Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton
BOARD OF EDUCATION
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 322
Pottawatomie County, Kansas
MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9, 2014 REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mike Handley, Board President, called the June 9th regular meeting to order at 7:00PM in the district office.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Present:
Nueva Bean-Smith Mark Kopp
Mike Handley Randy Kufahl
Dennis Hermreck Darlene Niehues
Paul Zidek
Others Present: Superintendent Dr. Fred Marten, Clerk Janell Schmidt, Principal Linda Roggenkamp, Adam McDaniel, Darrin Reith, Anne Suther, Jeff Hutfles, Mike Wilhelm, Judy Glessner
II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Kufahl motioned to add NB1a Recognition of OHS Diploma, NB4a Supplemental Resignation and NB4b Summer Technology Assistance and to approve the agenda as amended. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
III. REPORTS
1. Superintendent/Onaga High Principal Report; Dr. Fred Marten
§ Dr. Marten welcomed incoming Superintendent Adam McDaniel. This is Dr. Marten’s official last board meeting.
§ North Gym Floor – Dr. Marten has contacted two companies to get quotes on floor refinishing. Neither is available this summer. One company would be available when we are done with VB. Proposed cost is $15,000 without the center graphic. Dennis noted that the center graphic being provided by the memorial will depend on the cost. Paul indicated that the gym floor repair appears to be more cosmetic and that he prefers to see the track repaired. It was the consensus of the board to proceed with refinishing the north gym floor.
§ SY15 Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner – It was the consensus of the board to host the Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner again.
§ Budget Workshop – Clerk Schmidt and Superintendent McDaniel are registered to attend the KSDE budget workshop on 6/26/14.
2. Onaga Elementary School Principal’s Report; Linda Roggenkamp
§ Written Report
3. Technology Report; Darrin Reith
§ Written Report
§ Seven SmartBoards have been received and will be installed at the elementary school.
4. Board Reports
§ Mike Handley asked for copies of the 13-14 board adopted goals for review. No discussion was held.
§ Mike Handley asked Dr. Marten about the brake for the new driver education van. Dr. Marten said he is researching where to buy an aftermarket brake kit. Before he leaves he will purchase a brake kit and see if Ag & Auto can install it. The summer driver education program has been using the Taurus car.
§ Randy Kufahl reports that the commons area has ceiling tiles that need replaced.
5. Insurance Policy Renewal
§ Jeff Hutfles of SBS Insurance reviewed the 14-15 insurance policies and premiums with the Board. The Workers Compensation policy is recommended to be changed from EMC ($11,000 increase) to Accident Fund ($3,000 increase).
6. Reading Recovery 2013-2014 School Year; Written Report by Lisa Trostle
7. Site Council Minutes 3/27/14
IV. BILLS AND TREASURER’S REPORT
Niehues moved to approve the bills and May 2014 Treasurer’s Report as presented. Kopp seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
V. PATRON INPUT
§ None
VI. STAFF INPUT
§ None
VII. OLD BUSINESS
1. Negotiations; Executive Session
Kufahl moved to go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss negotiations and to protect the district’s right to the confidentiality of its negotiation position and the public interest. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Board was in closed session with Dr. Marten from 7:35-7:45PM.
Handley moved to return to executive session for an additional 10 minutes to continue discussing negotiations. Kufahl seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Board was in closed session with Dr. Marten from 7:45-7:55PM.
Handley moved to return to executive session for an additional 5 minutes to continue discussing negotiations. Kufahl seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Board was in closed session with Dr. Marten from 7:55-8PM.
Handley moved to return to executive session for an additional 5 minutes to continue discussing negotiations. Kufahl seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Board was in closed session with Dr. Marten from 8-8:05PM.
Handley moved to return to executive session for an additional 5 minutes to continue discussing negotiations. Kufahl seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Board was in closed session with Dr. Marten from 8:05-8:10PM. No action taken.
2. 2014-2015 School Calendar Revision
Niehues moved to change May 8, 2015 to a non-school day and to make May 1, 2015 a school day. This change coincides with the Onaga invitational track meet on May 8th. Kopp seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Bus Bid/Purchase
Zidek moved to approve the purchase of a 53 psg. bus through the Kansas Bus Purchasing Program for $76,162. Kufahl seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Roof Repair Bids
Zidek moved to approve Midwest Coating Inc. bid of $60,772.57 for repair to four sections of roof. Kopp seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Minutes
Niehues moved to approve the minutes of the May 12th regular meeting as presented. Bean-Smith seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
1a. Recognition of OHS Diploma
Kufahl moved to formally recognize Nathan Christopher Bell for his educational accomplishment in earning an Onaga High School Diploma. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
2. Fiscal Year 2013-2014 (FY14) Close Out Authorization
Bean-Smith moved to authorize Superintendent Fred Marten and/or Clerk Janell Schmidt to make transfers and pay bills as needed to close FY14. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Personnel Executive Session
Kufahl moved to enter executive session for 10 minutes to discuss nonelected personnel matters to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. Kopp seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Board was in closed session with Dr. Marten and Linda Roggenkamp from 8:25-8:35PM.
Handley moved to return to executive session for an additional 10 minutes to continue discussing nonelected personnel matters. Kufahl seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Board was in closed session with Dr. Marten and Linda Roggenkamp from 8:35-8:45PM.
