UNOFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 12th, 2016 REGULAR MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Randy Kufahl, Board President, called the December 12th regular meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the school library.
ROLL CALL:
Board Members Present:
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Randy Kufahl
Jeff Koelzer
Tasha Lara
Scott Brunkow
Marcus Weiser
Nueva Bean-Smith
Mark Kopp
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Others Present: Superintendent Adam McDaniel, Clerk Brooke Callaway,
Staff: Jeff Koch, Patrons: Jake Linck and Dustin Krohn
II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Bean-Smith motioned to approve the regular agenda as presented as well as three additions. NBIIA. Student Matter, Executive Session; NBIIB. Negotiations, Executive Session; NBVI. Supplemental Resignation. Lara seconded. Motion carried 7-0
III. BUILDING TOUR
IV. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE BILLS AND TREASURER’S REPORT
Kopp motioned to approve the bills and treasurer’s report as presented. Weiser seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
V. PATRON INPUT
Linck discussed a student/teacher matter. The board responded back that since Superintendent McDaniel has not had a chance to look into it, that he would look into it tomorrow morning.
Krohn inquired about holding Middle School sports practices during the last hour of the school day.
VI. STAFF INPUT
N/A
VII. BOARD REPORTS
1. SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL REPORT; ADAM MCDANIEL
A. Legislative Update: McDaniel has been in contact with two of the elected chief legislators about school finance. They are very intelligent and have provided McDaniel with a lot of useful information.
B. Budget Update: McDaniel went over current budget status and stated that we are ahead of where we were last year financially. He also noted to the board that he has not had to deny a P.O. all year long that has been shown to be a need.
C. Elementary Happenings: Donuts for Dads, sponsored by PATHS, had a great turnout of approximately 40 elementary student parents and around 3 middle school parents.
D. Middle School Happenings: Middle School basketball is a little rocky at times, but otherwise is going well. Wrestling has finished up for the year.
E. High School Happenings: STUCCO- last day before break 10 AM-1 PM we will have All School Christmas activities for all students from Elementary to High School. The wrestling room needs tiles replaced. Schmelzle was going to look into a steel garage door to place in the south gym for equipment storage. Schmelzle is also working on installing a bathroom in the wrestling area downstairs. The plumbing is there, we need to purchase fixtures and sheet rock the area. This area is used 5-7 times a year as a locker room, on top of daily use during season.
F. Senior Citizen Dinner Update: McDaniel reported that we had 176 attendees for the Senior Citizen Dinner. There was a lot of good discussion about the happenings in the district between guests, staff and students.
G. Staff Christmas Party Update: McDaniel reports that we had great attendance with 92 attendees for the Staff Christmas Party. PATHS sponsored the meal.
2. ELEMENTARY REPORT; ANGIE SAUVAGE
Sauvage discussed plans that she is incorporating in the school and how it will affect the staff and students in the building. The first thing that she focuses on when she gets to work is Crisis Management, then meets one on one with student/staff (mainly OGS students). A Work Habits group (study group) is being formed to help students with items that they struggle with or are not receiving help with at home. Sauvage holds teacher meetings to go over positive enforcements, monitoring and improving attendance. As you walk through the building you will see a BUFFS banner and posters throughout the area. B- Be Respectful, U- Use Time Wisely, F(F)- Follow Directions, S- Safety First
The elementary building now also has a seclusion room. This room is specifically for students who are violent/throwing tantrums in class and need to de-escalate their behavior. There are two staff members on hand to monitor the student to make sure they are not harming themselves or others. This room seems to be beneficial for some students, but not all.
Frankie Huerter also came in and discussed the happenings in KRR’s (Kansas Reading Roadmap) After School Program and LIFE Program. She reported that they have 52 students in the program. They are split into 4 different groups and are following MTSS guidelines as well. KU Data shoes that Onaga’s After School Program is in the top 15 of the 53 schools. McDaniel interjected that there will be an MTSS program offered for Preschool students, through KRR grant money.
3. TECHNOLOGY UPDATE; DARRIN REITH
Reith attended an E-Rate training in Topeka and an Educational Technology Showcase in Salina. The Salina event was held by KCAV, who we have purchased SMART boards from in the past. The district has purchased a SMARK 65” Interactive Display and mobile cart for all classrooms. Reith has also been working through each student laptop, correcting some settings that will allow them to be managed better by our servers.
The board asked if the seniors were going to be allowed to purchase the laptops at the end of the year for 80% of the final cost, approximately $600. Reith and McDaniel with work on a proposal for this.
4. MAINTENANCE UPDATE; GREG SCHMELZLE
McDaniel reported that the Vo Ag Shop Furnace has been worked on. The motor for the OGS boiler room needs work done to it. This is an original to the system from the 90’s. It will cost approximately $1,600 to replace. The OGS boiler has two boilers that undergo three stages. The second boiler’s third stage was never repaired. Schmelzle is checking in to see what it would take to fix it.
The boiler at the north end had a leak. The pipe and valve were replaced. It was approximately $600-$700 to repair. OGS Motor went out. It has since been oiled and is back up and running. The motor might not need replaced.
VIII. NEW STAFF INTRODUCTION
Jeff Koch has been teaching for 19 years. He has been in Sedgwick, Seneca and now Onaga. Koch attended Kansas State University and has a Master’s Degree in Administration, on top of his teaching degree. He moved back to help out on the family farm.
IX. ACTION ON OLD BUSINESS
No action taken.
X. ACTION ON NEW BUSINESS
1. APPROVE MINUTES
Lara motioned to approve the minutes of the November 14th Regular meeting. Koelzer seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
2. PERSONNEL AND STUDENT MATTER: EXECUTIVE SESSION
Koelzer motioned to approve the board to move into Executive session at 6:25 PM for 25 minutes. Lara seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
The board remained in Executive session at 6:50 PM for 10 minutes.
The board remained in Executive session at 7:00 PM for 5 minutes.
The board remained in Executive session at 7:05 PM for 2 minutes.
The board ended Executive session at 7:07 PM.
a. STUDENT MATTER: EXECUTIVE SESSION
Weiser motioned to approve the board to move into Executive session at 7:10 PM for 15 minutes. Lara seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
The board ended Executive session at 7:25 PM.
b. NEGOTITATIONS; EXECUTIVE SESSION
Kopp motioned to approve the board to move into Executive session at 7:26 PM for 5 minutes.
The board ended Executive session at 7:31 PM.
No action was taken.
3. APPROVAL OF SPANISH TRIP
Kufahl motioned to approve the 2018 Spanish Trip with the option of the additional two days, if the group feels that funds are available. The district-only cost would be getting the students to and from the airport. Lara seconded. Motion carried 5-1 (Koelzer)-1 (Brunkow).
4. FUNDRAISER EXEMPTION
Kopp motioned to approve the fundraiser exemption for STUCCO to sell Candy Canes on December 14th and 15th. Lara seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
5. APPROVAL OF MAINTENANCE PLAN
Weiser motioned to approve the Maintenance Plan pending availability of funds. Bean-Smith seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
6. SUPPLEMENTAL RESIGNATION
Koelzer motioned to approve the resignation of Brett LaMar as High School Assistant Wrestling coach, effective December 17th. LaMar would like to come back next year. The district is looking to temporarily fill the position. Brunkow seconded. Motion carried 7-0.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business, President Kufahl adjourned the meeting at 8:52 PM.
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