Solomon USD #393Regular Meeting

Solomon USD #393Regular Meeting

Solomon HS LibrarySeptember 15, 2015

7:00 p.m.Solomon, Ks. 67480

Members Present: Brad Homman, President, Tallie Baetz, Vice President, Todd Brungardt, Carrie Herbel, Andrea McCook, Denise Miller, Justin Zerbe Administration and Staff Present: Justin Coup, Superintendent, Dustin Dooley, 7 – 12 Principal, Dean Ann Zsamba, Clerk of the Board Guests: Delores Homman, Juanita Gabrillo, Kim Cline, Debbie Homman, Tina Jeffery; New teacher - Joy Allison, Michala Jamison, Raegan Jeffery, Bonnie Schamberger, Chesney Tobisch, Caroline Shumar.

President Brad Homman called the regular meeting of USD #393 Board of Education to order at 7:00 PM. The pledge of allegiance was recited and Todd Brungardt read the district mission statement. Superintendent Coup amended the agenda by removing Lindsay Hartman as school nurse and adding Mary Herring to be named to that position. Justin Zerbe moved to approve the agenda as amended. Carrie Herbel seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 – 0. Superintendent Coup presented a certificate from the Dickinson County Relay for Life recognizing the SES for raising $714.81 from their Relay Recess activity in the Spring. Mr. Coup introduced some of the new staff members who have joined USD #393 this year. Joy Allison, 3rd Grade, Michalea Jamison, Art/Volleyball Coach, Raegan Jeffery, KG and Jr.High Girls Basketball and Volleyball Coach, Bonnie Schamberger, Part Time Vocal Music, Chesney Tobisch, 9th & 10th English, Forensics, Debate, Publications, Yearbook and Stuco, Caroline Shumar, 4th Grade. Don Long and Steve Tiernane were unable to attend due to the JV football game. The board welcomed them to USD #393 Solomon. Staff left the meeting following introductions. Justin Zerbe moved to approve all bills and vouchers as presented. Superintendent Coup advised that the payment to Salina Area Special Education Coop had already been paid and the next payment will be in October. Denise Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 – 0. President Brad Homman advised that the consent agenda included the minutes for August 10, 2015, approval of substitute teachers, approval of grants: Discover MyPlate - $1,050, two Power Panther Professional Grants totaling $200, Family Food, Fun and Fitness - $250.00. Denise Miller moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Andrea McCook seconded the motion. 7 -0.

Superintendent Coup reported the Strategic Planning Meeting went very well. He advised that several of the classroom projectors have reached their life expectancy and are in the process of being replaced. PestingerHeating and Air Conditioning Co.is currently inspecting and addressing needs for the HVAC system. In the next few months he will be providing the board with quotes for carpet repair and or replacement in selected classrooms. Discussion followed. Superintendent Coup stated that insurance committee members are Ted Long, Meaghan Kilgore, Lori Brubaker, Chesney Tobisch, Dean Ann Zsamba and himself. He encouraged all board members to attend the KSDE Fall Conference at Webster Conference Center on October 1 as well as the KASB Convention in Wichita in December. Mr. Coup reviewed the current district enrollment, currently 312. This is an increase of 19 students over this time last year. He will have more information on state test scores at the next board meeting. Discussion followed.

Mrs. Worcester’s written report was reviewed. She is attending at MANDT training today and was unable to attend the board meeting.

Dustin Dooley, 7-12 principal stated that the year is off to a great start. I-Pads have been redistributed. Mrs. Gray and the FBLA students have taken over the concession stand duties. Mrs. Silverman has taken the publication students to KWU to observe photography and editing principles. Athletics are off to a good start. He advised that he will begin Evaluations this week. SHS students have been invited to attend the College Fair at Abilene High School. 45 colleges will be in attendance. Homecoming has been moved from October 2 to October 9 to better accommodate the girls volleyball schedule. Mr. Dooley reviewed information from recent ACT test results and advised that state assessment scores will be available October 1. Discussion followed.

