs. Ricketson on her efforts with the district’s financial audit;
- Mr. Skinner – also thanked Mrs. Ricketson on a job well done with the audit and commended the staff at KHS and food service for their efforts in accommodating the increased number of students during lunch. He also encouraged everyone to contact their legislators as they are now on break so it is a good time to communicate with them. He also referenced a recent article in the GR Press sports section which had a full front page and inside article that highlighted the Varsity Football program and their season along with a section which praised the coaching efforts of Don Galster;
- Mrs. Ward – also referenced the article on the Rockets football program and Coach Galster;
- Mr. Pomorski – nothing;
ADJOURNMENT
President Pomorski adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Crystal Reidzans, Secretary Beth A. Postma
Kelloggsville Board of Education Recorder
VISITORS: Joyce Hansen, Russ Hoorn, Tammy Savage, Eric Alcorn, Terri Ricketson, Kim Stevens, Marie Groters, Suzanne Schmier, Paula Dykstra, Ron Rathlein, and Eric Schilthuis.