Handley moved to return to executive session for an additional 10 minutes to continue discussing nonelected personnel matters. Kufahl seconded. Motion carried 7-0. The Board was in closed session with Dr. Marten from 8:45-8:55PM. No action was taken.
4. Personnel; Classified Resignation
Zidek moved to accept Mary Kay Marten’s resignation as part-time cook and to thank her for her service. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
4a. Personnel; Supplemental Resignation
Zidek moved to accept Angela Wilhelm’s resignation as OGS assistant volleyball coach. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
4b. Personnel; Summer Technology Assistance
It was the consensus of the Board for Dr. Marten to hire any extra technology help that may be needed during the summer.
5. Personnel; Part-Time Cook Position
Tabled
6. Personnel; Elementary Teacher Position
Zidek moved to hire an additional first grade teacher with review of the position after one year. Bean-Smith seconded. Motion carried 6-1 (Kufahl).
7. Personnel; High School Science
No Action
8. Personnel; Supplemental Assignments 2014-2015
Zidek moved to approve the 2014-2015 supplemental contracts as presented by administration. Niehues seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
OHS Head FB Coach Michael Wilhelm
OHS Asst. FB Coach Tim Kite
OHS Asst. FB Coach Skyler Suther
OHS Head VB Coach Anna Suther
OHS Asst. VB Coach Shari Marten
OHS Head Cross Country Coaches Jeff & Sally Miller
OHS Head Boys BB Coach Luke Baxter
OHS Asst. Boys BB Coach Skyler Suther
OHS Head Girls BB Coach Michael Wilhelm
OHS Asst. Girls BB Coach Rick Glessner
OHS Head WR Coach Tim Kite
OHS Asst. WR Coach Cody Merriman
OHS Head TR Coach David Schmidt
OHS Asst. TR Coach Judy Glessner
OHS Head Golf Coach Blake Behrens
OHS FB Cheerleading Angela Wilhelm
OHS BB Cheerleading Abbie Nider
OHS Chess Sponsor Timothy McVey
OHS Student Council Sponsor Mary Haug
OHS Forensics Coach Cathy Marten
OHS Scholars’ Bowl Coach Blake Behrens
OHS KAYS Sponsor Marcia Labbe
OGS Head FB Coach Luke Baxter
OGS Asst. FB Coach Blake Behrens
OGS Head VB Coach Anne Suther
OGS Head Girls BB Coach Anne Suther
OGS Asst. Girls BB Coach Ann Kocher
OGS Head TR Coach Anne Suther
OGS Asst. TR Coach Angela Wilhelm
OGS Athletic Director Anne Suther
9. Personnel; Classified Employment-At-Will 2014-2015
Kufahl moved to approve the 2014-2015 classified staff as presented by administration. Zidek seconded. Motion carried 6-0-1(Hermreck Abstained).
Marsha Bergman USD Paraeducator, Library
Donna Chamley USD Custodian
Janie Cottrell USD Paraeducator
Roy Duer USD Bus Driver
Gayla Figge OHS 10.5 Office Manager
Dianna Helget USD Cook / Custodian
Ann Hermreck USD Payroll Secretary / Board Treasurer
Harold Jeanneret USD .5 Bus Driver (PM Route)
H. D. Jeanneret USD .5 Bus Driver (AM Route)
Tonya Kelly USD Custodian / KIDS Paraeducator
Dale Kolterman USD Bus Driver
Glenda Lasswell OGS Paraeducator
Max Loughmiller USD Bus Driver
Shari Marten USD Cook
Haley McVey OGS Paraeducator
Jeff Miller USD Bus Driver
Sally Miller USD Head Cook (8.0 hours)
Carol Minihan OGS 10.5 Office Manager
Don Most USD Bus Driver
Becky Nider OGS Paraeducator
Donald Pinick USD Custodian
Darrin Reith USD Technology Coordinator
Greg Schmelzle USD Maintenance Worker
Janell Schmidt USD Board Clerk / Business Manager
Leanna Walters OGS Paraeducator, Title I Program
Danny Wrosch USD Bus Driver
10. Student Handbook Adoptions 2014-2015
Linda Roggenkamp reviewed the OGS student handbook changes. The OHS handbook will have a change in cell phone usage only. Kufahl moved to approve the 2014-2015 OGS and OHS Student Handbooks as presented by administration. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Capital Outlay Levy
The 2014 Legislature passed legislation authorizing changes to the Capital Outlay fund allowing a continuous and permanent annual levy not to exceed eight mills and expanding the list of allowed expenditures. Niehues moved to adopt a resolution to levy tax for the capital outlay fund per K.S.A. 72-8801. Hermreck seconded. Motion carried 6-1(Zidek).
12. Gift Donation; Memorials
Kufahl moved to accept the donation of J Flowers’ memorials for OHS Athletics to be deposited into the Gifts and Grants Fund and to thank the family for their donation. Bean-Smith seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
13. Gift Donation; HS Football Equipment
Item Tabled (per request of Craig Boswell & the Onaga Football Alumni Organization).
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Handley adjourned the meeting at 9:35PM.
Board President
Date Approved Clerk of the Board
June 9, 2014 Page 3 Board of Education Minutes