Brad Homman, Recreation Commission Representative advised that the recreation commission met on Wednesday. Flag football sign up is under way and the parents volleyball meeting is Tuesday evening. There will be a Halloween Celebration in the park. More information will be available later. He advised that the recreation commission has pledged funds to the proposed LED sign project to be discussed later.

The Parents As Teachers written report was reviewed.

IT Facilitator Marc Schardein’s written report was reviewed. Discussion followed. As I-Pads are repaired, unlocked and ready for service, they will be assigned to the lower elementary grades.

Justin Zerbe moved to accept Amy Meysenberg’s resignation as school nurse. Carrie Herbel seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 – 0.

Superintendent Coup recognized Delores Homman for her 41 years of service to the district. Delores has driven a bus and recently also worked in the lunchroom. President Homman and all members of the board also thanked her for her years of dedication to the students of our district. Delores will be recognized publically at the Ellinwood Football game half time activities. Mrs. Homman asked board members to consider developing a retirement benefit for long term bus drivers.

Justin Zerbe moved to hire Mary Herring for the school nurse position; Zachary Martin, Route Driver, Track Coaches – KjeilNordgren, Head Track Coach, Assistants, Caleb Smith, Michala Jamison, Stephanie Martin and Steve Tiernan. Tallie Baetz seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 – 0.

Superintendent Coup reviewed the current sick leave donation plan with board members. Discussion followed. Currently, if a classified employee has 30 days of accumulated sick leave, they may donate up to 5 days to a classified employee that has exhausted all of their sick leave. Discussion followed. Certified staff members have a mirror policy that allows them to donate to certified employees. Discussion followed. No action was taken.

Superintendent Coup reviewed the August 25 board training. Discussion followed. The Strategic Planning Meeting was also discussed. Five identified goals/target areas were discussed. These areas will be focused on at the next meeting on September 22, 2015. Areas are: Recruit, Retain, Train, and Recognize Solomon Staff members; Develop a long term technology plan; Explore options to provide an early childhood program in the district; Increase Student Achievement; Increase community and parental communication and involvement in the district. Board members were asked to choose one target area to lead the discussion at the meeting. Discussion followed.

Brad Homman reported that the Solomon Recreation Commission is proposing that an LED Message Sign be purchased and placed on Hiway 40 at the City Park. Discussion followed. They have pledged $500 towards the completion of this project. A committee will be formed from members of the local public entities and interested community people. Discussion followed. Hunter McMillen, Solomon City Mayor entered the meeting at 8:20 PM. He advised that the city council discussed the project at their meeting and pledged 1500 – 2000 towards this project. Discussion followed. Todd Brungardt moved that the school district pledge $1000 for a Joint LED Sign Project. Andrea McCook seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 – 0. More information will be available at a later meeting.

At 8:32 PM, Carrie Herbel moved to take a break and go into executive session at 8:40 PM to discuss matters of non-elected personnel to protect the privacy of those being discussed and to include all members of the board of education and administration for a period of 15 minutes. Todd Brungardt seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 – 0. The board returned to general session at 8:55 PM. Carrie Herbel moved to go into executive session for a period of 15 minutes to discuss matters of non-elected personnel and to include all members of the board and the administration. Todd Brungardt seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 – 0. The board returned to general session at 9:10 PM. Carrie Herbel moved to go into executive session for a period of 20 minutes to discuss matters of non-elected personnel and to include all members of the board of education and administration. Todd Brungardt seconded the motion. Motion carried. 7 – 0. The board returned to general session at 9:30 PM. Future meeting dates were reviewed – September 22 Strategic Planning Meeting, Parent Teacher Meetings – September 21 and 23, No School September 24 and September 25 and October 12 Board of Education Meeting. With no further business to conduct, Todd Brungardt moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 PM.

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Brad Homman, PresidentDean Ann Zsamba, Clerk of the Board

The next regular meeting of USD #393 Board of Education will be held on Monday, October 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the high school library.