USD 376 Board of Education
Regular Meeting
September 12, 2016, 7:00 p.m.
Library, SterlingHigh School, Rice County, KS
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Members Present Ken Brown, Brian Foster, Michael Gray, Craig Mans, Jon Oden, Jaret Wohler.
Others PresentSuperintendent Fred Dierksen, Clerk Susan Crosby,Bill Anderson, Brennan Riffel,Wendy Calderwood, Tina Wohler, Sandy Skucius, Kristi Wilson, Debbie Wiens, Brett Oden, J.J. Oden, Max Fulbright, Will Dutton, Hallie McElheny, Joel White, Kyler Comley, Edward Weiner, Bethany Anderson, Maddie Wagley, Nicki Dowell, Sophie McNutt, Alexias Rose, Ethan Proffitt.
Call to OrderThe meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Ken Brown.
Approve AgendaThe agenda was approved as presented.
Educational FocusSuperintendent Dierksen introduced new faculty members, Tina Wohler, JH/HS
Counselor, and Wendy Calderwood, HS Science Teacher.
Kristi Wilson and Sandy Skucius presented information on the new policy regarding
bringing shared food items to school.
Board CommunicationsBoard members were given the opportunity to share educational comments, ideas, and
concerns.
Approve Consent AgendaMotion made by Jon Oden, seconded by Michael Grayto approve the following listing of items 2.1-2.3 as printed on the consent agenda.
2.1 Approval of August 8, 2016,minutes.
2.2 Approval of listing of claims as presented on the check register and order said claims paid. Accept the monthly financial reports and statements of USD 376 and Sterling Recreation Commission as presented.
2.3Approval of 2016-17 Substitute Teacher List.
Motion passed 6-0.
Administrator ReportsPrincipal Riffel reported on an enrollment increase of 4 students, the new treat policy, and the change from Lexia to iStation reading program.
Principal Anderson reported on dual credit courses and the correlation with college success.
Principal Anderson gave the A.D. report on the possibility of moving to 2A designation, depending on the September 20th enrollment count.
Principal Riffel gave the Curriculum report on the Sterling College literature festival and new 5th and 6th grade social studies “tech” books.
Superintendent ReportSuperintendent Dierksen reported on 2nd publication of property tax rates, attendance analysis, Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA), ACT report, and a calendar survey. He also gave updates on a recent grant award, drone exemptions, new league banners, and several ongoing building repair issues.
Executive SessionMotion made by Jaret Wohler, seconded by Craig Mans to enter executive session at 8:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel. Those in attendance shall be the Board and Superintendent. The board shall return to open session at 8:25 p.m.
Motion passed 6-0.
Open SessionThe board returned to open session at 8:25 p.m.
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Executive SessionMotion made by Jaret Wohler, seconded by Craig Mans to enter executive session at 8:25 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel. Those in attendance shall be the Board and Superintendent. The board shall return to open session at 8:40 p.m.
Motion passed 6-0.
Open SessionThe board returned to open session at 8:40 p.m.
PersonnelMotion made by Craig Mans, seconded by Brian Foster to extend a supplemental
contract to Melissa Ekart as Assistant Junior High Girls Basketball Coach for the
2016-17 school year, with proper placement on the Supplemental Pay Schedule.
Motion passed 6-0.
PersonnelMotion made by Jaret Wohler, seconded by Craig Mans to extend a supplemental contract to Tricia Schechter as Assistant 7-12 Track Coach for the 2016-17 school year, with proper placement on the Supplemental Pay Schedule.
Motion passed 6-0.
Adjourn Meeting Motion made by Michael Gray, seconded by Jaret Wohlerto adjourn the meeting at
8:43 p.m.
Motion passed 6-0.
PresidentMember
Ken BrownBrian Foster
MemberMember
Michael GrayCraig Mans
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Jon OdenJaret Wohler
______Clerk
Susan Crosby